The COA is a sticker or a label that helps identify genuine Microsoft Windows software often attached to the chassis of the server. All OEM Windows Server operating system orders must contain a COA label providing a legal license to run Windows software.

The COA is a sticker or a label that is often attached to the body of a computer for some versions of Windows or Windows Server. You can typically find the COA sticker on the body of the computer or, for some newer laptops, inside the battery compartment.

Aug 29, 2024 · A Certificate of Authenticity is a string of characters -- alpha, numeric, or alpha-numeric -- which coincides with a particular software product installed on your computer. The most common COA received with a Dell computer is the Microsoft Windows COA.

Jan 10, 2021 · The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment. With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case. Product Key finder programs do NOT find a useable product key on OEM preinstalled operating systems (Dell, HP, etc.)

Jul 12, 2011 · The key must be activated by Phone. (Note: All manufacturers that use the OEM SLP system are required by contract to include a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker, that has a COA SLP key, on the computer)

Feb 21, 2021 · A certificate of authenticity, or COA, is a proof of purchase that is provided with certain products. Most Microsoft® products, including their Windows® operating systems and office suites, come with one.

The Certificates of Authenticity (COA) label is used on the outside of retail boxed software and explains what the product is, its country of intended use and country of origin. The label has the following anti-counterfeit security features: 1) Holographic Feature. 2) Color-Shifting Feature.

Feb 6, 2012 · sticker only if you bought the computer with Windows pre-installed. You don't have one if you bought Windows yourself and installed it. Thanks for your feedback, it helps us …

Learn more about features included with genuine Microsoft software, including the packaging, installation CD/DVD/USB, product key labels, and the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Feb 27, 2012 · Actually the MS COA is located under the bottom cover of the Mini (see here: http://www.netbooknews.com/6790/hp-210-hd-broadcom-hd-encoder-upgrade/bottom-open/) , so you first have to remove the battery and then the bottom cover (no screwdriver needed, see the service guide : http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02241565.pdf).