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Doesn't matter. Regardless of how the software was installed, the buyer received a paper license. That license could be an individual license -- or a site license -- but in either case, the buyer has it. If he doesn't, he's violating the conditions of the license.

In other words, this has nothing to do with whether the company paid for the software or not but whether they are in technical violation of the license. All of your moral outrate over theft and payment is simply a red herring. You really simply think that Microsoft should have the right to demand that people prove they are innocent or fine them as if they are guilty. That you seem to have no concern that someone may be forced to pay twice for their software doesn't seem to bother you. You should get a job in tax collection. Tax agencies live for this sort of thing.

In other words, this has nothing to do with whether the company paid for the software or not but whether they are in technical violation of the license.

Not a "technical violation". They don't even have the licenses, for chrissakes...