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Activating Software

Sunday, December 14, 2003 Articles Comments Off on Activating Software

If you are planning or received a request to assist a user needing help in activating software, keep these tips in mind.

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Earlier versions of Microsoft Windows required the user to enter a valid key before the Operating System would install. To encourage users to install the Windows OS instead of switching to Linux or installing without a working network connection, newer versions of the Operating System no longer force an activation key to be required but will remove the ability to personalize (such as changing the desktop wallpaper) or receive the necessary updates until a digital license is associated with the Windows installation.

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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.
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