Drive encryption on Windows 7 Pro

tronator

Geodark wrote: »

although COA's may work they are not legally transferable.

Carrot007 wrote: »

it's just it cannot be legitimately used on another machine so you would be buying something pointless.

It's amazing that this myth is still alive. Just google "used soft case".

genny

It needs to be fully auditable and purchased from a reputable, traceable source, we wouldn't use e-bay for software.

Machine is a custom built, with what then was available were high-end components, looks like trying to fit a TPM to the motherboard has it's issues (although it has the connector, only a few suppliers stock them and reviews claim many just don't function).

Chino

tronator wrote: »

It's amazing that this myth is still alive. Just google "used soft case".

I did and came across this summary of the case:

http://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/the-end-of-the-usedsoft-case-and-its-implications-for-used-software-licences/

which says this:
"The dispute has now ended in an unspectacular way. Apparently, UsedSoft gave up the fight, withdrew the original appeal against the ruling of the Regional Court of Munich, and signed an undertaking to cease and desist."

and this:
"However, many questions still remain unanswered: How and to what extent can licence agreements be transferred to the next purchaser? How exactly can one prove that the initial purchaser deleted all program copies?"

So what you refer to as "myth" still seems to be fact.

EveryWhere

genny wrote: »

It needs to be fully auditable and purchased from a reputable, traceable source, we wouldn't use e-bay for software.

Machine is a custom built, with what then was available were high-end components, looks like trying to fit a TPM to the motherboard has it's issues (although it has the connector, only a few suppliers stock them and reviews claim many just don't function).

Again;

Enquire with vendor to ensure they provide traceability for when it comes to audits.

We are a UK registered business based in the South West of England. We understand our customers needs and share in their concerns when it comes to purchasing software online. We only stock genuine UK retail software that can be registered and used legally by businesses and individuals based within the UK and Europe. We do NOT distribute educational, OEM, time limited or NFR software. We do NOT distribute copies or fakes of any kind

Trading on eBay doesn't preclude you from having a fully registered UK company and traceable products. In addition, you may not need to make the purchase via eBay.
So enquire with the vendor to see if he can meet your criteria. Don't box yourself in.

Microsoft no longer supply the product, so you have to find someone who does. Second hand is ok, as long as it fits with the required criteria, which can include the original purchase invoice.
In fact if I sold you my retail package with original receipt and a receipt of my selling it on to you, that too would be perfectly acceptable.
The traceability is in the original purchase receipt and the receipt from the first user to you.

that

Genny, your IT department may upgrade you for free?

If not, let us just say that a colleague had backed up your PC, wiped your drive, and when you switched on your laptop, you not knowing this think it has a fault, and you cant find the installation CD? You call the support desk. Would the support person they send be someone with his own software, and install a corporate licensed version of windows for you?

genny

that wrote: »

Genny, your IT department may upgrade you for free?

If not, let us just say that a colleague had backed up your PC, wiped your drive, and when you switched on your laptop, you not knowing this think it has a fault, and you cant find the installation CD? You call the support desk. Would the support person they send be someone with his own software, and install a corporate licensed version of windows for you?

Sadly not a corporate just a small private company. We are probably going to go with Becrypt as it has the government assurances that we need for traceability for this one PC.

Thanks all for your help!