Microsoft has released a document Top 7 Things to Know about Activation and Genuine Software with Windows 7.

 
For computers with perpetual licensing obtained through Microsoft volume licensing program, Windows Activation Technologies provides assurance that the software is reliable, is fully supported by Microsoft and its partners, and is more easily managed with volume activation tools and services which assist in license compliance. 

Using genuine software also helps protect against the security threats and increased costs of ownership that can be introduced by counterfeit software.

The document also touches upon Reasons Why Customers May Use Unlicensed  Or Non-Genuine Software.

Download: Microsoft.

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