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Microsoft now requires Windows users have a genuine validated copy of Microsoft Windows before giving access to the microsoft download area on its web site. As a result, users without genuine (not pirated) versions of Windows will be unable to keep their computers secure from system vulnerabilities nor will they have access to Microsoft Anti-Spyware. Brandeis now mandates users have genuine Windows and will monitor network registrations to verify genuine Windows is installed on a registered machine. For more information about the policy, see
