So my ex reported me to Microsoft...

[DocGreen]

Quick background:

I have an ex whom I share a son with... she's a heinous b**** of a welfare mom who gets her kicks by making my life a living hell whenever possible.

She'd come to me because she'd gotten a bunch of viruses on her computer when she was downloading games from PirateBay (big surprise there). I removed the viruses for her and pointed out that her copy of Windows wasn't genuine. She threw a fit about the bill because why in "God's green earth should she ever have to give [ME] money?" (LOL) But in the end, she reluctantly paid.

Fast-forward a couple months to a moment of rare clarity where she was apologizing for things she'd said and done. One of the things she apologized for was reporting me to Microsoft for selling her counterfeit software! (For the record, I did not in any way provide her with any of the counterfeit software she had on her PC)

And then just today I received an email from Microsoft about the alleged counterfeiting. It looks like a (very wordy) warning letter, and I can't find anything about what happens next. Should I be worried?

 

[nlinecomputers]

That's a question you should be asking your lawyer. Seriously hand that over to him/her.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I wouldn't sweat it...they're more interested in focusing their resources on "larger fish".

But be proactive and contact them ....tell them what you did, I'm sure you probably just did a nuke 'n pave and the client failed to activate it so she got the warning. And that this client is you "ex wife" doing stuff in spite.

Being as it's your business and your status with Microsoft (be it registered partner or whatever) is important to you....be proactive, contact them back and clear the issue.

 

[Xander]

If the only complaint against is from an Ex, you're probably just fine. I'd write them back and, as above, explain that she's your Ex and that will probably close the file. I'd thorw in something pro-active like "Should you ever have a claim from someone without a personal vendetta, I will be more than happy to answer any and all questions."

 

[SAG]

/ 'nuff said

 

[frederick]

/ 'nuff said

That picture says it all. I think you'll be fine. Pass the letter on to your lawyer, he might have some advice for you. It's not worth trying to fight if all they did was give you a warning. Keep doing what you are doing, and everything will fine.

 

[tom11011]

Yikes, you are brave for wanting to do any business with an ex.

Regarding MS, I wouldn't be too wordy here at all. But do make a response.

I would deny the claim outright without any details other than it was reported by an angry ex without any merit. Don't give any ammo, let the burden of proof be on MS and your ex.

 

[nlinecomputers]

Have your lawyer look at it. If it is generic form letter warning then I wouldn't even bother replying. If it is more then that you'll need the lawyer to write the letter for you IMO.

 

[hmig89]

Did you put in the notes section of the invoice that windows was not genuine?

 

[MobileTechie]

Surely the onus is on them to prove it. Where is her receipt for the counterfeit software and so on?

Just being reported surely doesn't mean jack? Or am I being naive?

 

[OCWI]

its unfortunate that people would do that. the pirated software thing is witch hunt. Im sure your like us, you run an honest and fair business and use honest and legal means to obtain software. If so, I wouldn't worry about it simply reply to Microsoft saying hey this was ex, when we sell windows we purchase it "insert vendor here" and are careful to not infringe upon any intellectual property or abiding agreements.

 

[tom11011]

Sue her for defamation.

 

[DocGreen]

LOL, thanks for all the insight guys. I'll send MS a polite reply and call it a day.

 

[coffee]

Quick background:

I have an ex whom I share a son with... she's a heinous b**** of a welfare mom who gets her kicks by making my life a living hell whenever possible.

She'd come to me because she'd gotten a bunch of viruses on her computer when she was downloading games from PirateBay (big surprise there). I removed the viruses for her and pointed out that her copy of Windows wasn't genuine. She threw a fit about the bill because why in "God's green earth should she ever have to give [ME] money?" (LOL) But in the end, she reluctantly paid.

Fast-forward a couple months to a moment of rare clarity where she was apologizing for things she'd said and done. One of the things she apologized for was reporting me to Microsoft for selling her counterfeit software! (For the record, I did not in any way provide her with any of the counterfeit software she had on her PC)

And then just today I received an email from Microsoft about the alleged counterfeiting. It looks like a (very wordy) warning letter, and I can't find anything about what happens next. Should I be worried?

Like everyone else, I wouldnt worry about it. But fire them off an email to explain though.

BTW --- I think you should send "MachoMan" after her!

http://mrwgifs.com/macho-man-goes-to-a-bar-like-a-boss-in-despicable-me-2-gif/

Hang in there!

coffee - From the 'other' county.

 

[Rosco]

LOL, thanks for all the insight guys. I'll send MS a polite reply and call it a day.

is the ex the one that is also on here? That stinks... I think microsoft has lot bigger fish to fry.

 

[DocGreen]

is the ex the one that is also on here? That stinks... I think microsoft has lot bigger fish to fry.

Nah... this is an ex from like 7 years ago.

 

[twincountycomputers]

your first mistake was working on something for your ex

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Lotta people saying "first mistake was doing something for the ex"....did you read that they "share custody of their son?" Caring parents often still do something that belongs to "the other house" because their children need to use it while over at the ex's house. You do what's best for the kid, not in some game of spite.

 

[Xander]

^^That^^. Trying to be nice to your Ex is not a mistake. My Ex and I are very civil to each other. It's the mature thing to do and, more importantly, sets a good example for the kids.

 

[tom11011]

Maybe so but he did share with us the following-

"she's a heinous b**** of a welfare mom who gets her kicks by making my life a living hell whenever possible."