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2. Microsoft Product Activation - Wikipedia

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   Microsoft Product Activation is a DRM technology used by Microsoft to enforce compliance with its software license. It involves transmitting product key and hardware information to Microsoft servers and may result in reduced functionality or watermark if not activated.

3. System Locked Pre-installation - Wikipedia

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   A royalty has been paid by the manufacturer if the board has an SLP key. Each manufacturer is issued with their own modified copy of Windows XP or Windows 7 that recognizes their own unique keys. Windows 8 will install on any UEFI motherboard containing a valid encrypted Microsoft product key since a royalty has been prepaid.

4. Product key - Wikipedia

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   A product key, also known as a software key, serial key or activation key, is a specific software-based key for a computer program. Learn how product keys are generated, verified and used, and what problems and issues they may cause for users and developers.

5. Windows Genuine Advantage - Wikipedia

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   Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) was an anti-piracy system by Microsoft to validate Windows licenses. It checked the license key against the hardware and prevented non-critical updates for unlicensed copies of Windows.

6. Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the different editions of Windows 7, a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows 7 Professional is targeted towards enthusiasts, small-business users, and schools, and includes features such as domain participation, remote desktop, and encryption.

7. Windows 7 - Wikipedia

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   Windows 7 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft in 2009. It was a successor to Windows Vista and a predecessor to Windows 8, and received critical acclaim for its improved performance and user interface.