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Is Obtaining a Windows Refund Still Difficult?

Posted by Cliff on from the sounds-like-it dept.

Bubblehead asks: "A few years ago, everybody was talking about returning their copy of Windows to receive a refund. I plan on buying a Laptop shortly, and most manufacturers still insist on shipping it with some version of Windows. I was wondering what the state of the affairs is - there isn't that much information on the net. The most prominent piece of information is this 2003 Linux Journal Report outlining how the author had to go to small claims court to receive a refund. Any experiences - especially with vendors that do not offer an alternative?"

2 of 548 comments (clear)

  1. Re:No windows by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    The reason: knowingly selling a non-functional product.

    well, you could turn it right around. buy a windows box, connect to the net (default config), wait 1 week. voila - non-functioning product!

    its better being non-functional at delivery. at least then, it won't ever become a spam relay zombie (like most home windows installs do)

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  2. Talk to IBM by hbarrett · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I purchased an IBM R50 back in April of 2004, IBM was willing to reduce the cost of the notebook by $100.00, but they did leave Windows XP home edition installed. Once I obtained the notebook, I removed Windows.

    Anyone want to buy my un-used Windows XP License and key? Oh wait! That's not legal! Monopoly anyone!

    Harry