IsAlreadyGenuine function
[This function is no longer available for use as of Windows 7.]
Specifies whether the copy of Windows running on the current system is genuine.
This function checks only the local store. It does not check remote servers.
The IsAlreadyGenuine function is not declared in a public header and has no associated import library. You must use the LoadLibrary and GetProcAddress functions to dynamically link to LegitLib.dll.
Syntax
bool __stdcall IsAlreadyGenuine(void);
Parameters
This function has no parameters.
Return value
TRUE if the copy of Windows running on the current system is genuine; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
The Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) functions are available only on Windows Vista and Windows XP installations that have been validated by clicking Validate Windows on https://www.microsoft.com/genuine.
Requirements
| Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server |
None supported |
| End of client support |
Windows Vista |
| End of server support |
None supported |
| DLL |
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