Its a Microsoft workaround to the ECJ Oracle decision ( http://www.computerworld.com/article/2505356/it-management/eu-court-rules-resale-of-used-software-licens

Its a Microsoft workaround to the ECJ Oracle decision ( http://www.computerworld.com/article/2505356/it-management/eu-court-rules-resale-of-used-software-licenses-is-legal----even-online.html http://www.computerworld.com/article/2505356/it-management/e... ) This ruling legitimized trading OEM Windows keys. You could go to your recycling center and get $5 fully legit Win 7/8 license. It will take another court case to overrule license tied to particular hardware gimmick.