Validate your copy of Windows

Welcome to the Windows validation page at MSN Tech & Gadgets. You can click the button below to see if you have a genuine copy of Windows - or read our article on why it's important to have a valid copy.

Please click the Validate Now button to begin Windows validation. As described in our privacy statement below, Microsoft will not use the information collected during validation to identify or contact you.
Why do you need genuine Microsoft Windows? © Microsoft
Why do you need genuine Microsoft Windows?

We take a look at why it's important that you use genuine Microsoft Windows, and avoid pirated software that could leave you with a whole host of problems.

Microsoft Genuine Advantage privacy statement
Microsoft Genuine Advantage privacy statement

Microsoft will not use the information collected during validation to identify or contact you. The full privacy statement can be viewed by clicking the headline.

Windows Genuine Advantage: FAQ
Windows Genuine Advantage: FAQ

Windows Vista users must pass Microsoft Genuine validation requirements to enable certain product features and to obtain non-security updates and product support from Microsoft. For more information, go to the Microsoft Genuine Advantage FAQ