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Getting started with Windows Vista

Getting Started with Windows Vista

Easy steps to get Windows Vista up and running

1

Install Windows Vista
Skip this step if you bought a PC with Windows Vista pre-installed.

2

Connect to the Internet
Use the Internet Wizard for a step-by-step guide to getting online.

3

Download and install service packs
Get Windows Vista Service Pack 2 with all of the latest updates since SP1.

4

Activate Windows Vista
You can do this either online or by phone.

5

Register your copy of Windows
Get tips, tricks, fun ideas, and creative hints.

Latest news

Support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) ended on July 12, 2011. Learn more.

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Windows Community

Check out Windows community forums, blog posts, columns, and articles.

The possibilities

Explore Windows Vista features

Discover what you can do with Windows Vista.