vista activation

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i did not choose to automatically activate Vista during clean install.
how and where do i go now to activate this thing?
 
Hello,

try pressing Windows-key + R -> slui.exe -> Enter .

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
 
Right click 'Computer' and select Properties. In the Activation section of
the resulting dialog, you should the status and a link to activate.
 
Control Panel -> System


Ronnie Vernon MVP said:
Right click 'Computer' and select Properties. In the Activation section of
the resulting dialog, you should the status and a link to activate.

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I have a new HP Pavilion Notebook. I chose automatic activation and had no
problems. However, when I check my activation, although Windows is activated
the Product ID is 20 characters and does not match the Product Key on the
label. Should I change the product key to the one on the label or leave it
alone?
 
The product key on the label is for the install. The product key on the
diaglog is your registration key. That is for if you need to call Microsoft
for support. You don't need to change anything. :)
 
rebel said:
I have a new HP Pavilion Notebook. I chose automatic activation and had no
problems. However, when I check my activation, although Windows is activated
the Product ID is 20 characters and does not match the Product Key on the
label. Should I change the product key to the one on the label or leave it
alone?
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The "Product Key" and the "Product ID" are two entirely different and
separate codes, serving different purposes. They'll never be the same,
nor can they be.

The 20 character Product *ID* is created during the installation
process and is prominently displayed on the General Properties tab of
the Computer icon. It is used to obtain/qualify for technical support
(limited though that may be) from Microsoft.

The 25 character Product *Key* is used to "prove" ownership of a
legitimate license and is required to perform the installation of the
OS, and is either stored on the DVD packaging on a bright orange sticker
that says "Do not lose this number," or is on a label affixed to an OEM
computer.


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