Microsoft: Validation for Windows 7 is Coming Soon

Validation for Windows 7 is coming soon!
Microsoft constantly strives to update our technologies to help protect our customers from the risks of counterfeit software. Right now, we are working hard to improve the way that validation checks to see whether Windows 7 running on your PC is genuine.

Shortly after Windows 7 is available for purchase beginning October 22, you will be able to validate Windows 7 running on your PC to help you determine that it’s genuine.

Helpful resources
If you’ve already installed Windows 7, here are some links that may help:

* Looking for general information about Windows 7? Visit the Windows 7 home page.
* Have you already activated Windows 7 with a valid product key? Read the Genuine Windows blog post on how to activate Windows 7 running on your PC (English only).
* Are you an IT professional? Visit the Windows Volume Activation site on Microsoft TechNet.

Currently supported operating systems
Only the following operating systems are currently supported by the validation process:

* Windows XP Home Edition
* Windows XP Professional
* Windows XP Starter Edition
* Windows XP Media Center Edition
* Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
* Windows Vista

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