What does Microsoft consider to be the difference between refurbishing and recycling?
• Refurbishing describes the work that is required to make a used, essentially intact PC suitable for a new owner. • Recycling is different from refurbishing and is defined as the process of breaking down a PC and disposing of the separate components. How does licensing work on refurbished PCs? We have published a Licensing Guide for Refurbished PCs that provides more detailed information. If a refurbished PC has a pre-existing COA, is a new license needed? Yes, unless the PC also has its original recovery media or hard disk based recovery image. A new license is required if the PC no longer has its original recovery media or hard disk based recovery image. This is explained fully in the Licensing Guide for Refurbished PCs.
