How does Vista Activation Work

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How does Vista Activation Work

The new Windows operating system 'Vista' now comes installed on most new computers and laptops. The Vista operating system can also be downloaded to upgrade an older operating system. This depends on the computer, and if it can even handle the size of the Vista file and system has the required specifications to run it.

System Requirements for Windows Vista

If you would like to find out if your current computer can have the Windows Vista system downloaded to upgrade an older version of Windows you can go to the Microsoft website - there is a Windows Vista tutorial there. Also, there is a download that once installed will run a systems check for you to determine if your computer is suitable for the upgrade.

It will go through the entire computer operating system, hard drive memory, virtual memory, and other plug-ins and updates you may need to use Windows Vista.

Vista compatible. If your computer can run Windows Vista then you will be taken to an upgrade screen. This is where you would pay for the upgraded software to download and upgrade your system.
Vista incompatible. If your computer cannot handle the upgrade the tutorial will let you know why. You can then delete the tutorial file from your computer.

Access New Computer

If a new computer has been purchased, then all that needs to be done then is too enter the activation code that has been given to you with the PC - it will be part of the literature that came with it.

The activation code is usually a combination of letters and numbers which need to be entered into a text box which will appear on the screen after starting the machine. Once the activation code has been entered, the computer is ready for use. However, once the code has been used the computer cannot be used by anyone else.

Nor can the Windows Vista operating system. The activation code becomes canceled once it has been entered into the system and activated. This information will be sent to Microsoft letting them know that you've now activated Windows Vista.

Access Windows Software

If Windows was downloaded to your computer then the activation code will be given to you at that time and you'll need to use it to activate the program. There will be a box that will pop up that you will need to enter the code into. This code will again be composed of letters and numbers.

Once the code has been entered into a computer there is nothing more for you to do but to begin using Windows Vista. The activation of Windows Vista is very simple, and as long as you always keep the activation code that was given to you with your computer or online, you'll never have any problems with receiving technical help.