What process is involved for supplying, refurbishing, and receiving a computer under the Community MAR Americas program?
Individuals and companies work in different ways, but the following steps describe the typical process: • An organization contacts the refurbisher to arrange to dispose of computer equipment. • A Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher collects the equipment from the organization and may provide the organization with an inventory of the equipment collected. • The Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher completes any required refurbishments. Refurbishment might include removal of data, repair of faulty components, and safety testing and installation of new components. • The Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher installs either Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional. Microsoft supplies each Community MAR with master copies of the software for this purpose. • The Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher attaches a special operating systems MAR COA label to the computer. The Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher supplies the refurbished computer to the eligi
