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Feb 20
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Windows Activation Technologies helps you confirm that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is genuine. Additionally, Windows Activation Technologies helps protect against the risks of counterfeit software. Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7 consists of activation and validation components that contain anti-piracy features.
- Activation is an anti-piracy technology that verifies the product key for the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer. The product key is a 25-character code that is located on the Certificate of Authenticity label or on the proof of license label. These labels are included with each genuine copy of Windows. A genuine product key can only be used on the number of computers that are specified in a software license.
- Validation is an online process that enables you to verify that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is activated correctly and is genuine.
This update package is available through Windows Update and Microsoft Download Center.
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Update for Windows 7 for x86-based systems (KB971033)
Download the Update for Windows 7 for x86-based systems package now. (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=150841)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB971033)
Download the Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB971033) package now. (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=152411)




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