Authentication of the Windows version 7 operating system installed on a computer is a process carried out on the Internet, which allows you to verify not only the licensed operating system, but also to check the presence and integrity of the main Windows files.
Instructions
Step 1
The standard procedure is to authenticate the Windows 7 operating system during the activation process during the initial software installation. This check is carried out automatically and does not require additional actions from the user.
Step 2
If you need to verify the authenticity of the installed and used Windows version 7, you need to call the main menu by clicking on the "Start" button and go to the "All Programs" item. Find the line with the name of the browser you are using and launch it. Go to the authentication page of the official Microsoft website and use the "Check now" command. The procedure takes a few seconds and consists in comparing the computer hardware profile with a special key consisting of twenty-five characters. You can find this key in the certificate of authenticity.
Step 3
An alternative verification method is to download a specialized Windows 7 authentication utility from the official Microsoft website. The utility is absolutely free and does not require any special installation. It is enough to launch the downloaded application to find out in a few seconds whether the operating system of the computer is genuine.
Step 4
If you need to verify that other Microsoft products are officially licensed, it is recommended that you check for a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The specialized web resource "Original or Counterfeit" provides specific signs of legal specific products and lists the main indicators of counterfeits.
Step 5
If you are unable to authenticate the Windows 7 operating system, experts advise you to contact the Product Identity Service, or use the Microsoft hotline.
