Windows Genuine Advantage - Data Collected

Data Collected

Windows Genuine Advantage checks the following components:

  • Computer make and model
  • BIOS checksum.
  • MAC address.
  • A unique number assigned to the user's computer by the tools (Globally Unique Identifier or GUID)
  • Hard drive serial number.
  • Region and language settings of the operating system.
  • Operating system version.
  • PC BIOS information (make, version, date).
  • PC manufacturer.
  • User locale setting.
  • Validation and installation results.
  • Windows or Office product key.
  • Windows product ID.

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