i am trying to buy a genuine windows xp pro.cd disc,and as there are so many rip off merchants out there,i have to tread wary,i see so many stating they come with COA...what is that please
2007-03-17 22:58:05 · 4 answers · asked by zak r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
certificate of authenticity - it's the hologram that supposedly shows that a piece of software is genuine and legitimate
2007-03-17 23:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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i am trying to buy a genuine windows xp pro.cd disc,and as there are so many rip off merchants out there,i have to tread wary,i see so many stating they come with COA...what is that please
2015-08-18 09:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Marylou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COA = Certificate of Authenticity. To be sure you are not ripped off, purchase your copy from a reputable source such as a computer/electronics store or from sources such as Tiger Direct or New Egg.
2007-03-17 23:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mortis 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the "Certificate of Authenticity" and is a unique number given with a piece of software - I suppose it is to cut down on software piracy as when you register the product, the software company can see if this COA has already been used
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2007-03-17 23:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Joel M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certificate of Authenticity meaning a certificate from microsoft saying its genuine
2007-03-17 23:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by homechestnut 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Pre-release, unofficial. For instance, Microsoft's Windows Vista is still in beta because it is not complete and therefore, not safe for distribution.
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