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Office Ultimate 2007

To find out if your Microsoft products are genuine, compare the anti-piracy features on your media and packaging to the features described below. (These features may vary by product edition and by purchase method).

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Office Ultimate 2007
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Certificate of Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity
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To confirm that you have genuine Microsoft retail software, look for the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) affixed to the top of the retail packaging. A COA should always accompany the product with which it is associated. COAs cannot be purchased separately.

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Proof of License Label
Proof of License Label
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The proof of license label is the orange label, accompanying the installation media, that contains a 25-character product key. The words "Proof of License" appear on the label. The proof of license label cannot be purchased separately.

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Inner Mirror Band Hologram
Inner Mirror Band Hologram

This detailed 360 degree hologram, located on the inner mirror band of the back (data side) of the DVD, contains the words "Microsoft" and "SECURE" and changes color as the DVD is tilted. Each half of the hologram mirrors the other. The hologram is not a sticker, but is embedded in the center ring of the DVD.

Wavy Edge Perimeter Hologram DVD
Wavy Edge Perimeter Hologram DVD
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All Microsoft Office 2007 products come on a holographic disc, commonly referred to as an edge-to-edge hologram DVD.

Please note that the copper holographic DVDs introduced in early 2007 may not be included with all Microsoft Office software available in your area. If your DVD is different from the one shown, refer to the Previous Versions page for details. Some products in this group may have different text on the DVD.

Shown below are specific features of edge-to-edge hologram DVDs.

Wavy Edge
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Wavy Edge: Look for the area at the edge of the disc, where the copper color has a wavy effect.

Stereogram
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Dynamic Stereogram: Each DVD has two different stereograms, located on opposite sides of the surface. One is a high resolution three-dimensional hologram of the logo that changes to the text "Office" as the DVD is tilted. Within the border surrounding this stereogram, the word "Microsoft" repeats. The other is a high resolution three-dimensional hologram of a disc that appears to spin when the DVD is tilted. As the DVD is tilted, the text "2007" appears at the bottom and the text "Office" appears on the left edge. The word "Microsoft" repeats in the background.

Security Patch
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Security Patch: Each DVD has two security patches, located on opposite sides of the surface. Within each, the word "Microsoft" changes to "GENUINE" as the DVD is tilted. The word "GENUINE" appears to cascade in from the top of the security patch. To the right of the text is the image of a globe with North America and the Atlantic Ocean visible. Three stripes run across the background of the security patch. Each stripe comprises the binary numbers 1 and 0, repeated.

Perimeter Hologram
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Perimeter Hologram: The perimeter hologram shows vibrant color as the DVD is tilted. Note: The copper holographic material is embedded within the DVD. It is not a sticker. The face of the DVD is surrounded by a wavy edge.

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