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What is the ruling on buying and selling a graphics card using a non-genuine Windows copy, and what is the ruling on the money resulting from the sale?

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It is not permissible to use a non-original copy of Windows software. It is obligatory to guarantee the value of the benefits missed by its owners and the damage they incurred. This value should be paid to the owning entity, or given as charity if that is not possible. Some scholars hold the view that it is permissible to copy software for personal use only when there is a need, and the original copy is unavailable or unaffordable, provided that this is not used as a means of earning money. As for buying a card and selling it, there is no harm in that, and the validity of the sale is not affected by the device using a non-original copy.

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