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I just bought a PC that came with Windows operating system software. Is the number on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that accompanied my computer the same as my Microsoft product serial number?

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I just bought a PC that came with Windows operating system software. Is the number on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that accompanied my computer the same as my Microsoft product serial number?

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No. The number on the bottom of the COA helps Microsoft and its OEM vendors track legitimate products in the marketplace. Your product serial number is the number that first appears on your computer screen when you turn on your computer.