You have a computer/server that runs Windows 7 or Windows 2008 Server and you want to see if the copy of windows is genuine. There are 3 ways to do that:
A. Method 1
1. Go to Start and type: Windows Activation, in the search box and then press enter:
2. If the windows is activated and genuine you will get the message: Activation was successful and the Microsoft Genuine logo in the right side:
Windows 2008 Server:
Windows 7:
B. Method 2 *requires internet connection
1. You can use the windows validation online tool to check if your version is genuine or not. First openinternet explorer ( this will not work in other browsers like Chrome / Firefox ), and go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate
2. After the checker completes you will get this message ( if the windows is genuine ):
C. Method 3
1. The third way to check for genuine Windows is to go to the Control Panel. Click on Start, then Control Panel, then select small icons in the upper-right menu, and then click on System.
Windows 7:
Windows 2008 Server:
2. Then in the new window that will appear, the section Windows activation should have the Windows is activated status, and the genuine logo in the right.
So those are the 3 ways you can check a computer for counterfeit windows software.
ENJOY.
And if you encounter any problems feel free to comment / contact me.
