Know more about Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage Notifications
In the effort of Microsoft in reduce software piracy, they launched Genuine Microsoft Software which includes Windows Genuine and Office Genuine.

Office Genuine does validation for your Microsoft Office if it’s a valid copy you have installed in your PC. With Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage Notification Software, you have the following benefits:
- Know that you are getting the most secure version of Office available.
- Have the confidence that you got what you paid for.
- Increase your productivity with free downloads, training, and other resources.
- Have access to support from Microsoft or a trusted partner.
- Stay better protected with the latest enhancements.
- Enjoy access to the latest offers exclusively reserved for genuine Microsoft software users.
To know more and why, click here.
What are some Notification messages that you might receive:
- Program startup
This copy of Microsoft Office is not genuine.
Please excuse this interruption. This copy of Microsoft Office did not pass validation. Click Learn More for details and for help identifying the best way to get genuine Microsoft Office.
- Toolbar & Ribbon
This copy of Office is not genuine. Click here to learn more.
[ via Microsoft Knowledge Base Help & Support ]
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1 opinion for Know more about Microsoft Office Genuine Advantage Notifications
Foulkes
May 19, 2008 at 4:22 pm
HELP..
I’ve recently installed a genuine version of office 2007 after having a ellegal copy for a month or two now when I open any of the applications like word or outlook I have a toolbar that says that
“this copy of Office is not genuine. Click here to Learn more” when I click the link it takes me to a Mircosoft validation page whichh the software passes, however the toolbar is still there the next time i boot up the software. Can anyone help me??
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