For genuine customers of Windows Vista, Microsoft is providing Windows Aero and Windows ReadyBoost features as well as removing those classes of spyware identified by Windows Defender. Genuine customers will also have access to all classes of updates and new feature upgrades. If a user tries to run a non-genuine copy, they may be required to reactivate and could lose access to Windows Aero, Windows ReadyBoost and the full functionality of Windows Defender.

Customers running genuine Microsoft Windows will see no effect beyond the initial installation wizard. Users running non-genuine Windows software will see the notifications at boot and login times, as well as periodically via a system tray bubble notification. Notifications are displayed until the system is running genuine Microsoft Windows. Users can choose to suppress the notifications.

Yes. Microsoft will make critical security updates available to non-genuine users via Automatic Updates and the Download Center.

Yes. Windows Vista builds on the security features in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and adds some deep-seated security improvements that will finally make the Windows platform competitive with Linux and Mac OS X from a security standpoint. With Windows Vista, the system will inform users about security and privacy choices so they feel more confident that they are as secure as possible, and that their privacy is protected.

Yes, Windows XP will upgrade to Windows Vista if your hardware supports Windows Vista . Click here for more information on upgrading to Windows Vista. NJIT does not suggest that you upgrade or install Windows Vista on your main computer at this time. NJIT is not currently supporting Windows Vista and will not be supporting it until close to the end of the year. Please check this website periodically for updates to the support timeline.

Customers found to be using non-genuine versions of Windows will receive a message during logon that their copy of Windows appears to be non-genuine and will be directed to the WGA Web site to learn more. Users who choose not to obtain a copy of genuine Windows will receive periodic reminders. Regardless of genuine status, users will not be denied access to critical security updates.

No. Only users of counterfeit Windows XP software are eligible for the genuine Microsoft Windows offer.

That's a question that seems to stir a bit of debate. Microsoft released Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, targeted as you might suspect from their Home and Professional designations, toward home users and business users. Both versions are based on the same kernel (operating system guts) that is a variation of the one found in Windows 2000.

FDCC applies to both desktops and laptops that are deployed and connected directly to the organization's network.

Not all Windows XP programs will run under Windows Vista. Click here for more information on application compatibility with Window Vista. NJIT does not suggest you upgrade or install Windows Vista until NJIT begins support for Windows Vista late in 2007.

In addition, Microsoft reserves some Free Downloads and Special Offers exclusively for customers who use genuine Windows. To access these you must first validate your Windows' licence.

A counterfeit disc is required in order to be eligible for the complimentary offer. This allows customers to show that a counterfeit transaction occurred. Customers who did not receive a counterfeit disk, but are willing to submit a counterfeit report regarding a fraudulent transaction, are able to qualify for the electronic license key offer. Microsoft will not bring legal action against the people who participate in the genuine Windows offer.

Yes. CaterPro for Windows runs on computers running Windows 98 or higher, including Windows 2000, Windows XP Windows Me and Windows Vista.

Once they convert to genuine Microsoft Windows XP, customers are entitled to support available from Microsoft for Windows XP software. Please visit:

To get the most from your upgrade, first be sure to purchase Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition so you can upgrade to premium versions of Windows Vista for a nominal cost, including shipping and handling. Also, choose a PC that meets or exceeds the system requirements for Windows Vista Home Premium Edition and Windows Vista Business Edition,which can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.

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If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Turn System Restore Off on the popup window to do this. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Some users have encountered the following error after they upgrade Symantec (Norton) Anti-Virus to version 9.0 and run Microsoft Outlook.

A message window will tell you which operating system is running on your PC. Once you have that information, you can select the corresponding BONUS PACK on offer. For more information about this issue, please visit the Genuine Windows Frequently Asked Questions page, located at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx

Product activation in Windows Vista ™ is similar to that of Windows XP, and requires little to no effort on the part of our customers. Activation requires users of Microsoft software to follow a simple and anonymous process to sustain access to the software. When customers activate their software via the Internet, they provide a product identification code to generate an installation ID number (hardware identifier) to confirm Activation. No personally identifiable information is required.

Yes, for many of you, the experience of Windows Vista will begin with the purchase of a new PC. For others, however, the experience begins by upgrading your current PC, and it's important to know and understand the upgrade options. Your upgrade options are dependent on the version of Windows that is currently running on your PC. At the link below is some information to help you start planning for an upgrade to Windows Vista.

If you need a new PC now--in 2005--there is absolutely no reason to wait for Windows Vista. Any mainstream PC today is fully capable of running Windows Vista. Arguably, the only issue will be the display adapter. On desktop PCs, it's generally very simple to upgrade the existing display adapter to a more powerful model that can handle Aero Glass.

a) Windows Vista can enhance an administratorâ??s ability to manage EFS on the network by allowing storage of EFS keys on smart cards. a) Both the Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate SKUs contain full disk encryption technology (aka BitLockerTM ) that can be used in lieu of 3rd party solutions. The Windows Vista encryption feature currently only encrypts data on the OS volume and does not provide encryption for removable media.

A genuine copy of Windows Vista means your PC can always be up to date. Genuine Windows Vista helps protect your PC by automatically providing access to the latest updates and enhancements, which insure your PC is running the latest technology. There is also a set of premium features that uniquely distinguish the genuine Windows Vista experience.

Yes, but there are currently a few known issues that the development team are working on. DirectSound hardware acceleration no longer exists on Vista (resulting in broken support for 5.1/7.1 speakers); Skinned scrollbars may not be displayed correctly; Video playback may be a bit flaky (most likely related to old/buggy video drivers or directshow codecs) or doesn't work at all with Aero enabled; and DWM/Flip3D displays the built-in Classic skin for all Modern skins.

Yes. PowerArchiver 2006 9.64 and greater will work great in Windows Vista. PowerArchiver 2007 has been designed with full support for Vista and has received Windows logo certification.

Yes - the calculators work with all versions of Windows Vista. The only difference is the security messages that may appear during a routine installation of the SUN Java Plug-in. This security change doesn't affect people who already have Java installed on their computer, or if they install Java manually by downloading the install executable instead of using www.java.com's automatic install.

Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP contains a Microsoft Windows XP End-User License Agreement (EULA) which limits the installation of the software to a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ( " Workstation Computer " ). Please refer to Microsoft Windows XP End-User License Agreement on Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP is packaged differently, and is distributed directly by Microsoft only to customers who qualify for the genuine Windows offer.