How does Windows Vista validation work?
The Windows Vista validation process is designed to be quick and simple. Microsoft does not use any information collected during validation to identify or contact you. The validation process includes the following steps: • On your first visit to the Microsoft Download Center, or if you request a download that is available exclusively for genuine Windows users, you will receive a message requesting that you validate your copy of Windows. You can also validate your software at the Microsoft Genuine Software website. • You will be prompted to download an ActiveX control that checks the authenticity of the Windows software and, if successful in validating Windows, stores a special license file on the computer for future verification. • The validation process electronically checks for known counterfeiting methods.After successful validation, you may continue the download process.
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- What happens if I fail validation and want to get genuine Windows Vista software? Is there a special Windows Vista legalization offers similar to Windows XP?
- How does Windows Vista validation work?
