activation

The word activation is a derivative of the word active, which is defined in this use case by Merriam-Webster as "producing or involving action or movement."

In the tech world, the word activation is usually talked about in terms of making a product active for use on someone's computer, game system, or other electronic device. Product activation is an easy way for consumer electronics makers to limit the number of people who can use their creations without paying for an additional copy of the item. Popular software maker Microsoft uses lengthy activation keys with each of their products, preventing consumers from installing their goods on multiple machines beyond their home or office.

As long as there is a way for companies to make money off these products, activation keys will continue to be in place.

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• Microsoft Office 2010 Blue Edition – Full Activated

  
  Newbie Blogger - UptoDate & Free Software Downloads — Authority: 137
  Microsoft Office 2010 Blue Edition – Fully Activated! - New Links Microsoft® Office 2010 gives you rich and powerful new ways to deliver your best work – whether you’re at work, home, or school – on a computer, Web browser, or Smartphone. Grab your audience’s attention and inspire them with your ideas ...
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• Any idea what Virgin wants you to do?

  
  mobilesyrup.com — Authority: 649
  Virgin Mobile has always been out there in creative ways to promote their brand, devices and events. They have a promo going on now that is boldly stated in capital letters on their homepage (perhaps desperate for business) where they’ll give you a $50 credit when you activate online. In addition, depending if you ...
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• HOW MUCH DOES ACTIVATION COST FOR AN IPHONE?

  
  Free Voip Info , free voips calls - iphone - skype - nokia - cisco - dlink — Authority: 172
  I am formulation on shopping an iphone but, we wish to know about how most it is starting to price me. How most is a iphone itself, how most is activation, as well as how most is a annual check starting to cost?
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• TechPP Mega Christmas Giveaway : ESET NOD32 Antivirus

  
  Technically Personal! — Authority: 554
  Day 30 of TechPP Mega Christmas Giveaway . It’s the finale!! What an amazing journey this has been. This campaign deserves a grand finishing and luckily I have my most favorite antivirus solution – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 to be given away! Before that let us check out why this software is my favorite! ESET ...
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• WINDOWS® 7™ AIO 32BIT & 64 BIT WORK 100%

  
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  Windows® 7™ AIO 32bit & 64 Bit Work 100% | 3.74 Gb
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• WINDOWS® 7™ AIO 32BIT & 64 BIT WORK 100%

  
  Free Download — Authority: 180
  Windows® 7™ AIO 32bit & 64 Bit Work 100% | 3.74 Gb
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• Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Professional Corporate Integrated December 2009

  
  Virtual Download — Authority: 170
  Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Professional Corporate Integrated December 2009 | Size : 648 MB Click on Link Below To Start Download Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Professional Corporate Integrated December 2009
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• Avoiding a common SSN-verification problem

  
  Work Fanatic — Authority: 145
  A little preparation now can help you avoid some hassle that’s common with the use of the Social Security Number Verification Service. Users of Business Services Online (BSO) must first register, then wait for an activation code in the mail. This means employers that want to use the popular SSN Verification ...
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• WIND offers new phones

  
  Gadget News and Reviews — Authority: 465
  There is a new wireless carrier player in town for Canadians, and WIND will be offering the following handsets to the masses in the Great White North - BlackBerry 9700, Samsung Gravity 2, HTC Maple, Huawei U759 and the Huawei E181 documents stick. There is still no specific pricing available for the notes plans, but ...
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• Volume Activation ‘tips & tricks’ for Office 2010, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

  
  D' Technology Weblog — Authority: 531
  If you’re planning on deploying Office 2010 , Windows 7, Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 , Server 2008, or a combination, the activation technologiesre essentially same for all. The same KMS host running on R2, volume editions of Windows 7 , or Server 2003 can activate both Windows and Office, for e.g. This post ...
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• Behavioral activation is an evidence-based treatment for depression

  
  Lancashire Care Library and Information Service — Authority: 138
  Behavioral activation is an evidence-based treatment for depression , Behavior Modification,  2009 Nov; 33(6): 818-29 Abstract: Recent reviews of evidence-based treatment for depression did not identify behavioral activation as an evidence-based practice. Therefore, this article conducted a systematic ...
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• Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 CBE Free Activation key

  
  Blogsolute — Authority: 438
  Every year ComputerBild gives away free Licenses of Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 which is a special edition called Kaspersky Security suite CBE (Computer Bild Edition) so, readers who have used Kaspersky CBE 2009 knows its the same Kaspersky Internet security suite with free activation key valid for 9 months. ...
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• Card Activation Advisor – Call Center Jobs Philippines

  
  Philippine Call Center Jobs — Authority: 148
  (January 14, 2009) – (090061272) RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Description Chase Card Services strives toward its vision of creating lifelong, engaged relationships with our customers by being a trusted provider of financial services. With more than 156 million cards in circulation and $151 billion in ...
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• Recycle that contract-free iPhone as a holiday gift

  
  The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Authority: 760
  Filed under: iPhone Were sure this will be a hit for the holiday season: Apple recently updated one of the iPhone support articles , explaining how you can continue using an iPhone as a quasi-iPod touch, if you no longer have a cellphone contract with your carrier. Lets give an example: Your iPhone 3G contract ...
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• WINDOWS 7 ULOADER 6.0.0.6 BY ORBIT30

  
  Free Download — Authority: 180
  The fresh version of the activator for opreatsionnyh systems such as Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7, developed Orbit30. Quality and fast activation - the main advantage of this activator. Tested on x86 and x64. Features: * Supports 32-bit (x86) * Supports 64-bit (x64) * Ability to use your Product ...
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• Windows XP Activation Crack

  
  Windows Operation System — Authority: 169
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• The requested look up key was not found in any activation content

  
  hyper-ballad's blog — Authority: 120
  I recently solved this problem simple as this if you try to search a URL on the address bar of your internet explorer and it comes up as this ‘the requested look up key was not found in any activation content, follow the simple instructions below to solve this problem 1. right-click on internet explorer icon on ...
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• Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) & licensing sites issues update

  
  Microsoft SMB Community Blog — Authority: 467
  For anyone that has attempted to reach the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) website, Volume Licensing Contract Manager site, or Explore.MS recently and encountered issues, here is an update from the Licensing Team on what is happening and what you can expect: As you are aware, Microsoft recently ...
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• Kaspersky Keys For KAV and KIS All Versions[Updated 15/12/09]

  
  Virtual Download — Authority: 170
  Kaspersky Keys For KAV and KIS All Versions[Updated 15/12/09] I Enclosed Here,Activation Keys For Kaspersky Internet Security And Kaspersky Antivirus All Versions.I Included Keys For v7,v8,v9,v2009 and v2010.All Keys Working well At This Moment.Keys Were Updated On 15th December 2009 At 4:00 GMT. Category: ...
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• Free Cake Mania Game Download

  
  The Freebie Blogger — Authority: 545
  Sign up for a free account at Sandlot Games and you can get a free download of the Cake Mania Game and an activation code.  This offer expires on 12/20/09 and is available internationally. Related Posts: Free WinX HD Video Converter Download 2 Free Big Fish Game Downloads
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