Microsoft is the one who says yay or nay for Activation. ' How to Activate Vista Normally and by Phone Activation' When you use Phone Activation don't follow the Auto Prompts but instead hold on for a real person to assist you. ' How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista'Īnd once the Operating System is installed, go to your Computer Manufacturer's website and obtain the latest Drivers for your particular Model Computer or Laptop. Here is how to do a clean install of Vista, using a Microsoft Vista DVD: Other Manufacturers' Recovery DVDs are not to be used for the above purpose.Īnd you need to know the 'bit' version for Vista, as 32bit and 64bit Editions come on different DVDs. With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case. The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment. The Product Key on your Computer / LaptopĬase determines which Edition is installed. You can borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD (Retail or OEM System Builders License) , that contains the files for the various Vista Editions (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) to be installed. As the computer restarts, press the F8 key until theĪdvanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to the

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