Buying a new or used PC? Learn what to check for before making a purchase. There are a few quick things you can look for to make sure that you’re getting what you are paying for when shopping for a new or used PC:
Genuine Microsoft Labels A Genuine Microsoft Label (GML) should be found on new devices that:
Have been preinstalled with or licensed for Pro editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11. Have been preinstalled with or licensed for Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 shipping into China (with the exception of Hong Kong and Macau). Are licensed for a Windows Pro product, but have been pre-installed with a Windows 7 Professional downgrade. These devices are licensed for Windows 8 Pro but not pre-installed with Windows 8 Pro. These devices would include a GML.
Software is intellectual property, and licenses provide the right to use the software and define the conditions of use. Only "Qualified Educational Users" are eligible to acquire Microsoft Academic Edition Products, those “Qualified Educational Users" are listed here:
Educational Institutions Administrative Offices & Boards of Education Teachers, Faculty and Staff Students Public Libraries Public Museums Home-School Programs
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