InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Windows Vista Forumhttp://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Admin@VistaForums.comThu, 08 Jan 2009 16:13:16 GMT20http://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic11157-7-1.aspxThat's why it leaves you with internet acces for up to an hour so you can go to MS website and have it verified and activated or buy a license if you have been a victim of piracy, even having bought a copy depending on where it was from doesn't always mean it's a genuine copy.Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:37:26 GMTcyclichttp://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic11157-7-1.aspx<DIV class="mb cb fontsize2 " id=body><DIV id=inbdy><A name=msg_5d1993176d896318></A>:w00t:I recently purchased the Windows Vista software . Once I completed the <BR>installation I thought I was good to go. Well I moved across state and <BR>finally unpacked my computer.... I turned it on and I was informed <BR>that windows has enabled reduced functionality on my os....ok so how <BR>the hell do i "Go to the start menu" to activate my copy of windows if <BR>my OS is gone ... all I have access to right now is internet..... <BR>Sorry about the frustration its just bad timing for this activation <BR>and validation crap....Im so thankful for any response I need your <BR>help ...thanks :w00t:</DIV><BR style="FONT-SIZE: 8px" clear=all></DIV>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:01:01 GMTkristina_f_1