Experience a fun, interactive guide that will help you learn about the opportunities around unlicensed PCs, Windows desktop licensing, and Microsoft’s legalization solutions for your customers. “Spin the wheel” for information about Windows desktop licensing including:
- How you can help your customers understand Microsoft Windows desktop licensing.
- How they might become a victim of unlicensed PCs.
- Options for legalization.
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Learn how to ensure System Builder License requirements are outlined appropriately in distributor, e-tailer, and reseller product messaging or advertising.
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The following Microsoft OEM System Builder Licensing guide has been updated to include the latest licensing information relating to Office, Windows Client, Windows Server, and Windows Genuine for the System Builder audience. Review this information, available in PDF or demo form, to ensure that you are familiar with the latest licensing requirements.
The following training course provides an easy-to-understand overview of OEM system builder licensing. Contents include:
- Details of the OEM system builder channel and OEM system builder license.
- End User Software License Terms.
- OEM system builder product packaging.
- Benefits of preinstalling and selling only genuine Microsoft software.
- Information about licensing for Office, Windows Client, and Windows Server.
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Downgrade rights refer to the ability of your customers to acquire the most recent version of Microsoft software but continue to run a previous version until they are ready to upgrade. Downgrade rights are end-user rights and are documented in the End User Software License Terms for Microsoft products.
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