Issues with SAP following a Windows reinstallation
Issues with SAP following a Windows reinstallation
There isn’t a straightforward way to strip SAP protection from a laptop. The software is embedded in the system, and removing it typically requires technical expertise or specific tools. Since you’re encountering this issue after rebooting, it might be related to the operating system’s security settings or a hardware restriction. I recommend consulting your IT department or the manufacturer for guidance on accessing or modifying such protections.
You're absolutely right about this. It's the company's device, not yours, so you need their approval before accessing it.
You need to discuss this with the administration. Appreciate the help.
Your administration will be extremely displeased, and someone might lose their position because this has already happened. SAP is a very costly software (MRB, etc.). I would sooner keep lying and damage the laptop if I wanted to retain my job. Any company that funds SAP is likely large. Or the laptops could be stolen.
OP didn't remove SAP, but instead restored it. The IT team will need to reconfigure it again, of course they'll be frustrated—time and resources are costly for the business. They definitely wouldn't want users making changes like this without authorization.
All actions taken here breach company policies that allow purchasing SAP. It also appears to be a stolen device. Similar behavior in any major company would violate usage agreements. I was surprised to learn someone in a corporation didn’t realize this before. However, from the comments, it seems this might be a stolen laptop.
It's accurate, but the outcome isn't guaranteed—it relies on the boss's attitude.