Computer Stores in Ottawa

Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one.
I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.

Any help would be appreciated.

Ken Blake MVP · External Since: Feb 19, 2004 Posts: 7325

On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
<Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one. \

Sorry, no, I can't help with that.

> I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.

Note that what you say is correct is you XP CD is a *retail* version,
but not if it's an OEM version. An OEM version's license ties it
permanently to the first computer it's installed on, and it may never
be moved to another.

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Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

It is a retail version. Thanks.

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
> <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one. \
>
>
> Sorry, no, I can't help with that.
>
>
> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>
>
> Note that what you say is correct is you XP CD is a *retail* version,
> but not if it's an OEM version. An OEM version's license ties it
> permanently to the first computer it's installed on, and it may never
> be moved to another.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>

Ken Blake MVP · External Since: Feb 19, 2004 Posts: 7325

On Sat, 2 May 2009 11:37:02 -0700, Jo987
<Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> It is a retail version. Thanks.

Good, glad to hear that.

> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
> > <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> > > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one. \
> >
> >
> > Sorry, no, I can't help with that.
> >
> >
> > > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> > > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
> >
> >
> > Note that what you say is correct is you XP CD is a *retail* version,
> > but not if it's an OEM version. An OEM version's license ties it
> > permanently to the first computer it's installed on, and it may never
> > be moved to another.
> >
> > --
> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> > Please Reply to the Newsgroup
> >

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Danny Krychek · External Since: Jan 26, 2009 Posts: 8

Jo987 <Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>
>It is a retail version. Thanks.

Even if it was an OEM (System Builder) version, it could have been
moved without incident if it hadn't been activated within the previous
120 days.

"Legally"?... not according to the EULA. However...

>
>"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
>> <Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
>> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one. \
>>
>>
>> Sorry, no, I can't help with that.
>>
>>
>> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
>> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>>
>>
>> Note that what you say is correct is you XP CD is a *retail* version,
>> but not if it's an OEM version. An OEM version's license ties it
>> permanently to the first computer it's installed on, and it may never
>> be moved to another.
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>>

Ken Blake MVP · External Since: Feb 19, 2004 Posts: 7325

On Sat, 02 May 2009 14:53:29 -0500, Danny Krychek
<krychekd.DeleteThis@crstordan.invalid> wrote:

> Jo987 <Jo987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >It is a retail version. Thanks.
>
> Even if it was an OEM (System Builder) version, it could have been
> moved without incident if it hadn't been activated within the previous
> 120 days.

I didn't say "can not," I said "may not." Doing what you suggest is a
violation of the license agreement.

> "Legally"?... not according to the EULA. However...

Yes, there are many illegal things that are possible to do and
sometimes get away with them. Recommending them to others, especially
when you do it publicly, as you just did here, is not a wise thing to
do.

> >"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
> >> <Jo987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> >> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one. \
> >>
> >>
> >> Sorry, no, I can't help with that.
> >>
> >>
> >> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> >> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
> >>
> >>
> >> Note that what you say is correct is you XP CD is a *retail* version,
> >> but not if it's an OEM version. An OEM version's license ties it
> >> permanently to the first computer it's installed on, and it may never
> >> be moved to another.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> >> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
> >>

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Danny Krychek · External Since: Jan 26, 2009 Posts: 8

"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake.RemoveThis@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote:

>On Sat, 02 May 2009 14:53:29 -0500, Danny Krychek
><krychekd.RemoveThis@crstordan.invalid> wrote:
>
>> Jo987 <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >It is a retail version. Thanks.
>>
>> Even if it was an OEM (System Builder) version, it could have been
>> moved without incident if it hadn't been activated within the previous
>> 120 days.
>
>I didn't say "can not," I said "may not." Doing what you suggest is a
>violation of the license agreement.
>
>> "Legally"?... not according to the EULA. However...
>
>Yes, there are many illegal things that are possible to do and
>sometimes get away with them. Recommending them to others, especially
>when you do it publicly, as you just did here, is not a wise thing to
>do.

Should I run out and stock up on basic necessities and head for the
Montana wilderness to hide from the Feds???

Puhleez.

helmsman · External Since: Feb 21, 2009 Posts: 4

On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
<Jo987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
>have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one.
>I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
>one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>
>Any help would be appreciated.

Try PC CYBER CANADA according to Google Earth.
And many more, reliable ?
Have a good day.

Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

Thanks. Still looking.

"helmsman@wowway.com" wrote:

> On Sat, 2 May 2009 10:04:02 -0700, Jo987
> <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> >have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one.
> >I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> >one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
> >
> >Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Try PC CYBER CANADA according to Google Earth.
> And many more, reliable ?
> Have a good day.
>

Peter Foldes · External Since: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1178

In Ottawa for purchasing or for building one

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"Jo987" <Jo987.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one.
> I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>

Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

Purchasing one. Future Shop has some but they all have Vista in them, which I
do not want.

"Peter Foldes" wrote:

> In Ottawa for purchasing or for building one
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> "Jo987" <Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right now, I
> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new one.
> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only used on
> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
>
>

Mike Hall - MVP · External Since: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 34

"Jo987" <Jo987.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Purchasing one. Future Shop has some but they all have Vista in them,
> which I
> do not want.
>
>
> "Peter Foldes" wrote:
>
>> In Ottawa for purchasing or for building one
>>
>> --
>> Peter
>>
>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>>
>> "Jo987" <Jo987.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
>> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right
>> > now, I
>> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new
>> > one.
>> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only
>> > used on
>> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>> >
>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>> >
>>
>>

Unless you go through OEM business channels or go to a small store where
they build to order with your OS of choice, you will find little else..

--

Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

Okay, thanks for the help.

"Mike Hall - MVP" wrote:

> "Jo987" <Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4AFA7E28-9D4F-44D1-98AE-C817B8CF8B12@microsoft.com...
> > Purchasing one. Future Shop has some but they all have Vista in them,
> > which I
> > do not want.
> >
> >
> > "Peter Foldes" wrote:
> >
> >> In Ottawa for purchasing or for building one
> >>
> >> --
> >> Peter
> >>
> >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
> >>
> >> "Jo987" <Jo987 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
> >> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada? Right
> >> > now, I
> >> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a new
> >> > one.
> >> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only
> >> > used on
> >> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
> >> >
> >> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>
> Unless you go through OEM business channels or go to a small store where
> they build to order with your OS of choice, you will find little else..
>
>
> --
>
> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>
>

DL · External Since: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 46

Currrently Vista is the default o/s, soon to be replaced by Win7, so unless
you have some overwhelming reason to remain with WinXP seems kinda a
backward step. I guess it wont be long before new apps become compatible ony
with Vista on.
In any case you will only be saving pennies by buying a PC without an o/s.
Maybe bettter to find a PC suitable for your usage, then check whether the
manufacturer supplies winxp drivers for their hw

"Jo987" <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Okay, thanks for the help.
>
>
> "Mike Hall - MVP" wrote:
>
>> "Jo987" <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4AFA7E28-9D4F-44D1-98AE-C817B8CF8B12@microsoft.com...
>> > Purchasing one. Future Shop has some but they all have Vista in them,
>> > which I
>> > do not want.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Peter Foldes" wrote:
>> >
>> >> In Ottawa for purchasing or for building one
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Peter
>> >>
>> >> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>> >> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>> >>
>> >> "Jo987" <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada?
>> >> > Right
>> >> > now, I
>> >> > have Windows XP, but this computer is old and planning on getting a
>> >> > new
>> >> > one.
>> >> > I have my own XP disc and am allowed to use it as long as it is only
>> >> > used on
>> >> > one computer (which will be the new one) according to Microsoft.
>> >> >
>> >> > Any help would be appreciated.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>> Unless you go through OEM business channels or go to a small store where
>> they build to order with your OS of choice, you will find little else..
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>>
>>

Don Phillipson · External Since: May 03, 2009 Posts: 1

"Jo987" <Jo987 DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada?

I like best Bloom Microtech at the corner of Canotek and
Shefford (northeast suburbs) --- www.bmtnet.com/

--
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Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Mike Hall - MVP · External Since: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 34

"Don Phillipson" <ey925.DeleteThis@ncfSPAMBLOCK.ca> wrote in message
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> "Jo987" <Jo987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
>
>> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada?
>
> I like best Bloom Microtech at the corner of Canotek and
> Shefford (northeast suburbs) --- www.bmtnet.com/
>
> --
> Don Phillipson
> Carlsbad Springs
> (Ottawa, Canada)
>

They can be a bit pricey.. try Orleans Computers..

http://www.orleanscomputers.com/shop/Default.asp

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Jo987 · External Since: Apr 14, 2009 Posts: 9

Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.

"Mike Hall - MVP" wrote:

> "Don Phillipson" <ey925.DeleteThis@ncfSPAMBLOCK.ca> wrote in message
> news:ukf5qSFzJHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > "Jo987" <Jo987.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
> >
> >> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada?
> >
> > I like best Bloom Microtech at the corner of Canotek and
> > Shefford (northeast suburbs) --- www.bmtnet.com/
> >
> > --
> > Don Phillipson
> > Carlsbad Springs
> > (Ottawa, Canada)
> >
>
>
> They can be a bit pricey.. try Orleans Computers..
>
> http://www.orleanscomputers.com/shop/Default.asp
>
>
> --
>
> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>
>

Mike Hall - MVP · External Since: Jul 07, 2007 Posts: 34

"Jo987" <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.
>
>
> "Mike Hall - MVP" wrote:
>
>> "Don Phillipson" <ey925.RemoveThis@ncfSPAMBLOCK.ca> wrote in message
>> news:ukf5qSFzJHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> > "Jo987" <Jo987.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:DC9CD064-964F-497D-B2D2-FECB229BCE2E@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> >> Does anyone know of a reliable computer store in Ottawa, Canada?
>> >
>> > I like best Bloom Microtech at the corner of Canotek and
>> > Shefford (northeast suburbs) --- www.bmtnet.com/
>> >
>> > --
>> > Don Phillipson
>> > Carlsbad Springs
>> > (Ottawa, Canada)
>> >
>>
>>
>> They can be a bit pricey.. try Orleans Computers..
>>
>> http://www.orleanscomputers.com/shop/Default.asp
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>>
>>

The owner of Orleans Computers is a very amenable guy, and he has a good
selection of stuff on display. He has a better attitude than many in the
industry..

--

Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/