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ALTERNATE OPTIONS FOR ACTIVATING WINDOWS
There are three ways to activate Windows Vista:
• By using an Internet
connection
• From the Connections tab of the Proxy Server Internet Options screen
• By telephone
Choose the method that best suits your needs, and follow the appropriate instructions below.
ACTIVATE THE OPERATING SYSTEM FROM AN INTERNET CONNECTION
WARNING: Recovering the operating system with this method removes any files or applications that are currently installed on the disk
drive. If possible, copy any important files from the disk drive to another loca
tion on the network, to a CD or DVD, or to a USB-connected
storage device before continuing.
1. From a computer with an active Internet connection, open the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu, and then select System.
2. Under “Windows activation,” click “Activa
te Windows now,” and then click “Activate Windows online now.” The operating system is
activated automatically. You do not have to open a Web browser to enter the activation ID.
ACTIVATE THE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR A PROXY SERVER
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Select “Network and Internet”.
3. Double-click Internet Options, and then open the Connections tab.
4. Click “LAN settings.”
5. Under Proxy Server, select “Use a proxy server for your LAN,” and then enter the IP address and port number. Your system administrator can
provide you with this information.
6. Click OK twice to close the Connections tab and the Internet Options screen.
7. Refer to Activate the Operating System from an Internet Connection o
n page 6 to complete the activation process. The workstation is ready
for use after you complete these steps.
ACTIVATE THE OPERATING SYSTEM BY TELEPHONE
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.
2. Select “System and Maintenance,” and then select System.
3. Select “use the automated phone system.”
4. Select the location that is nearest to you (for example, United States). A list of phone number appears.
5. Dial one of the phone numbers, and then follow the phone system instructions to enter the installation ID as shown on the Windows
Activation screen.
6. Enter the confirmation ID that you receive from the phone system. The workstation is ready for use after you enter the confirma
tion ID. If
the workstation exhibits any problems when restarting the operating system, contact a system administrator or Microsoft technical support
representatives.