Get a refund on preinstalled Vista

[superdave1984]

http://gizmodo.com/5027302/how-to-get-refunded-on-prepackaged-vista

Just don't accept the software's end-user license agreement (EULA).

Most of us click that "I agree" box without ever thinking twice. But what if you don't agree with those terms and conditions? It gives you perfect fodder for going back to the computer manufacturer and demanding a refund on the software. After all, the EULA itself says to "contact the manufacturer or installer to determine their return policy for a refund or credit" if you don't agree with its policy.

One guy used this technique to score a fat $200 check from HP

This will only work when you first boot the PC. Considering you can get a new PC at Wal-Mart for about $500, this would cut that nearly in half.

 

[rwemyss]

Considering you can get a new PC at Wal-Mart for about $500, this would cut that nearly in half.

Depending on the policy the mfg has about refusing the EULA.

 

[MG1968]

considering an OEM license for Vista Home Premium cost around $100, I don't see how this would cut the cost of a $500 computer in half.

 

[RockyTopEmpire]

yeah but then you would have vista

 

[Vercingetorix]

This guy didn't get a refund for Vista; he got paid off by HP to shut the F up and quit calling. Considering he worked on this for over two months, he probably earned less than five bucks an hour for his efforts. BRILLIANT!

 

[MG1968]

yeah but then you would have vista

other than DX10, why would you want vista?

 

[Business]

Me and HP are about to have it out if my WLAN goes back out after I get it back from Circuit City.