possible piracy

[Guest]

The charge was $75.....invoice stated uninstall & reinstall system. He also
had me purchase McAfee Security for $70. I found out this was for him to
protect my pc when he went online to download the updates. He installed the
PRO version instead of the Home version. It was an OEM copy. He never
mentioned "upgrading". He had someone who didn't know much about computers &
thought he could make a quick buck!

 

[---Fitz---]

Nice going!

UPDATE - The repairman paid another 1/3 for the small claims case I won.
The
Deputy had to go to his residence & request it this time (he waited while
the
guy went to his ATM...God bless him!) His shop is closed, but he is
working
out of his home.

 

[Guest]

I received a check from the courts for the full amount I sued for!!! Justice
does prevail.
Now......do I buy a new computer or spend $350 to make my 5 yr. old one
legal...lol

 

[Leythos]

I received a check from the courts for the full amount I sued for!!! Justice
does prevail.
Now......do I buy a new computer or spend $350 to make my 5 yr. old one
legal...lol

Congrats! You stand as a shining example of how one person can take
pirates to task and get their money.

 

[---Fitz---]

Way to go! Justice may be slow at times but it is so sweet when it arrives.
With regards to a new computer, I would go with a new one rather than trying
to upgrade a 5 year old computer. That's ancient in computer age. For just
a little more you can get a brand new Dell or similar name brand for about
$500.

 

[Guest]

Thanks.........I do feel a little proud

Congrats! You stand as a shining example of how one person can take
pirates to task and get their money.

 

[Guest]

Actually, I don't think 6 months is all that long. That also includes his
hiring an attorney to try to have the judgement thrown out.
Your right on the new pc......I've been shopping online today!

 

[Homer Simpson]

I do computer repair out of my home. If someone wants a software
upgrade, they have to bring me the software. I will not provide it. If
they insist, then I go out and buy a retail box version of the
software, and then give them that.

I refuse to install OS software from CD-R's and handwritten keys...

I dont have very many customers, but the ones I do work with have NO
problems with this policy!

 

[Guest]

This repairman now works from his home. His store is closed.
He never mentioned "upgrade" & he put the PRO version on my pc (which can
not be purchased at any store...at least around here).
I went to him because my pc crashed (I had been hacked into). He made an
offer to "change my pc from ME to XP". The receipt states "uninstall &
reinstall system". I didn't realize anything was wrong for almost a week,
when I went to Microsoft for free support & found I had none. That didn't
make sense, since I had a new system.
The repairman tried to give me the Home Version, after confronting him.
That's when I went to small claims.
Stay honest.......you don't want to run into someone like me. I
investigated, researched, & got a lot of support from others in this forum &
made him pay. I feel a bit like a pro on piracy now....lol