Microsoft Registration, Activation & Validation Explained
What is the difference between Microsoft Registration, Activation, and Validation?
Registration
Windows registration is when you send Microsoft your personal contact information (name, email address, phone number, etc). This allows them to contact you with information about upgrades and new versions. Registration is completely voluntary. Expect to receive email and mail from Microsoft.
Activation
Windows activation is a system they use to prevent piracy. Windows XP comes un-activated and works for 30 to 90 days. To have it work beyond the limited time, you must activate it by a process that sends a listing of your computer hardware to Microsoft along with your product key (also known as a CD key). Your product key and your hardware is now tied together. Microsoft sends back a code to activate Windows. If you change a number of parts on your computer you may need to call a toll-free number to have it re-activated.
Validation
Validation happens when you attempt to download Windows updates and tools from the Microsoft web site. Before downloading, the validation process compares your activation code with your hardware profile. If it matches, you can download, if they don’t match, you either have a pirated copy of Windows XP or you will have to re-activate your legitimate copy of Windows XP again.
Registration
Windows registration is when you send Microsoft your personal contact information (name, email address, phone number, etc). This allows them to contact you with information about upgrades and new versions. Registration is completely voluntary. Expect to receive email and mail from Microsoft.
Activation
Windows activation is a system they use to prevent piracy. Windows XP comes un-activated and works for 30 to 90 days. To have it work beyond the limited time, you must activate it by a process that sends a listing of your computer hardware to Microsoft along with your product key (also known as a CD key). Your product key and your hardware is now tied together. Microsoft sends back a code to activate Windows. If you change a number of parts on your computer you may need to call a toll-free number to have it re-activated.
Validation
Validation happens when you attempt to download Windows updates and tools from the Microsoft web site. Before downloading, the validation process compares your activation code with your hardware profile. If it matches, you can download, if they don’t match, you either have a pirated copy of Windows XP or you will have to re-activate your legitimate copy of Windows XP again.
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