How to check the proof of ownership of W7 (Retail) License


  1. mjb
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    How to check the proof of ownership of W7 (Retail) License


    Hi, if I have bought a windows 7 license key (retail version)
    is there a way to proof / register the ownership of the License Key at microsoft.
    Can my name be appeared/ be checked on the Microsoft website?

    I purchase a License Key Online / Digital,
    therefore there is no printed document identify the proof of ownership.
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  3. mjb
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    I have found this useful information which explains the proof of license (proof of ownership of the license)
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  4. NoelDP
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    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
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    There are only three sources of legal (retail or OEM) Keys-with-download IN THE WORLD
    1) Microsoft
    2) Dell
    3) Hewlett Packard.

    ALL OTHERS ARE COUNTERFEIT.

    Demand a refund, and report them to Microsoft Piracy.
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  6. Lady Fitzgerald
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    NoelDP said:
    There are only three sources of legal (retail or OEM) Keys-with-download IN THE WORLD
    1) Microsoft
    2) Dell
    3) Hewlett Packard.

    ALL OTHERS ARE COUNTERFEIT.

    Demand a refund, and report them to Microsoft Piracy.
    Can you back that up?
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  7. NoelDP
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    I was told in a thread on the MS WGA forums by an MS WGA specialist staffer that, so far as he knew that was the case.
    I'll try and find the thread.
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