Is it illegal for me to sell a copy of Windows marked "Not for Resale" on eBay?

Question

I would think it is...but I'm not 100% sure. Is it?

Answer 1

yep that's why they put that warning on there, they don't want you to sell it and get in trouble.

Answer 2

The question is more if the end user gets a valid license to use Windows. Problem is that for most 'not for resale' copies this means that the license cannot be transfered and the user would not be able to register the copy or receive tech support and/or updates.
Its like having a pirated copy, the physical media and box means nothing, what you pay for is the license.

From the Windows EULA:

10. NOT FOR RESALE SOFTWARE. Software identified as "Not For Resale" or "NFR," may not be sold or otherwise transferred for value, or used for any purpose other than demonstration, test or evaluation.

Beyond that, nothing prevents you from selling the physical item that that is your legal possession, regardless was it printed on the box, but I am not qualified to give legal advice.

Answer 3

Typically unless you're selling it as part of a complete computer system that it came with (in which case you're really selling the computer and the CD just goes along with the package) or it's a system builder kit which has not been opened and is being sold to system builders.

Answer 4

Actually yes, it is. Whatever the price you put on it, it doesn't matter. You can't charge more, you can't charge less, you can't charge the same. It doesn't even matter if it's opened or not. Believe it or not, it's actually illegal to even give it away for free. Now isn't that ridiculous?

Answer 5

Estoy muy apasionada de este mundo y todos mis amigos han confiado en mí a la hora de comprar un ordenador, yo siempre les he comprado de sitios web porque tienen la mejor oferta al mejor precio, pero, el ultimo ordenador que he comprado ha sido uno de juguete para mi hija, y como siempre he acertado, tiene la dimensión perfecta para ella, buenas canciones, aprende con él y imita muy bien un ordenador portátil con su ratón con todo, a ella le ha encantado muchísimo.

Answer 6

If you own it, and it no longer using it on your own system, I would think it would be o.k. (as long as you are not a retailer).

that notice is to warn consumers about retailers (walmart, your local computer shop) that they are defrauding microsoft.

If property is yours, you can sell it (with few exceptions, such as selling stock without using a broker)

Answer 7

Well... "Not for Resale" usually means NOT FOR RESALE!! Hope this answers your question.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Yes. It is a legal disclaimer.

Answer 10

it's 100% law-breaking