Activation
Notifications
Validation
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Notifications appear to remind you if Windows® and/or Office® are not yet activated or may not be genuine. These notifications may appear when you first login to Windows or when you first start Office, and in the lower part of your desktop above the system tray. For specific information about notifications related to activation, visit the specific product’s page by clicking on the Products tab in the navigation and making your selection.
