Windows Vista Activation FAQ (Myths and Facts) Windows Vista激活的常见问题（神话与真相）

Microsoft builds one of the most successful and uncrackable activation requirement in微软建立的一个最成功和最uncrackable激活要求 Windows Vista Windows Vista中 , which serves as an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that Microsoft software products are legitimately and genuinely licensed. ，作为一项反盗版技术，旨在验证软件产品是合法的和真正的授权。 Every copy of Windows Vista installed must be activated for its users to continue access to regular Windows Vista functionality while ensuring that your product key is not being misused.每一个副本安装Windows Vista必须被激活的用户能够继续获得正常的Windows Vista功能，同时确保您的产品关键是不能被滥用。

With thousands of explanation, questions and myths regarding Windows Vista product activation, explained differently by different individuals such as bloggers which simply based on hearsays further complicated the matter.成千上万的解释，问题和神话有关Windows Vista的产品激活，不同的解释不同的人，如博客只是基于hearsays使这个问题更加复杂。 Microsoft has published a FAQ on Windows Vista activation to clear and doubth and made its policy, limitations and restrictions known and to clear any mythes and doubts.微软已经公布了常见的Windows Vista激活明确和doubth ，并提出了政策，限制和约束众所周知，以清除任何mythes和疑虑。

What is activation? 是什么激活？

Activation, also known as Microsoft Product Activation or Windows Product Activation, is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that Microsoft software products are legitimately licensed.激活，也称为Microsoft产品激活或Windows产品激活，是一种反盗版技术，旨在验证软件产品的合法授权。 Activation works by verifying that the product key—the 25-character code located on your Certificate of Authenticity (usually affixed to your computer) or proof of license label (usually affixed to the installation disc case)—is authentic and is not in use on more personal computers than are permitted by the software license.激活的作品核实，该产品的关键， 25个字符的代码位于您真品证书（通常贴到您的计算机）或授权证明标签（通常贴在安装光盘案件） ，是真实的，而不是在使用上更多的个人电脑比所允许的软件许可。

Is activation required? 是需要激活？

Yes.是。 However, the Microsoft Software License Terms allow you to use Windows without activating for a 30 day grace period.然而， Microsoft软件许可条款允许您使用Windows而不激活30天的宽限期。 After the grace period expires, Windows will provide only limited functionality until you activate.在宽限期满时， Windows将只提供有限的功能，直到您启用。

Does activation collect information that is used to contact me? 是否激活收集资料，用来与我联系？

The information collected during activation will not be used to contact you.过程中收集的信息激活将不会被用来与您联系。

What happens if I don’t activate Windows? 如果我不激活Windows ？

If you don’t activate Windows within 30 days after installation, Windows can only be used in reduced functionality mode.如果您没有激活Windows后30天内安装的Windows只能用于缩减功能模式。 Reduced functionality mode allows you to use Windows for one hour at a time for limited troubleshooting.缩减功能模式，您可以使用Windows的一个小时的时间有限的故障排除。 You can regain full use of your computer by activating your copy of Windows.您可以重新充分利用计算机通过激活您的Windows副本。

Note: In Windows Vista SP1, reduced functionality mode has been removed.注：在Windows Vista SP1中，缩减功能模式已被删除。 Instead, users will be prompted to with notifications to activate repetitively and desktop will become black.相反，用户会提示的通知启用反复和台式机将成为黑人。

How do I activate Windows Vista? 我如何激活Windows Vista ？

The Windows Vista activation process may vary based on how you acquired Windows Vista.在Windows Vista激活过程可能会有所不同的基础上您获得Windows Vista 。

• If you acquired Windows Vista via retail purchase (boxed product) or pre-installed on a computer from a local computer vendor, you will be responsible for activating Windows Vista.如果您的Windows Vista通过零售方式（盒装产品）或预先安装在计算机上从当地电脑厂商，你将负责Windows Vista的激活。 After Windows Vista has been installed, activation will automatically begin three days after you log on for the first time, unless you opt out during installation.在Windows Vista已经安装，激活将自动开始后3天内登录第一次，除非你退出安装过程中。 If the device is connected to the Internet, the software may automatically connect to Microsoft for activation.如果该设备是连接到互联网，该软件可以自动连接到微软的激活。 You can also activate the software manually by Internet or telephone.您还可以激活软件手动互联网或电话。
• If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer from a major manufacturer (sometimes referred to as an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM), Windows Vista will have been activated during the manufacturing process.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上的一个主要制造商（有时称为原始设备制造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista将被激活在制造过程中。 No additional actions are required.没有更多的行动是必需的。 (This does not include Windows Vista obtained from the Windows Vista Express program.) （这不包括Windows Vista中获得Windows Vista的快速程序。 ）
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade, system administrator can use either of two types of customer-specific keys, namely Multiple Activation Key (MAK) and Key Management Service (KMS) Key for each license enrollment the customer has under their volume licensing agreement.如果您的Windows Vista通过批量许可证升级，系统管理员可以使用两种类型的客户特定的钥匙，即多激活密钥（ MAK ）和密钥管理服务（ KMS ）主要为每个入学许可的客户已根据其体积许可协议。

How often will I be asked to activate? 多久，我会被要求激活？

The frequency of activation requests will vary depending on how you choose to proceed.频率激活请求将取决于您选择如何着手。

• If you do not opt out of automatic activation during the installation process, Windows begins to attempt activation three days after you log on for the first time.如果你不选择退出自动激活在安装过程中， Windows开始尝试激活后3天内登录的首次。 It attempts to activate every four hours until it succeeds.它试图以激活每四个小时，直到取得成功。
• If you opted out of automatic activation during the installation process, Windows begins to notify you that activation is required once per day, beginning three days after you log on for the first time.如果您选择了自动激活在安装过程中， Windows开始通知您需要激活一次，每天开始后3天内登录的首次。
• If Windows has not been activated by the 28th day after installation, Windows will stop trying to automatically activate (if enabled).如果Windows尚未启用的第28天安装后， Windows将停止尝试自动激活（如果已启用） 。 Windows will notify you once per day that activation is required until one day of the grace period remains. Windows将再次通知您每天需要激活直到有一天宽限期仍然存在。
• If Windows has not been activated by the last day of the grace period, you will be prompted every four hours to activate.如果Windows尚未启用的最后一天的宽限期，将提示您每隔四小时来激活。
• If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer from a major manufacturer (sometimes referred to as an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM), Windows Vista will have been activated during the manufacturing process.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上的一个主要制造商（有时称为原始设备制造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista将被激活在制造过程中。 No additional actions are required.没有更多的行动是必需的。 (This does not include Windows Vista obtained from the Windows Vista Express program.) （这不包括Windows Vista中获得Windows Vista的快速程序。 ）
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade, please visit the如果您的Windows Vista通过批量许可证升级，请访问 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技术文档 . 。

Can I activate over the telephone? 我可以激活的电话？

Yes.是。 If an Internet connection is not available or you are within the last three days of the grace period, you can activate by telephone.如果Internet连接不可用，或者您在过去3天的宽限期，您可以通过电话激活。 The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process.电话号码不同的位置，并提供在激活过程。

Will I ever need to activate my current copy of Windows again? 我将以往任何时候都需要激活我目前的Windows副本吗？

You might have to activate Windows again in a number of instances, such as:您可能需要重新激活Windows在一些情况下，如：

• You uninstall Windows on one computer and install it on another.您卸载Windows在一台计算机上，并安装在另一台。 (This applies only to Windows Vista acquired via a retail purchase.) During installation, enter the product key that came with your copy of Windows. （这仅适用于Windows Vista中获得通过零售购买。 ）在安装过程中，输入产品密钥附带您的Windows副本。 If automatic activation fails, follow the instructions that walk you through activating Windows by phone.如果自动激活失败，后续的指示，带领您激活Windows的手机。 You will have 30 days to activate your copy of Windows.您将有30天之内来激活您的Windows副本。

  Note: If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, Windows Vista cannot be moved to another computer.注意：如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上， Windows Vista无法转移到另一台计算机上。

• You upgrade your edition of Windows.您升级您的Windows版本。 Upon completion of the upgrade, Windows will attempt to follow the same activation process as it did during the initial installation of Windows.完成后升级时， Windows将尝试遵循相同的激活过程，因为它没有在初始安装的Windows操作系统。
• You make a significant hardware change to your computer, such as upgrading the hard disk drive and memory at the same time or replacing the motherboard in your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) computer.您作出重大改变硬件到您的计算机，如提高硬盘驱动器和内存在同一时间或更换主板在您的OEM （原始设备制造商）的计算机上。 If a major hardware change requires activating Windows again, you will be notified and will have three days to activate your copy of Windows.如果一个主要硬件的变化，需要再次激活Windows ，您将会收到通知，将有三天时间来激活您的Windows副本。
• You reformat your hard disk drive.你重新格式化硬盘驱动器。 Reformatting erases your activation status.改版清除您的激活状态。 In this case, you’ll have 30 days to activate Windows again.在这种情况下，您有30天的时间，以激活Windows 。
• A virus infects your computer and corrupts your activation status.病毒感染您的计算机，并破坏您的激活状态。

I see a balloon that says “Activating Windows.” Does this indicate a problem with my copy of Windows? 我看到一个气球，显示“激活Windows 。 ”这说明一个问题与我的Windows副本？

No, this balloon is a part of the standard Windows activation experience.不，这是一个热气球的一部分，标准的Windows激活的经验。 This balloon appears when Windows attempts to activate.这个热气球时，会出现Windows尝试启用。 When activation is successful, Windows will briefly display a balloon with the message, “Activation was successful.”当激活是成功的， Windows会显示一个简短的气球消息， “激活是成功的。 ”

How do I check the activation status of this computer? 我要如何检查激活状态的这台电脑？

To check your Windows activation status at any time:要检查您的Windows激活状态在任何时候：

1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel , click System and Maintenance , and then click System . 单击开始按钮， 单击控制面板，单击系统和维护，然后单击系统。
2. Under Windows activation , you can view your activation status. 在 Windows 激活 ，您可以查看激活状态。 You can also change your product key by clicking Change product key .您也可以变更您的产品主要通过点击更改产品密钥。

How many different computers can I install Windows Vista on using the same product key? 有多少种不同的电脑可以安装Windows Vista上使用相同的产品密钥？

The number of computers on which you can install Windows Vista depends on the software license.数量上的电脑可以安装Windows Vista取决于软件许可。 For example:例如：

• If you acquire Windows Vista via retail purchase (boxed product), it may only be installed on one computer at a time.如果您购买的Windows Vista通过零售方式（盒装产品） ，它可能只能安装在一台计算机上的时间。 You may choose to uninstall Windows Vista from the initial computer and install it on another computer.您可以选择卸载Windows Vista从最初的电脑并安装在另一台计算机上。 You will then be required to re-activate that copy of Windows on the new computer.然后，您会被要求重新激活的Windows副本的新电脑。
• If you acquire Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, it may only be used on that computer.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上，它可能只适用于该计算机。
• If you acquire Windows Vista via a volume license, visit the如果您购买的Windows Vista通过批量许可证，请访问 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技术文档 . 。

What does “volume license” mean? 什么是“批量许可证”的意思吗？

Microsoft Volume Licensing offers customized programs that are designed to meet the needs of businesses. Microsoft批量许可计划提供个性化的设计，以满足企业。 Tailored to the size and purchasing preference of different companies, these programs provide simple, flexible, and affordable solutions that enable them to easily manage multiple licenses.量身定制的规模和购买偏好不同的公司，这些程序提供简单，灵活和负担得起的解决办法，使他们能够轻松地管理多个许可证。

What is the difference between activation and validation? 之间的区别是什么激活和验证？

Activation is a required process by which Microsoft determines whether or not your product key is being properly used based upon the software license associated with it.激活是必要的过程中，微软确定是否您的产品关键是正确地使用根据软件许可与此相关。 Validation is a process by which Microsoft may be able to determine whether or not your product key has been counterfeited or misused.验证是一个过程，微软可以决定是否您的产品密钥已伪造或滥用。 Failing validation may require re-activation.如果验证可能需要重新激活。

Where do I find my Windows product key for activation? 在哪里可以找到我的Windows产品密钥的激活？

The location of your product key is determined by the way you acquired Windows Vista.的位置，你的产品关键是取决于你的方式获得的Windows Vista 。

• If you acquired Windows Vista via retail purchase, you can find your product key on the proof of license label affixed to the installation disc holder inside the Windows package.如果您的Windows Vista通过零售购买，您可以找到您的产品金钥的证明许可标签贴到安装光盘内持有的Windows封装。
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a computer manufacturer, you can find your product key on the Certificate of Authenticity, usually affixed to your computer.如果您的Windows Vista通过计算机制造商，您可以找到您的产品密钥对证书的真实性，通常贴到您的计算机。

Can I perform a clean installation of Windows Vista? 我可以执行全新安装的Windows Vista ？

Yes, each edition of Windows Vista offers the ability to format the hard disk drive of the system prior to installation.是的，每一个版本的Windows Vista提供的功能来格式化硬盘驱动器的系统之前安装。 However, installation of an upgrade cannot be completed as a clean installation.然而，安装升级无法完成的干净安装。 For more information about installing and reinstalling Windows, visit如需安装和重新安装Windows ，请访问 http://windowshelp.microsoft.com . 。

How many times can I install Windows on my computer before I have to activate Windows again? 多少次我可以安装Windows我的电脑上之前，我需要重新激活Windows ？

You can reinstall Windows on the same computer as many times as you want because activation pairs the Windows product key with information about your computer’s hardware.您可以重新安装Windows在同一台计算机上许多倍，因为你想对激活的Windows产品密钥与有关您的计算机的硬件。 If you make a significant hardware change, you might have to activate Windows again.如果你作出重大的硬件变化，您可以激活Windows 。

What hardware changes may require re-activation? 什么硬件的变化可能需要重新激活？

The Windows Vista re-activation process may vary based on how you acquired Windows Vista.在Windows Vista重新激活过程中可能会有所不同的基础上您获得Windows Vista 。 For example:例如：

• If you acquired Windows Vista via retail purchase (boxed product) or pre-installed on a computer from a local computer vendor, Windows Vista will require re-activation if you, for example:如果您的Windows Vista通过零售方式（盒装产品）或预先安装在计算机上从当地电脑厂商， Windows Vista将需要重新激活如果你，例如：
  • Replace the hard disk drive and memory at the same time.替换硬盘驱动器和内存在同一时间。
  • Replace the motherboard.将主板上。
• If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer from a major manufacturer (sometimes referred to as an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM), Windows Vista will require re-activation if you replace the motherboard with a motherboard not provided by the OEM.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上的一个主要制造商（有时称为原始设备制造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista将需要重新激活如果你更换主板主板没有提供的原始设备制造商。
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade visit the如果您的Windows Vista通过批量许可证升级访问 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技术文档 . 。

What hardware changes can be made without re-activating? 什么硬件的变化可以作出不重新激活？

Hardware changes that do not invoke the Windows Vista re-activation process may vary based on how you acquired Windows Vista.硬件变化，不援引的Windows Vista重新激活过程中可能会有所不同的基础上您获得Windows Vista 。 For example:例如：

• If you acquired Windows Vista via retail purchase (boxed product) or pre-installed on a computer from a local computer vendor, Windows Vista will not require re-activation if you, for example:如果您的Windows Vista通过零售方式（盒装产品）或预先安装在计算机上从当地电脑厂商， Windows Vista将不要求重新激活如果你，例如：
  • Replace the hard disk drive only.替换硬盘驱动器只。
  • Replace the video card and add system memory at the same time.将视频卡和新增系统内存在同一时间。
• If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer from a major manufacturer (sometimes referred to as an Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM), Windows Vista will require re-activation if you replace the motherboard with a motherboard not provided by the OEM.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在计算机上的一个主要制造商（有时称为原始设备制造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista将需要重新激活如果你更换主板主板没有提供的原始设备制造商。
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade visit the Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations.如果您的Windows Vista通过批量许可证升级访问Windows Vista批量激活技术文件。

How do I know if changing hardware will make me re-activate; what hardware causes it to change? 如何知道自己是否会改变硬件使我重新启动;哪些硬件原因它改变吗？

Windows Vista uses an algorithm to determine when changes to hardware are significant enough in nature to require re-activation. Windows Vista使用一种算法来确定何时变动硬件不够显着的性质需要重新激活。 The algorithm used by Windows Vista is more flexible than that used by Windows XP, but each component change has an impact and adds up until you reach a pre-determined limit.该算法所使用的Windows Vista是更灵活的比使用Windows XP ，但每个部分的变化产生了影响，并增加了，直到你达到预先确定的限制。

How many times can I activate Windows Vista? 多少次我可以激活Windows Vista ？

Windows can be activated any number of times, but your re-activation experience will vary based on the way you acquired Windows. Windows可以被激活任何数目的时间，但您重新激活的经验将根据不同的方式来获得Windows操作系统。

• If you acquired Windows Vista via retail purchase (boxed product), you may activate via the Internet the first five times.如果您的Windows Vista通过零售方式（盒装产品） ，您可以启用因特网的第一个五年时间。 Subsequent activations are allowed but must be completed via telephone.随后激活被允许，但必须通过电话完成。
• If you acquire Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, re-installation would not require additional activation steps unless significant hardware changes were made.如果您获得Windows Vista的预安装在一台电脑，重新安装将不再需要额外的激活步骤，除非重大的硬件改动发了言。

How is Windows Vista activation different from activation in Windows XP? 如何Windows Vista激活不同的激活在Windows XP ？

Most users will find that Windows Vista activation is similar to activation in Windows XP, but easier.大多数用户会发现， Windows Vista激活类似激活Windows XP中，但容易。 You can learn more about the Microsoft Software Protection Platform in this whitepaper, but some highlights of the improvements made for Windows Vista activation include:您可以了解更多有关微软软件保护平台在本白皮书，但一些突出的改进了Windows Vista激活包括：

• Windows Vista activation is more flexible in accommodating hardware changes without requiring re-activation. Windows Vista激活是更加灵活，可容纳硬件改动，而不需要重新激活。
• Windows Vista activation has improved accuracy, resulting in better protection of the product. Windows Vista激活了提高准确度，从而更好地保护产品。
• Windows Vista activation has improved anti-tampering technology. Windows Vista激活改善了反篡改技术。

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