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13. The product key is located either on the inside door
covering your drive bays (on LX cases) or on the rear
of your case. On notebooks, the key is located on the
underside of the system. Once you have entered the
product key, Windows will begin its setup routine. Follow all
prompts and dialog boxes to complete the setup process.
Note that the product key does not contain the numerals 0, 1, or 5.
When you login to Windows for the fi rst time, you will see the
Windows activation screen.
14. Activate Windows. You will have thirty (30) days to activate
Windows. The easiest activation method is over the
Internet.
To activate over a broadband (cable or DSL) connection:
1. Bypass the activation screen.
Chapter 1
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An active Internet connection will make the
next step easier.