What does a Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher do?
Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers are authorized by Microsoft to install Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems and Microsoft Office 2003 Standard on eligible refurbished computers, provided these computers are supplied to eligible recipients. The new owner of the refurbished computer (the eligible recipient) can then use the operating system and does not need to purchase a new copy. The administrative fee for all software licenses distributed through the Community MAR Americas program is $5 (USD) per license.