Country of Origin on COA

[Guest]

I purchased a Home Edition full retail version (non-oem) and find the Country of Origin labeled as Ireland on the COA. Is it safe to open? Will it work OK in USA? Or should I return?

 

[Ferris]

only if it has a green label...

 

[Guest]

The COA is not green, it is white with light blue and grey security pattern in the background. The box is green.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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[Guest]

I certainly hope so. I haven't opened it yet because of the COA label saying, Origin: Ireland. For this reason I don't know if it will work in USA

----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: ----

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Microsoft MV
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[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It may be that it was manufactured in Ireland. The only way
to resolve your inquiry is to contact Microsoft directly:
In the U.S call: (425) 635-3311

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

 

[Cerridwen]

It may be that it was manufactured in Ireland. The only way
to resolve your inquiry is to contact Microsoft directly:
In the U.S call: (425) 635-3311

It was - and it's perfectly legal. It's odd that it's on sale in the US
though. Ireland (Dublin to be exact) is the manufacturing headquarters for
Europe.

 

[Guest]

That's a relief, however, the original question is whether it will work OK on a US manufactured computer and/or are there any differences between the US manufactured XP product and the Ireland manufactured produc

----- Cerridwen wrote: ----

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote

It may be that it was manufactured in Ireland. The only wa
to resolve your inquiry is to contact Microsoft directly
In the U.S call: (425) 635-331

It was - and it's perfectly legal. It's odd that it's on sale in the U
though. Ireland (Dublin to be exact) is the manufacturing headquarters fo
Europe

 

[Cerridwen]

That's a relief, however, the original question is whether it will
work OK on a US manufactured computer and/or are there any
differences between the US manufactured XP product and the Ireland
manufactured product

None whatsoever. The language is still English, isn't it?! ;o)