Windows Genuine Vista - Partner Resources
The resources here will help you understand why getting only genuine Windows Vista is so important to your customers.

View the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) video for a quick overview of the Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1) activation and validation processes.


Downloadable Resources


Download these documents and learn why providing your customer with only genuine Windows Vista is so important.

Partner Resources

PowerPoint Presentation - Learn about WGA and walk through the non-genuine Windows Vista with SP1 user experience.
Flyer - Learn the differences between genuine and non-genuine Windows Vista with SP1.
Quick Reference Guide - Know the top five reasons why your customers should get only genuine Windows Vista, plus answers to frequently asked questions.

Customer Resources

Customer Flyer - Share this flyer with your customers to help them the differences between genuine and non-genuine Windows Vista with SP1.

Genuine Windows Vista provides an enhanced user experience:
  • Innovative navigation and a powerful visual interface
  • Easy-to-use search and organization tools
  • Unlimited access to Microsoft downloads and technology updates
  • Better protection from spyware and malware
  • Improved PC performance and reliability


Non-genuine Windows Vista with SP1 provides a diminished user experience:
  • Chosen desktop is replaced with a plain black background every hour
  • Options to activate are prominently displayed every hour
  • Persistent notification alerts to activate occur regularly
  • Users will be denied access to genuine updates and downloads