[NAME] Researcher  Windows 8 and 10 now comes with a Genuine Microsoft Label there are NO MORE Certificate of Authenticity (COA) Labels.  OEM System builder DVDs come with a COA. See the following examples of labels to look for. Color-Shifting InkThe color shift on the label is designed to change from one color to another when viewed from different angles,making it easy to determine if it is genuine.Windows 8: magenta to greenWindows 8 Pro: blue to purpleWindows RT: turquoise to purpleGenuine Microsoft LabelsOperating Systems: WIN10, Win 8.1, 2012 R2, 8, 2012, 7, 2008 R2, Vista, 2008, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98, and 95. Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows are supported.Browsers: Runs on Applies to Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and many others. However as you change versions by adding softpacks you should save the previous keys as they are removed and replaced with the PRO and MCE packs. But windows will not clean install with an update pack so you need the original key in order to Install clean then do windows anytime upgrades back to PRO or MCE editions. Retail windows has key on a card. [IMAGE][IMAGE] [IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE]
Hi Gang Thanks for all your replies ...! I forgot to inquire about formatting a 'used' Optiplex 9020 with a brand new system drive, but without an original COA sticker on the outside case? I'll be using a 'Genuine' W10 Pro Dell Disc (Full Install DVD) ... Thanks Again and Happy Holidays! Mike
Formatting a Used 9020 (But Without an Original COA)