Software Licensing

The Windows genuine ID is more commonly called the product ID. This ID is a number that verifies your copy of Windows is a valid copy of the software and has not been pirated. Each product number...

This article will show how to register Windows 7 Upgrade when it was used for a clean install (no prior Windows OS required). This method can register Windows 7 Upgrade on a new computer install...

If you have more than one computer and are using the Windows Automatic Update feature, it is cumbersome to determine the operating system version information on each PC. Use the following steps...

Windows XP is a Microsoft PC operating system. Windows XP comes in two primary versions, XP Home and XP Professional. When a user purchases a new computer or purchases a retail copy of Windows XP,...

It's August now, a lot of people are preparing for the back to school items now. A laptop is becoming a must have for a lot of students. But you have heard about the new Windows that is coming...

When you download Microsoft products such as Windows Defender, Internet Explorer 7 or Windows Media Player from Microsoft.com, there is no validation check, and the downloads are free. But when...

There are several reasons you may want to change your Windows XP key. It could be that you have a fraudulent copy of Windows or it could be that you simply need to manage your licenses correctly....

Microsoft works hard to protect its software copyrights. One way they do this is through a program called "Windows Genuine Advantage" (WGA). This program requires that you validate your copy of...

Microsoft has a wealth of popular and expensive products that are available for retail. Some people pirate these products or sell products in seemingly authentic Microsoft packaging. To ensure...

Most people become aware that their computer is improperly licensed when they receive an error message stating, "The product key used to install Windows is invalid." This is oftentimes a worrisome...

Windows Genuine Advantage tool checks your Windows installation to make sure it is a genuine copy. You will need to download this tool, and run it, if you are receiving a prompt from Windows...