Reap the Benefits of Using Genuine Windows Software

To help you gain the assurance that you're using genuine Windows software, Microsoft asks users to validate their Windows operating system software when requesting a genuine Windows download from the Microsoft Download Centre or Windows Update.

Microsoft is continuing to enhance the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program to help you verify that your PC is running genuine Microsoft® Windows® software. In order to receive all available updates and downloads from Microsoft, you will be required to validate that your PC is running genuine Windows software. If your system fails validation please click here.

Validation is a quick and easy-to-use process that enables you to verify that your copy of Microsoft Windows is genuine. Microsoft values the privacy of our customers and does not collect any personal information during that process that can be used to identify you or contact you.

Benefits of Genuine Software

Make sure you get genuine Windows software with every PC purchase. With genuine Windows software you will get:

• Confidence of a Reliable System
  Your system will deliver the features, options, and performance you need to maximise your productivity and enjoyment

• Peace of Mind
  Know that your software is authentic, properly licensed and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.

• Ongoing improvements
  You will get access to updates, enhancements, and innovations that help you protect and do more with your PC.

How can you Tell if Your Software is Genuine?

To help you verify that you are using genuine Windows, Microsoft offers a quick and easy online process called validation. Validation takes only a few moments, and enables Microsoft to create a match between your PC's hardware profile and your 25-character Product Key (located on the Certificate of Authenticity), which Microsoft stores and checks against future activation and validation attempts. We do this to ensure that your Product Key is not used by another person in a malicious manner, such as activating a counterfeit or non-genuine copy of Windows. Watch the Windows validation online demo. (US Link)

Validate Your Software and Collect Your Rewards!

To say thanks for taking the time to validate your software, we're offering special offers to businesses that verify their Windows products. Think of it as the rewards of being genuine! Download your rewards today.

Make sure you always get genuine Windows software. For more information on the Windows Genuine Advantage program please visit www.microsoft.com/genuine.