Glossary

 

Did you come across an unfamiliar term while validating your software or while searching for other information? Use the Glossary to find definitions of common terms used on the Genuine Microsoft Software Web site.

Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) Notifications is a program that helps Microsoft^® to fight software piracy and helps to you validate that the copy of Office^® installed on your PC is genuine. By confirming that your copy of Office is genuine, you can take advantage of all the capabilities, support, and continuous improvements that come with using genuine Office. If Office is not genuine, OGA Notifications will provide periodic reminders to help you take the appropriate action. It's part of Microsoft's commitment to fight piracy and to protect customers and partners from counterfeit software. Learn more about OGA Notifications.

An OEM, short for Original Equipment Manufacturer, is a large computer manufacturer.