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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• Volume Activation ‘tips & tricks’ for Office 2010, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

  
  D' Technology Weblog — Authority: 545
  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: 143
  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: 433
  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: 150
  (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: 758
  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: 179
  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: 123
  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: 417
  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: 567
  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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• How do I activate my copy of Windows 7?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 613
  How do I get this copy of Windows 7 activated? I had an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, upgraded it to Windows 7 Professional Upgrade (bought via Microsoft.com). I went through the Windows Anytime Upgrade and it is now prompting for activation. When I enter my upgrade key it tells me that this is a new ...
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• What will it cost for unlimited everything for the new iphone 3gs per month?

  
  smartphones video-reviews and info — Authority: 152
  Hal posted: Ok, I’ve been hearing different things from everyone about this new monthly rate for the new iphone 3gs. I’d like the get the iphone 3gs 32gb which is $300 I want unlimited texting which I hear is $20 and I want unlimited data which is I hear $30 the activation fee I hear is $18 So.. excluding ...
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• 30 plus Microsoft Windows 7 features phone home in accordance with Privacy supplement

  
  D' Technology Weblog — Authority: 545
  Microsoft is making no secret of the Windows 7 features that phone home, and, in fact, offers a full disclosure on Windows 7 Privacy Statement webpage. All the information disclosed is publicly accessible, and has been so even before the RTM of Windows Vista’s successor. Quick list of features and components that ...
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• Rogers/Fido No Activation Fee Until January 1 2010

  
  iPhone in Canada Blog - Tips, Tricks, News, and Tutorials for Canadian iPhone Users — Authority: 436
  Effective December 10, 2009, Rogers and Fido are waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new 3-year term activations on the following rate plans: Mega Value Plans (All “choice of feature” ...
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• PandaLabs Trojan Warning – FakeWindows.A, and UrlDistract.A

  
  Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts — Authority: 138
  Courtesy of Panda Security: This week’s PandaLabs report looks at two new Trojans (FakeWindows.A, and UrlDistract.A), that try to trick users in order to steal their data.FakeWindows.A is a Trojan that resembles a Windows XP activation process.This malware can reach computers through email, or can be downloaded from ...
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• DMT : The Spirit Molecule Documentary

  
  Psychedelic Adventure — Authority: 119
  DMT : The Spirit Molecule , an excellent documentary based on the brilliant work of Dr. Rick Strassman the best selling author of the famous book by the same name DMT : The Spirit Molecule ... Dr. Rick Strassman shares extensively researched knowledge about the Pineal Gland, DMT, Near Death Experiences, Altered States ...
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• Activation of the Day - The 100 Yard Shot

  
  Headlines — Authority: 121
  Prior to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, 225 football fans participated in a 100-yard long shot promotion courtesy of Shotsticks, Sobieski Vodka, and Bartender in the Box. The act served as a great publicity stunt for the brands and provides a benchmark for brands who are looking to engage fans in the tailgate lots prior ...
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• The New Office Starter 2010 for Windows7

  
  Windows 7 News — Authority: 579
  Microsoft’s second tier office product suite, Microsoft Works, is getting a makeover in 2010. Dubbed Office Starter 2010 it is intended to offer many changes to the suite to make it conform more to the Windows 7 platform and Office 2010 suite of tools. It is going to be preloaded on new PC’s. It will only include ...
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• TechPP Mega Christmas Giveaway : Speedbit Video Accelarator

  
  Technically Personal! — Authority: 537
  Don’t you hate it when you try to watch a YouTube clip and it keeps stopping during playback? What it’s doing there is buffering more video data to play on your computer. Yes, even when streaming the video, the video data gets downloaded onto your computer and this process is referred to as buffering. Although ...
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