Product Activation is required to use the product in full feature mode. After this product key is assigned, you cannot use the same product key to activate the product on other computers. After you activate the software product, a specific product key is assigned to the computer hardware on which you installed the product. Q1: What is Microsoft Product Activation?Ī1: Microsoft Product Activation tries to reduce counterfeit software, and to make sure that Microsoft customers receive the software quality that they expect. 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. Note: Support for Streets & Trips, AutoRoute, and MapPoint ended in 2015.