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**domainplus** · 06-28-2009, 12:08 AM

I bought an oem version of microsoft windows on ebay and once installed it did not pass the genuine microsoft test.I paid around 89 $ for this software and was pissed when I found out that it was not genuine.

When the package arrived everything was looking genuine and perfect and I thought well it looks good.

I contacted Microsoft and they said that they could either provide a new copy if I gave them all the info or I need to contact ebay and the seller.

My question is I know the ebay seller personally.I have bought a few of these softwares from him before and installed on new computers that I make.I have sold these computers to other people and I think they may have these counterfeit softwares as well.

Can I know what implications does these have on me legally ? Am I a criminal in this case ?

I have sold about 20 of these computers and I am wondering how can I protect myself from getting into a mess ?

Any help is appreciated.

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domainplus Last Online: Today 03:46 AM iTrader: (21) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 329 DNF$: 713 Location: Melbourne Country:	Selling Counterfeit software on ebay ? I bought an oem version of microsoft windows on ebay and once installed it did not pass the genuine microsoft test.I paid around 89 $ for this software and was pissed when I found out that it was not genuine. When the package arrived everything was looking genuine and perfect and I thought well it looks good. I contacted Microsoft and they said that they could either provide a new copy if I gave them all the info or I need to contact ebay and the seller. My question is I know the ebay seller personally.I have bought a few of these softwares from him before and installed on new computers that I make.I have sold these computers to other people and I think they may have these counterfeit softwares as well. Can I know what implications does these have on me legally ? Am I a criminal in this case ? I have sold about 20 of these computers and I am wondering how can I protect myself from getting into a mess ? Any help is appreciated. __________________ All offers valid for 24 hours.