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What you should look for with genuine Microsoft software |
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| What is a Certificate of Authenticity? |
A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a label that helps you identify genuine Microsoft software. A COA is not a software license — it is a visual identifier that assists in determining whether or not the Microsoft software you are running is genuine. However, without it, you will not have a legal license to run Microsoft software. A COA should never be purchased by itself without the software it authenticates.
What you should look for with genuine Microsoft software |
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Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label |
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End-user license agreement (EULA)* |
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Hologram media |
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Documentation |
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*The EULA can typically be accessed within the software it covers
COA variations
To help you verify the authenticity of the Microsoft software you acquired, be sure that your software came with one of the following COAs (or a previous version) and that the COA includes the advanced anti-counterfeiting features described.
- Retail Software COAs
For software that is purchased separately from a computer through retail channels, the COA will be affixed to the top of the software packaging.
- Large Manufacturer Pre-installed Windows COAs
For Windows software that comes pre-installed by a large manufacturer (also known as an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM) on a computer, the COA should be affixed to the body of the computer. The COA includes the 25-character product key, which would be required if a reinstallation is needed.
- Small Manufacturer Pre-installed Windows COAs
For Windows software that comes pre-installed by a small manufacturer (also known as a System Builder) on a computer, the COA is typically affixed to the body of the computer. The COA includes the 25-character product key, which would be required if a reinstallation is needed. Some System Builders include the Windows software with new computers but do not pre-install it. These computers should come with Pre-installed Windows COAs.
- Pre-installed Non-Windows Software COAs
For non-Windows software (Microsoft Office for example) that comes with the purchase of a computer, the COA should be included with your system recovery CD.
- Embedded Windows COAs
For Windows software that comes pre-installed on PDAs and other small devices, the COA may be affixed to the body or under the battery. Printed on the label are the product name and serial number.
Don't fall victim to stand-alone COAs
If you receive offers for COAs as stand-alone items, be aware that these offers are highly suspect and can put you at risk. To fall victim to stand-alone COAs offers means that you may have wasted valuable money and you will not have a legal license to run the software. The best way for you to protect yourself is to purchase software from a familiar, reputable reseller.
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- How to Avail. Log on to www.microsoft.com/philippines
/genuine
from March 19 to May 25, 2007 to validate your copy of Windows XP. If you are qualified to avail the Pinoy Genuine Kit, purchases may be done in two ways: direct from participating Microsoft Elite and Advanced Volume License Resellers nationwide or online via international credit cards (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners).
- Discounts. Enjoy the Pinoy Genuine Kit at the discounted SRP of US$149 (or PhP7,599 using exchange rate of PhP51:US$1 for estimate purposes only), inclusive of handling and shipping costs. Actual exchange rate will be based on the rate used by the credit card issuer on the date of the transaction.
- Raffle. Get one raffle coupon for every purchase of the Pinoy Genuine Kit for a chance win a home theater system, PDAs, desktop PCs, Xbox 360 game consoles, digital cameras and printers. A raffle coupon is given to the customer either: 1) by the reseller, if he/she has purchased direct; or, 2) by mail, if he/she has purchased online.
- Drop Boxes. Fill out the raffle coupon with complete name, address, telephone number (if any) and mobile number (if any), and affix signature. Deadline for submission of raffle coupons is on or before May 25, 2007, until 6:00 p.m. only. Drop boxes are also located at the Microsoft Philippines Office, 16F 6750 Ayala Tower Office Building, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, and the Microsoft Philippines Southern Office, 7F Skyrise Building, Asia Town IT Park, Apas, Cebu City. Alternatively, customers may mail filled out raffle stubs to the following address: “Pinoy Genuine Kit Promo” c/o Microsoft Philippines Office, 16F 6750 Ayala Tower Office Building, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Raffle stubs received by mail will be accepted until June 7, 2007, 6:00 p.m. only.
- Raffle Draw Date. Draw date is set on June 8, 2007, 4:00 p.m. at the Microsoft Philippines Office. Qualified entries may win more than once. Winners will be notified via registered mail.
- Redemption. Prizes must be redeemed 60 days from date of notification. Present registered mail notification, one valid ID and raffle stub when claiming the prize. Prizes may be claimed at the Microsoft Philippines Office or at the Microsoft Philippines Southern Office. Microsoft Philippines shall shoulder taxes for prizes exceeding PhP10,000.
- Exclusions. This promo cannot be combined with other ongoing Microsoft promotions. Employees of Microsoft Philippines, its partners, resellers, advertising agencies, including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, are disqualified from joining the promotion.
For More Information
Call (632) 672 7230
Email mmph@microsoft.com
Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 1116, Series of 2007
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