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by finster77

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We have pc's that have software installed on them in which the company owns the license. The company disposes of the pc. What are the companies legal obligations regarding the software?

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by thechas

The best answer, is to read the End User License Agreement that came with the PC / Software.

For Windows, assuming you have an OEM or Corporate version installed, "technically" you are required to remove the software. OEM and corporate versions of Windows are NOT transferable to a new PC, or a new owner of the PC.

From a safety and security standpoint, it is recommended practice to totally wipe the hard drive. There are a number of utility programs that you can use to completely erase the drive and write a pattern of 1's and 0's to DOD standards.

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by zlitocook

The chas is right! If you do not want your old computers to come back and haunt you, use a DOD eraser program. There are a few free on the web, the company that I am contracted with has an open licence for Windows 98 but there is no clear definition from MS about using out side of the company. So I am going to load Linux and star office on them and give out documentation with each computer on how to use it. And how to use MS software on thier computers. At least it will not break any laws and it will let alot of people learn some thing other then MS:)

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