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Windows Genuine Advantage validation is required when you download Windows updates

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SUMMARY

Windows XP

The Windows Genuine Advantage validation is required when you request a genuine Windows download from the Microsoft Download Center or from Windows Update. The validation process applies to the following Microsoft Windows XP editions:

Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Media Center Edition

All users of genuine Windows and non-genuine Windows software can access security updates through Automatic Updates. The Windows validation is required to make sure that customers have access to the latest features, updates, and support from Microsoft.

To validate your Windows XP software, visit the following Web site, and then click Validate Windows:

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine

(http://www.microsoft.com/genuine)

If the validation is unsuccessful, you will receive a description of why the software is not genuine Windows software. Additionally, you will receive information about how to obtain genuine Windows software.

Windows Vista

Windows Vista Starter
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Basic N
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Business N
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate

All users of genuine Windows and non-genuine Windows software can access security updates through Automatic Updates. The Windows validation is required to make sure that customers have access to the latest features, updates, and support from Microsoft.

To validate your Windows Vista software, visit the following Web site, and then click Validate Windows:

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine

(http://www.microsoft.com/genuine)