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They could've had e.g. "Windows Fresh" campaign/symbol for vendors to use if it was an unmodified Windows. But there's likely no incentive. It cuts into OEM profit, and maybe it would reduce support calls?

Ultimately though, most people don't care. And the ones that do simply reinstall Windows on a new PC, because it's quicker that way.



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