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Definition of Terms for Microsoft

Software

Owners

This document defines terms that apply to your rights and responsibilities

regarding your Microsoft

operating system software. This document helps

you locate the appropriate information that you require when you call

customer service for support.

COA

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a multi-colored label that gives

you the right to use the product it represents. All Dell™ systems that ship

with pre-installed Microsoft operating systems have a COA label attached.

The COA also has the Product ID (PID) that may be required to install or

reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For more information about the COA, refer to the Dell knowledge base

article 161942 on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

PID

The PID is typically a 25 character ID that must be entered for you to

reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: If you are using the Dell Recovery Media that was shipped along with

your system, you do not require the PID to install or reinstall the OS.

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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COA.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 2:05 PM Definition of Terms for Microsoft® Software Owners This document defines terms that apply to your rights and responsibilities regarding your Microsoft operating system software. This document helps you locate the appropriate information that you require when you call customer service for support. COA The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a multi-colored label that gives you the right to use the product it represents.
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COA.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 2:05 PM CAL A Client Access License (CAL) gives you the right to attach a client workstation to a domain controller or application server. Typically, Microsoft operating systems ship with either five or 25 CALs. The license granted by the COA and the license granted by a CAL are different. A COA, which is attached to the system that has the operating system installed, is much like the license plate attached to your vehicle.
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COA.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 2:05 PM EULA The End User License Agreement (EULA) is the license you must accept when you install a Microsoft product. This agreement defines the terms under which you are permitted to use the product. Typically, the EULA gives you the right to use a single instance of the product on a single device. The EULA may also address whether or not you are allowed to migrate the product to a new system and if so, any restrictions that may apply.
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COA.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 2:05 PM ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.