The Microsoft® Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) licensing program is tailored to the needs of large refurbishers that wish to work with Microsoft to deliver genuine Windows® software licenses on the PCs they refurbish and sell in the commercial market. Large refurbishers must meet eligibility requirements to participate in the program.
The MAR program enables refurbishers to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by supplying refurbished computers preinstalled with genuine Windows operating systems.
Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers Provide Professionally Refurbished PCs and Server Solutions
Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers have years of experience professionally refurbishing computers and servers using data security and environmental and sustainability best practices and compliance methods.
Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers provide a complete PC solution at a great value for businesses or homes. A professionally refurbished PC with Windows 7 and Windows Live helps provide more reliability and responsiveness.
The Microsoft Refurbisher programs have been welcomed by hundreds of refurbishers around the world, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of selling refurbished PCs with genuine Microsoft software. It can make a difference for you too.
Did You Know?
In computer technology, refurbished refers to "old" or used computer equipment that has been restored to like-new working condition and/or appearance or computer devices that have been sent back to the factory to fix a flaw.
The term typically refers to the hardware components of a computer that have been either replaced with similar components or updated with newer technology than the device originally came with.
Microsoft Refurbisher Program® Members Offer Professionally Refurbished PCs
The Microsoft® Refurbished PC program members offer additional value because they preinstall genuine Microsoft software, provide data wiping security services, and use environmentally sustainable best practices when refurbishing computers.
Many refurbished PCs can run the Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 is designed to make a PC simpler and daily tasks easier. With Windows 7 and Windows Live Services, Microsoft Refurbisher program members offer a complete refurbished PC solution at a great value.
The Microsoft Refurbisher programs have been welcomed by hundreds of refurbishers around the world, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of selling refurbished PCs with genuine Microsoft software. It can make a difference for you too.
Microsoft Refurbisher Program Benefits (MAR)
1. Recognition and status as a member of a Microsoft Refurbisher program.
2. Ability to build an enhanced relationship with Microsoft.
3. Genuine Microsoft software licenses for refurbished PCs.
4. Access to proprietary installation tools to simplify the software deployment process.
5. The opportunity to create market differentiation through the sale of a refurbished PC solution with preinstalled Microsoft software.
There are several options for refurbishers to become a member of a Microsoft Refurbisher program. Members of the following programs are able to supply computers with genuine Microsoft software preinstalled to businesses, consumers, and nonprofits.
Microsoft Registered Refurbisher. This program is for small and midsize refurbishers across the globe that wish to supply refurbished PCs preinstalled with genuine Microsoft software to local consumers and businesses, as well as to qualified charities, nonprofits, schools, and government programs.
Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. This program is for large refurbishers that average a minimum volume of 5,000 PCs refurbished monthly. Refurbishers supply refurbished computers and servers preinstalled with genuine Microsoft software to businesses, consumers, and nonprofits.