You are prompted to activate Windows Vista after you install Windows Vista
Service Pack 1: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947519[/url]

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"Ishtar" <Ishtar@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> HP computer came with Vista Home Premium 32x, worked just fine until all
> of
> the sudden the validation windows keep pooping up. At the same time I lost
> printer capability - uninstall, re-install, new driver download did not
> work.
> Aero left the building at the same time and am unable to get it back, even
> following all the trouble shooting steps
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