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Each PC running Windows desktop software needs to have its own full Windows desktop license.   There are only two ways to acquire the initial full Windows license on a new PC::

1. Preinstalled on a PC via a PC manufacturer—the most cost-effective way to acquire a Windows license. 2. Through retail stores as full packaged product.

Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements cover the Windows desktop UPGRADE ONLY.
Genuine Materials - To Partner

Resources to communicate the value of genuine Microsoft software to resellers.

Genuine Materials - To Customer

Resources and merchandising materials to communicate the value of genuine Microsoft software to customers

 

Did you know...
  • Customers who use their VL agreement to install Windows on a PC without an underlying OS is considered mislicensing.
  • PCs must first have a full, qualifying* Windows operating system installed before a Microsoft Volume License can be used to upgrade to Windows 7.
  • The most cost-effective way of obtaining a full underlying license for Windows is preinstalled from the PC manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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