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How can I verify that my copy of the Windows Operating System is genuine other than by using Windows Genuine Advantage? This relates to Windows XP and above.

Hovsep A
2014-01-21 11:13:55
How to tell if Windows XP is genuine http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_install/how-to-tell-if-windows-xp-is-genuine/877059fe-f35c-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?msgId=d284e26d-fc5c-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5
Hovsep A
2014-02-02 10:51:53
well if it is not installed then you should check WindowsXP-KB905474-ENU-x86.exe and just delete it.
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Jan F
2014-01-21 10:41:41
If Windows was pre-installed on the system there should be a Proof of License / Certificate of Authenticity somewhere on the case of the system.If Windows was purchased retail this Proof of License/COA should be somewhere in the packaging or on the CD/DVD case.
Drsunil V
2014-02-02 06:28:06
Thanks. Please tell how to remove WGA which is downloaded but not installed