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Software Licensing API

Purpose

The Software Licensing API (SLAPI) can be used to determine a genuine Microsoft Windows installation, install and log an asset management license, and retrieve information about the licensing policy of a software component.

Developer audience

SLAPI is intended for use by developers of applications based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista operating systems. Developers should be familiar with Windows-based programming.

Run-time requirements

For information about run-time requirements for a particular programming element, see the Requirements section of the reference page for that element.

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Topic Description
Software Licensing API Reference
Detailed descriptions of SLAPI enumerations, functions, structures and interfaces.