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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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Just do what's right. Go ahead and report this, and do what MS suggested. I had purchased an OEM version of Windows, which works fine, got authenticated, then contact the people you sold the computers to explaining what happened. By doing nothing, you are more likely to get into more trouble. BTW, I purchased some counterfeit software as well from EBay, which caused me a personal loss, the seller was banned, the money lost.