How to Activate Microsoft Vista: 3 Steps (with Pictures)

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After you install Windows Vista, you have 30 days to activate it. If the 30-day activation period expires before you complete the activation, Windows Vista does not work as expected. However, you regain full use of Windows Vista when you activate it. See the below for the easy to follow steps.

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Steps

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   Click the start menu and then click computer.

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   On the toolbar, click system properties and then click Click Here To Activate Windows Now in the Windows Activation area.

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   Select the Windows Vista activation method that you want, and then follow the instructions.