Microsoft has released this update to make the Windows Vista activation and validation process easier to understand. This update improves the user experience by providing additional information to help resolve certain identified issues during the Windows Vista activation and validation process.
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This update provides specific product information for the user that can help the Windows Vista activation and validation processes. The improved instructions that are included in this update help make it easier for the user to activate and validate Windows Vista. Links to more detailed online information are provided. These links help the user to resolve issues more quickly and effectively or to obtain help from Microsoft.

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Download information

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Windows Vista for 32-bit computers (all languages)

Download the package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DC2AD07B-D5D7-407A-9A0E-3F3D142682D0)

Windows Vista for 64-bit computers (all languages)

Download the package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B4ED493E-89FA-499D-B73B-0177BC140698)
Release Date: July 10, 2007

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