[Windows] genuine validation
Issue
If you get this type of message when connecting to Microsoft Website or making updates for Windows :"you may be a victim of software counterfeiting ". Though you have legally bought a license for Windows , it may be due to the fact that someone else is using the the same key (acquired through some illegal method). Note that it will be a very time consuming process to handle this type of problem
Solution
- Upon getting a new PC with Windows validate your license key to limit the risk of getting this type of message:
- Right click on Computer and select properties
- Click on the link below the small certificate "Ask for Genuine Microsoft Software]
- This will opens the following: Validation page
In the Validate Now section, select the Validate Windows option.
- On the next page select the Validate option , this will download the legitcheck.hta utility .
- Simply run it to start Validation process.
- If the first option doesn't work use the second one : Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostics.
The validation tool works only with Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox or Netscape Browser.
- From there follow the instructions to perform the validation.
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