Microsoft OEM Partner Center

Genuine Windows for Small Business

In these economic times, small business owners are extra careful about spending money. While getting good value is now more important than ever, let your customers know to be wary of bargain software prices and that falling victim to counterfeit software may cost them more in the long run. Help drive your Windows sales by communicating to your customers the importance of getting genuine Windows software preinstalled on new PCs.

Downloadable Customer Marketing Materials

Use the downloadable materials below to communicate to your customers the risks associated with counterfeit software and other facts such as:

Counterfeit software can expose computers to malicious code or other dangerous malware. This kind of unwanted software can lead to costly system failures, data loss, and employee downtime that ultimately result in business loss.
Falling victim to prices “too good to be true” may end up costing more in the long run.
The easiest and most cost-effective way to get genuine Windows software on a new PC is preinstalled by the PC manufacturer.
To help protect small businesses from the risks of counterfeit, make sure to let your customers know to ask for genuine Microsoft software preinstalled when buying a new PC.

Marketing Downloads

Download	Description
Customer Flyer .pdf 1.7 MB \| preview	Download this flyer and share it with your small business customers to help them understand the risks of counterfeit or non-genuine software, and the importance of getting only genuine Windows software.
Customer Email .oft 81 KB \| preview	Download this email and send it to your small business customers to help them understand the risks of counterfeit or non-genuine software, and the importance of getting only genuine Windows software.
Poster .pdf 2.0 MB \| preview	Download this poster and hang it in your storefront to help your small business customers understand the risks of counterfeit or non-genuine software, and the importance of getting only genuine Windows software.