I have been following this thread today and decided to give my 2 cents worth. I think this falls under caveat emptor [buyer beware]. She did not get the original software that came with the machine, and as a former Compaq computer buyer, I do know all this came with the PC along with the Win95 licence and Certificate of Authenticity. However, since she did not get this, the previous owner has technically retained ownership of that license unless there was some other kind of agreement. I would just take some of the money she saved and go buy a Win2K or WinME full version. IMHO, she will be better off than going with Win95.

>Hey gang,
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>Here's my prob. My sister bought a used Compaq 4706 PC with no software or docs. Her hard drive died. I replaced it for her, but had to order and install Compaq QuickRestore kit. I am in the middle of QuickRestore and Windows 95 want Certificate of Authenticity number. What do I do?
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>I tried to call Compaq tech support but they want $39.95 to answer a question. I tried to use the Compaq knowledgebase on their website, but could not find an answer to this one. I sent them an e-mail with this question, but got a reply back that I message went to their webmaster because it crashed. I called the number where I ordered the Restore kit, but they gave me the tech support 800 number.
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>I could put in some replacement Windows 95 number, but that would be illegal. I am stuck in the mud. Thanks for the help.