Are you sure it's legal?

Microsoft has recently released two updates that determine the legitimacy of software installed on PC’s. The first is for OS or Operating System and second for MS Office. The updates check and validate that the OS [XP or Vista] or MS Office version [2003 or 2007] installed are legitimate and licensed.

The process of validation is simple. The Genuine Advantage Update is included in the normal Microsoft Updates. Once installed; it privately checks your OS or copy of Office to ensure that the license used meets and passes the Microsoft validation process. If it does, you proceed as normal. In the event of failure, a pop-up notification advises you of the failure and provides steps to immediately resolve.

It is especially important for Residential, Small/Home-based to Medium size business to ensure that their software is truly legitimate. The typical scenario Big G Tech Support has encountered is a “tech savvy friend” or “IT Buddy” installed a copy for a customer in the course of repair or upgrade. This software may have been used in a work environment and then installed on that pc. In either case, when validation occurred; the software failed to pass the test; this resulting in significant additional charges to the customer.

If one’s approach is that Microsoft isn’t checking; rest assured they are. The increase of hefty fines against smaller businesses is on the rise. In some instances, these companies have been required to pay per incident/occurrence. This means that for each violation or each pc the violation occurs, a fine must be paid.

Big G Tech Support does not nor will it authorize or approve the usage of un-licensed/illegitimate software on PC’s; period. The first is that we are a company that operates with and in integrity. We would do you and ourselves a major disservice by condoning such actions. Secondly, what does it say about the person or company that would condone such actions for your business? You work hard to achieve the results for your organization. Obviously the person or company that would perform such actions doesn’t care enough about you or your business.

That is not the company we are or ever will be.

To learn more about the Genuine Microsoft Software Advantage Updates, click here.

http://www.microsoft.com/Genuine/

If you suspect that your software isn’t properly licensed, need help in assessing if it is, or need assistance in purchasing licenses or the correct software; call Big G Tech Support today. We will ensure that your home or business machines are brought up to speed in a confidential and non-condemning manner.

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