Note Some games that are only multiplayer games do not let you start the game until you activate it. If you choose not to activate the product, you can use the product only in a reduced trial mode.
Product Activation is required to use the product in full feature mode. Q1: What is Microsoft Product Activation? After you activate the software product, a specific product key is assigned to the computer hardware on which you installed the product.Īfter this product key is assigned, you cannot use the same product key to activate the product on other computers. This article lists the frequently asked questions about how to activate Microsoft Games for Windows, Streets and Trips, and Mappoint. If you enjoyed these products and are looking for a replacement, we encourage you to try out Bing Maps. Microsoft will no longer provide technical support for these apps.