Some say this feature is present to help legitimate customers deal with activation issues,
if any were to arise. More information about this process is available at http://windows
secrets.com/comp/070215#story1.
Figure 2.3
A Prompt during the Install if Users Fail
to Enter Their Product Codes
EXAM WARNING
Know that Vista can be installed without a product code and used for
30 days. After the 30-day period, it enters a reduced functionality mode.
The operating system will only come out of the reduced functionality
mode if a product code is entered and Vista is activated. (Unless Vista is ...
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