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2. Product key - Wikipedia

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   A product key, also known as a software key, serial key or activation key, is a specific software-based key for a computer program. It certifies that the copy of the program is original. Product keys consist of a series of numbers and/or letters. This sequence is typically entered by the user during the installation of computer software, and is ...

3. Microsoft Product Activation - Wikipedia

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   Microsoft Product Activation is a DRM technology used by Microsoft Corporation in several of its computer software programs, most notably its Windows operating system and its Office productivity suite. The procedure enforces compliance with the program's end-user license agreement by transmitting information about both the product key used to ...

4. Windows 10 - Wikipedia

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   This build treated Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 product keys as Windows 10 product keys, meaning they could be entered during installation to activate the free license, without the need to upgrade first to "activate" the hardware with Microsoft's activation servers. [93]

5. System Locked Pre-installation - Wikipedia

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   On February 28, 2005, [1] Microsoft attempted to reduce software piracy by invalidating COA keys for normal online activation and requiring phone activation, but this does not apply to SLP keys which can still be used for offline activation. If the product key used for activation is lost, then product key finders, readily available on the ...

6. Volume licensing - Wikipedia

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   Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced two volume licensing methods for IT professionals in charge of installing Windows in organizations, both of which are covered by Microsoft Product Activation: The first is Multiple Activation Keys (MAK), which are the same as Windows XP's volume licensing keys but require product activation. The ...

7. Download and install System Mechanic - AOL Help

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   Download and install System Mechanic. 7. When the download finished the install wizard will show up. 10. After the installation you will be asked for your email address for activation. 11. Enter the email address used for purchasing System Mechanic. and follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up System Mechanic.

8. Windows 10 editions - Wikipedia

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   At the time of launch, Microsoft deemed Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1) and Windows 8.1 users eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge, so long as the upgrade took place within one year of Windows 10's initial release date. Windows RT and the respective Enterprise editions of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 were excluded from this offer.

9. Active or download Premium Subscriptions - AOL Help

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   Active or download Premium Subscriptions. After you enroll in AOL Premium Subscription product or service, you can initiate the activation process by one click on the following options within your Order Confirmation email: "Login with AOL," "download now," or "get started now." If you haven't received an Order Confirmation email, please refer ...