Questions and answers about the End User License Agreement

How is computer software protected by law?

What is the significance of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for Microsoft products?

What does the End-User License Agreement (EULA) say?

What if my product doesn't have an End User License Agreement (EULA)?

My Microsoft product came with a Certificate of Authenticity. Is that my EULA?

What is the minimum amount of documentation I should keep to prove my software products are legally licensed?

What is a Microsoft License Pak?

What kind of licenses come with Microsoft server products?

In what ways can I use the software over a network?

Can I make a second copy of my Windows operating system software for my portable computer?

When I upgrade a Microsoft product, do my license rights for that product change?

Can I sell or give away old versions of my products when I acquire an upgrade?

What if I've upgraded from an earlier version of Windows? Do I still need to keep my earlier copy of Windows as part of my legally acquired product?

What if I don't upgrade my product but acquire a completely new version? Do I still have to keep my old version of that product?

What is software piracy? Why should I be concerned about it?

Are there different types of software piracy? Is one type of piracy less damaging than any other?

How can I be certain I have legitimate Microsoft products if they came preinstalled on my computer's hard disk?

How can I identify illegal Microsoft software?

What should I do if I suspect I have unknowingly purchased illegal Microsoft software products?

How can I share applications using Microsoft NetMeeting?

Do I have rights to use other copyrighted material?

What uses of photos, clip art, and font images are prohibited?

What about using tools and utilities included with the software?

Do Microsoft products give me the ability to access the Internet?