How to Check if Windows Validation Is Genuine
- 1). Go online to Microsoft.com and click "Validate" from the tab at the top of the page.
- 2). Click the "Validate Windows" tab located in the "Validate Now" box to the left of the screen.
- 3). Install a plug-in if you are using the Mozilla Firefox browser. Click "Save File" when you are prompted to install the plug-in. After the file downloads, click "Open" and the plug-in will install. Refresh your browser.
- 4). Click "Continue" to continue validating your copy of Windows and click "Validate Now." Microsoft will check your copy of Windows. If your copy is genuine, "Validation Complete" will appear on a new page.