News Selling OEM Windows copies – you can do it in Europe By - May 8, 2002 12 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinReddItEmail theregister.co.uk talked to a barrister (that’s Brit for lawyer) who says that regardless of MS’s posturing, in Europe they have no control over the resale of OEM copies of Windows. Do what you like, says the counselor, but do it at your own risk.