used computer w/software

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Gloria Koenig

I am planing on purchasing a used computer.
Is it legal to purchase one that has The OS already on it
and Microsoft Office?

If I buy it from Dell, I assume that the OS is new. BUt
if I buy it from someone on eBay, is it used?

I plan on using the computer for business purposes. Small
restaurant with acctg. software, database, Microsfot
office, etc.

How does 2000 compare to XP for these applications?
 
I personally would reformat the disk and reload the OS... any legitimate
purchase should include the "media" required to do this as well as the
"certificate of authenticity". If not - they are not selling you an operating
system, but just hardware with some files on the hard drive that you are
not authorized to use. In addition, there could be some other files that
you really do not want to use! Viruses are only the tip of the iceberg
in this category.
 
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