Windows Vista Activation FAQ (Myths and Facts) Windows Vista激活的常見問題（神話與真相）

Microsoft builds one of the most successful and uncrackable activation requirement in微軟建立的一個最成功和最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. ，作為一項反盜版技術，旨在驗證軟件產品是合法的和真正的授權。 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.每一個副本安裝Windows Vista必須被激活的用戶能夠繼續獲得正常的Windows Vista功能，同時確保您的產品關鍵是不能被濫用。

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.成千上萬的解釋，問題和神話有關Windows Vista的產品激活，不同的解釋不同的人，如博客只是基於hearsays使這個問題更加複雜。 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.微軟已經公佈了常見的Windows Vista激活明確和doubth並提出了政策，限制和約束眾所周知，以清除任何mythes和疑慮。

What is activation? 是什麼激活？

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，也稱為Microsoft產品激活或Windows產品激活，是一種反盜版技術，旨在驗證軟件產品的合法授權。 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.激活的作品核實，該產品的關鍵， 25個字符的代碼位於您真品證書（通常貼到您的計算機）或授權證明標籤（通常貼在安裝光盤案件） ，是真實的，而不是在使用上更多的個人電腦比所允許的軟件許可。

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軟件許可條款允許您使用Windows而不激活30天的寬限期。 After the grace period expires, Windows will provide only limited functionality until you activate.在寬限期滿時， Windows將只提供有限的功能，直到您啟用。

Does activation collect information that is used to contact me? 是否激活收集資料，用來與我聯繫？

The information collected during activation will not be used to contact you.過程中收集的信息激活將不會被用來與您聯繫。

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.如果您沒有激活Windows後30天內安裝的Windows只能用於縮減功能模式。 Reduced functionality mode allows you to use Windows for one hour at a time for limited troubleshooting.縮減功能模式，您可以使用Windows的一個小時的時間有限的故障排除。 You can regain full use of your computer by activating your copy of Windows.您可以重新充分利用計算機通過激活您的Windows副本。

Note: In Windows Vista SP1, reduced functionality mode has been removed.注：在Windows Vista SP1中，縮減功能模式已被刪除。 Instead, users will be prompted to with notifications to activate repetitively and desktop will become black.相反，用戶會提示的通知啟用反复和台式機將成為黑色。

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激活過程可能會有所不同的基礎上您獲得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通過零售方式（盒裝產品）或預先安裝在計算機上從當地電腦廠商，你將負責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已經安裝，激活將自動開始後3天內登錄第一次，除非你退出安裝過程中。 If the device is connected to the Internet, the software may automatically connect to Microsoft for activation.如果該設備是連接到互聯網，該軟件可以自動連接到微軟的激活。 You can also activate the software manually by Internet or telephone.您還可以激活軟件手動互聯網或電話。
• 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.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上的一個主要製造商（有時稱為原始設備製造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista將被激活在製造過程中。 No additional actions are required.沒有更多的行動是必需的。 (This does not include Windows Vista obtained from the Windows Vista Express program.) （這不包括Windows Vista中獲得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通過批量許可證升級，系統管理員可以使用兩種類型的客戶特定的鑰匙，即多激活密鑰（ MAK ）和密鑰管理服務（ KMS ）主要為每個入學許可的客戶已根據其體積許可協議。

How often will I be asked to activate? 多久，我會被要求激活？

The frequency of activation requests will vary depending on how you choose to proceed.頻率激活請求將取決於您選擇如何著手。

• 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.如果你不選擇退出自動激活在安裝過程中， Windows開始嘗試激活後3天內登錄的首次。 It attempts to activate every four hours until it succeeds.它試圖以激活每四個小時，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.如果您選擇了自動激活在安裝過程中， Windows開始通知您需要激活一次，每天開始後3天內登錄的首次。
• If Windows has not been activated by the 28th day after installation, Windows will stop trying to automatically activate (if enabled).如果Windows尚未啟用的第28天安裝後， Windows將停止嘗試自動激活（如果已啟用） 。 Windows will notify you once per day that activation is required until one day of the grace period remains. Windows將再次通知您每天需要激活直到有一天寬限期仍然存在。
• 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尚未啟用的最後一天的寬限期，將提示您每隔四小時來激活。
• 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.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上的一個主要製造商（有時稱為原始設備製造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista將被激活在製造過程中。 No additional actions are required.沒有更多的行動是必需的。 (This does not include Windows Vista obtained from the Windows Vista Express program.) （這不包括Windows Vista中獲得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通過批量許可證升級，請訪問 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技術文檔 . 。

Can I activate over the telephone? 我可以激活的電話？

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連接不可用，或者您在過去3天的寬限期，您可以通過電話激活。 The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process.電話號碼不同的位置，並提供在激活過程。

Will I ever need to activate my current copy of Windows again? 我將以往任何時候都需要激活我目前的Windows副本嗎？

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

• You uninstall Windows on one computer and install it on another.您卸載Windows在一台計算機上，並安裝在另一台。 (This applies only to Windows Vista acquired via a retail purchase.) During installation, enter the product key that came with your copy of Windows. （這僅適用於Windows Vista中獲得通過零售購買。 ）在安裝過程中，輸入產品密鑰附帶您的Windows副本。 If automatic activation fails, follow the instructions that walk you through activating Windows by phone.如果自動激活失敗，後續的指示，帶領您激活Windows的手機。 You will have 30 days to activate your copy of Windows.您將有30天之內來激活您的Windows副本。

  Note: If you acquired Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, Windows Vista cannot be moved to another computer.注意：如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上， Windows Vista無法轉移到另一台計算機上。

• You upgrade your edition of Windows.您升級您的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.完成後升級時， Windows將嘗試遵循相同的激活過程，因為它沒有在初始安裝的Windows操作系統。
• 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.您作出重大改變硬件到您的計算機，如提高硬盤驅動器和內存在同一時間或更換主板在您的OEM （原始設備製造商）的計算機上。 If a major hardware change requires activating Windows again, you will be notified and will have three days to activate your copy of Windows.如果一個主要硬件的變化，需要再次激活Windows ，您將會收到通知，將有3天激活您的Windows副本。
• You reformat your hard disk drive.你重新格式化硬盤驅動器。 Reformatting erases your activation status.改版清除您的激活狀態。 In this case, you’ll have 30 days to activate Windows again.在這種情況下，您有30天的時間，以激活Windows 。
• A virus infects your computer and corrupts your activation status.病毒感染您的計算機，並破壞您的激活狀態。

I see a balloon that says “Activating Windows.” Does this indicate a problem with my copy of Windows? 我看到一個氣球，顯示“激活Windows 。 ”這是否說明一個問題與我的Windows副本？

No, this balloon is a part of the standard Windows activation experience.不，這是一個熱氣球的一部分，標準的Windows激活的經驗。 This balloon appears when Windows attempts to activate.這個熱氣球時，會出現Windows嘗試啟用。 When activation is successful, Windows will briefly display a balloon with the message, “Activation was successful.”當激活是成功的， Windows會顯示一個簡短的氣球消息， “激活是成功的。 ”

How do I check the activation status of this computer? 我要如何檢查激活狀態的這台電腦？

To check your Windows activation status at any time:要檢查您的Windows激活狀態在任何時候：

1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel , click System and Maintenance , and then click System . 單擊開始按鈕， 單擊控制面板，單擊系統和維護，然後單擊系統。
2. Under Windows activation , you can view your activation status. 在 Windows 激活 ，您可以查看激活狀態。 You can also change your product key by clicking Change product key .您也可以變更您的產品主要通過點擊更改產品密鑰。

How many different computers can I install Windows Vista on using the same product key? 有多少種不同的電腦可以安裝Windows Vista上使用相同的產品密鑰？

The number of computers on which you can install Windows Vista depends on the software license.數量上的電腦可以安裝Windows Vista取決於軟件許可。 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.如果您購買的Windows Vista通過零售方式（盒裝產品） ，它可能只能安裝在一台計算機上的時間。 You may choose to uninstall Windows Vista from the initial computer and install it on another computer.您可以選擇卸載Windows Vista從最初的電腦並安裝在另一台計算機上。 You will then be required to re-activate that copy of Windows on the new computer.然後，您會被要求重新激活的Windows副本的新電腦。
• If you acquire Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, it may only be used on that computer.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上，它可能只適用於該計算機。
• If you acquire Windows Vista via a volume license, visit the如果您購買的Windows Vista通過批量許可證，請訪問 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技術文檔 . 。

What does “volume license” mean? 什麼是“批量許可證”的意思嗎？

Microsoft Volume Licensing offers customized programs that are designed to meet the needs of businesses. Microsoft批量許可計劃提供個性化的設計，以滿足企業。 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.量身定制的規模和購買偏好不同的公司，這些程序提供簡單，靈活和負擔得起的解決辦法，使他們能夠輕鬆地管理多個許可證。

What is the difference between activation and validation? 之間的區別是什麼激活和驗證？

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.激活是必要的過程中，微軟確定是否您的產品關鍵是正確地使用根據軟件許可與此相關。 Validation is a process by which Microsoft may be able to determine whether or not your product key has been counterfeited or misused.驗證是一個過程，微軟可以決定是否您的產品密鑰已偽造或濫用。 Failing validation may require re-activation.如果驗證可能需要重新激活。

Where do I find my Windows product key for activation? 在哪裡可以找到我的Windows產品密鑰的激活？

The location of your product key is determined by the way you acquired Windows Vista.的位置，你的產品關鍵是取決於你的方式獲得的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通過零售購買，您可以找到您的產品金鑰的證明許可標籤貼到安裝光盤內持有的Windows封裝。
• 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通過計算機製造商，您可以找到您的產品密鑰對證書的真實性，通常貼到您的計算機。

Can I perform a clean installation of Windows Vista? 我可以執行全新安裝的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，每一個版本的Windows Vista提供的功能來格式化硬盤驅動器的系統之前安裝。 However, installation of an upgrade cannot be completed as a clean installation.然而，安裝升級無法完成的乾淨安裝。 For more information about installing and reinstalling Windows, visit如需安裝和重新安裝Windows ，請訪問 http://windowshelp.microsoft.com . 。

How many times can I install Windows on my computer before I have to activate Windows again? 多少次我可以安裝Windows我的電腦上之前，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.您可以重新安裝Windows在同一台計算機上許多倍，因為你想對激活的Windows產品密鑰與有關您的計算機的硬件。 If you make a significant hardware change, you might have to activate Windows again.如果你作出重大的硬件變化，您可以激活Windows 。

What hardware changes may require re-activation? 什麼硬件的變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重新激活過程中可能會有所不同的基礎上您獲得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通過零售方式（盒裝產品）或預先安裝在計算機上從當地電腦廠商， Windows Vista將需要重新激活如果你，例如：
  • Replace the hard disk drive and memory at the same time.替換硬盤驅動器和內存在同一時間。
  • Replace the motherboard.將主板上。
• 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.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上的一個主要製造商（有時稱為原始設備製造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista將需要重新激活如果你更換主板主板沒有提供的原始設備製造商。
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade visit the如果您的Windows Vista通過批量許可證升級訪問 Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations Windows Vista批量激活技術文檔 . 。

What hardware changes can be made without re-activating? 什麼硬件的變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.硬件變化，不援引的Windows Vista重新激活過程中可能會有所不同的基礎上您獲得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通過零售方式（盒裝產品）或預先安裝在計算機上從當地電腦廠商， Windows Vista將不要求重新激活如果你，例如：
  • Replace the hard disk drive only.替換硬盤驅動器只。
  • Replace the video card and add system memory at the same time.將視頻卡和新增系統內存在同一時間。
• 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.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在計算機上的一個主要製造商（有時稱為原始設備製造商或OEM ） ， Windows Vista將需要重新激活如果你更換主板主板沒有提供的原始設備製造商。
• If you acquired Windows Vista via a volume license upgrade visit the Windows Vista Volume Activation technical documentations.如果您的Windows Vista通過批量許可證升級訪問Windows Vista批量激活技術文件。

How do I know if changing hardware will make me re-activate; what hardware causes it to change? 如何知道自己是否會改變硬件使我重新啟動;哪些硬件原因它改變嗎？

Windows Vista uses an algorithm to determine when changes to hardware are significant enough in nature to require re-activation. Windows Vista使用一種算法來確定何時變動硬件不夠顯著的性質需要重新激活。 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.該算法所使用的Windows Vista是更靈活的比使用Windows XP ，但每個部分的變化產生了影響，並增加了，直到你達到預先確定的限制。

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可以被激活任何數目的時間，但您重新激活的經驗將根據不同的方式來獲得Windows操作系統。

• 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通過零售方式（盒裝產品） ，您可以啟用因特網的第一個五年時間。 Subsequent activations are allowed but must be completed via telephone.隨後激活被允許，但必須通過電話完成。
• If you acquire Windows Vista pre-installed on a computer, re-installation would not require additional activation steps unless significant hardware changes were made.如果您獲得Windows Vista的預安裝在一台電腦，重新安裝將不再需要額外的激活步驟，除非重大的硬件改動發了言。

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.大多數用戶會發現， Windows Vista激活類似激活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:您可以了解更多有關微軟軟件保護平台在本白皮書，但一些突出的改進了Windows Vista激活包括：

• Windows Vista activation is more flexible in accommodating hardware changes without requiring re-activation. Windows Vista激活是更加靈活，可容納硬件改動，而不需要重新激活。
• Windows Vista activation has improved accuracy, resulting in better protection of the product. Windows Vista激活了提高準確度，從而更好地保護產品。
• Windows Vista activation has improved anti-tampering technology. Windows Vista激活改善了反篡改技術。

IMPORTANT : You're reading a machine translated page which is provided "as is" without warranty. 重要：您正在閱讀的機器翻譯網頁這是“原樣”提供，無保修。 Unlike human translation, machine translation does not understand the grammar, semantics, syntax, idioms of natural language, thus often produce inaccurate and low quality text which is misleading and incomprehensible.不同人的翻譯，機器翻譯不明白的語法，語義，句法，成語自然語言，因此，往往產生不準確，低質量的文字這是誤導和費解。 Thus, please refer to因此，請參閱 original English article英文原文的文章 when in doubt.當懷疑。

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