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Windows Vista Reduced Functionality Mode Triggers

Unlike Windows XP, which was sent barefoot into the world, Windows Vista comes in the context of a mature anti-piracy infrastructure courtesy of the Windows Genuine Advantage mechanism, and with the Reduced Functionality Mode limitations. Reduced Functionality Mode in Vista is delivered in two distinct flavors: out-of-grace and non-genuine. The first is associated with operating systems that have not been activated in the initial 30 days grace period while the second is a result of the detection of a potentially pirated copy of the platform.

“Windows Vista may enter reduced functionality mode if one of the following conditions is true: you do not activate Windows Vista within the specified activation period; Read More»

Posted in Computer, Windows Vista | 1 Comment »

Did you lose your Windows XP or Office activation key and CD’s?

If you’re like many average Joe’s, you probably installed your Windows XP and/or Office software, and then put away your CDs, along w/ the cover that had the activation codes.

After awhile, you moved, and you have to reinstall the software for some reason. But you can’t find them! Do you have to buy new software? No!

Just do the following: Read More»

Posted in Office, Software, Windows XP | 3 Comments »