How windows activation works

Posted on January 19, 2009

If you buy or build a new comptuer, at some point you will need to activate windows XP or vista to continue using it. Microsoft introduced windows product activation (WPA) to many of its products as a way to prevent software piracy. When installing windows, you have up to 30 days to activate windows or you will not be able to login anymore. Activation is usually done online or by telephone. Remember that activation and windows registration are two different things so don’t confuse them. Registration is optional and activation is a must.

If you buy a PC from a vendor then it will come already activated unlike building your own or buying a computer without OS installed. So how does WPA work? The process starts with More

Microsoft Office 14 Screenshots Leaked

Posted on January 18, 2009

Screenshots of the upcoming Microsoft office 14 which is rumored to be released in 2010 has been leaked. Last week Microsoft released an early alpha build for select testers but somehow the screenshots have been leaked out. It is also rumored that the photos came from a Russian tester from wzor.net. Here are a few shots…

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Welcome to Civilizedweb.com

Posted on January 18, 2009

Welcome to Civilizedweb.com. This blog is still new but I’m hoping that in the next coming weeks it will grow. I have a passion for computers, internet and tech stuff so i decided to start a blog to write about what i like. Here you will get the latest internet news covering from search engines to operating systems and web2.0. Also how to tips will be posted here frequently and at least everyday we will scan the web and find the best Gadget of that day and post it. Other More