My Microsoft product came with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Is that my End User License Agreement (EULA)?
No. The COA is an anti-counterfeiting security certificate that accompanies all Microsoft products. The COA label that accompanies all retail products can be found on the outside of the retail box. In relation to OEM software, the COA label is affixed to the outside of the product and when the software is installed onto the PC, the installer must affix it to the outside chassis of the PC. The COA label may also be found on the cable cord of OEM hardware products such as the Microsoft® Natural® keyboard, Microsoft Mouse, and Microsoft® IntelliMouse® pointing device. The COA is one assurance that the software is legitimate. For instance, if you purchased a PC from a computer store and it came with Microsoft Windows operating system software preinstalled on its hard drive, the COA should be affixed to the outside of the chassis on the PC. The COA contains anti-counterfeiting security features, such as a latent image to prevent the production of counterfeit Microsoft products. If you have
