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Are Dell PCs with same OEM number LEGAL ?

Asked by KG1973 in Microsoft Operating Systems, Windows XP Operating System, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Tags: oem, dell, os

We just received 50 Dell pcs last week. Every PC come with it own OEM sticker.
But when we check every PC, we found each one have same OEM number displayed under the OS properties. We downloaded free software to check the cd key and oem, we also found same result.

When we ask the VENDOR, they sent us an email :
>> EMAIL FROM VENDOR :
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At factory level, when the PCs and notebooks go for bulk production, they all use the same image to clone all the machines.

Therefore you will discover that, for instance, all the PCs will have the same image, i.e the same settings and same Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product key used throughout the systems. But rest assure that all these OS are legally licensed under Microsoft, note the Original XP sticker.

Should you need to reformat the PCs, you can use the product key found on the PCs itself.
>> EMAIL END.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The obvious question is, IS THIS LEGAL ? Is there any risk of accepting these PCs? Can I contact Dell directly for clarification ? The email that I attached is from the vendor Not from Dell.

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Are Dell PCs with same OEM number LEGAL ?

Asked by KG1973 in Microsoft Operating Systems, Windows XP Operating System, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Tags: oem, dell, os

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