Student Version?

[Guest]

Ok, I bought what was advertised as:

"THIS IS A BRAND NEW NEVER REGISTERED Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
GENUINE COPY RECEIVED DIRECTLY FROM MICROSOFT (FULL VERSION, NOT AN UPGRADE).

THIS IS THE SAME FULL VERSION THAT RETAILS FOR $200.00 U.S. IT CONTAINS THE
PRODUCT KEY CODE STRAIGHT FROM MICROSOFT. THIS IS NOT AN ACADEMIC, OEM,
TRIAL, OR OTHERWISE.

Extra security with the ability to encrypt files and folders.
Integration with Windows servers and management solutions.
Administer digital pictures, music, video, DVDs, and more.
Built-in voice, video, and instant messaging support.
The must needed operating system on the market"

The picture in the advertisement was clearly a retail box of Windows XP Home
Edition. What I got in the mail was a copper colored CD of Windows XP
Professional.

Part No. E85-03210

I beleive this is a student copy of XP Pro. It came with a product key
also. I have no idea what the legalities of using this CD are. That is what
I am hoping to find out here. Thank you.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Matt;
The copper color is correct, but you should also have the appropriate
packaging if it is legitimately retail.

Contact Microsoft::
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/Reporting.mspx

It sounds like what you ordered and received are different.
Have details of exactly where purchased and other details.
Microsoft can then assist you in determining legitimacy and a course of
action.