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.

Validation is an online process that allows you to verify that your copy of Windows^® or Office^® is genuine. Microsoft^® will ask you to validate when requesting a genuine Windows or Office download from the Microsoft Download Center or Windows Update. Learn more about validation.