As of April 11, 2017, Windows Vista customers are no longer receiving new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. Activating Windows Vista To activate Windows Vista online, you must have an Internet connection.
935509 A software update is available for versions of Windows Vista that include the Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature Update 935509 lets you correctly service Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption-capable computers. Microsoft has provided support for Windows Vista for the past 10 years, but the time has come for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources … Video: How to activate Windows on your computer To activate Windows Vista, follow these steps: Click Start, and then click Computer.
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To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use the automated telephone system.