It is important to make sure that your computer is disposed of safely so your data is not compromised.
• Safely decommissioning PCs and servers.
• Using stringent data wiping standards to effectively erase your data.
• Refurbishing the PC’s or servers and installing genuine Microsoft software.
• Providing a variety of asset disposal and asset management services.
• Complying with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Are you looking for a PC for your home or business? In these difficult economic times, purchasing a pre-owned PC that has been refurbished can be a great cost-effective alternative to acquiring new PC. There are many businesses selling PCs, so make sure that you are an informed shopper. There are more differences between refurbished PCs than just the type of PC or other options that may come with it—you should also know what was done to get the PC ready for you. An easy way determine whom you should buy a refurbished PC from is to ask them if they are a Microsoft® Authorized Refurbisher (MAR). A refurbished PC sold by a MAR has been cleaned of the prior data, updated as needed with minor repairs or replacement of components, tested, and equipped with genuine Microsoft Windows® XP operating system software on it.
Remember, just because a used computer has a Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (the holographic sticker on the back of the computer) from the previous owner, it doesn’t mean that the system has a legal and genuine operating system. When you purchase a used computer, you must have
a COA and the original equipment maker (Dell, HP, IBM etc.) distribution or system recovery CD for the operating system or a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher CD. If you don’t – you are out of compliance with the Microsoft licensing agreement and you may have a pirated copy of the operating system.
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