Microsoft releases Windows 7 Update to detect activation exploits.

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We had reported earlier that Microsoft would deploy a new update for Windows Activation Technologies. This update   to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7, is now available.

genuine windows Microsoft releases Windows 7 Update to detect activation exploits.

Windows Activation Technologies helps you confirm that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is genuine. Additionally, Windows Activation Technologies helps protect against the risks of counterfeit software. Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7 consists of activation and validation components that contain anti-piracy features.

Activation is an anti-piracy technology that verifies the product key for the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer. The product key is a 25-character code that is located on the Certificate of Authenticity label or on the proof of license label. These labels are included with each genuine copy of Windows. A genuine product key can only be used on the number of computers that are specified in a software license.

Validation is an online process that enables you to verify that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is activated correctly and is genuine.

The update is currently only offered on the Microsoft Download Center but will be shortly available via Windows Update as an optional update.

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