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- Action Center
A feature in Windows 8.1 that lets you view and fix problems and run automated troubleshooters, among other things. The Action Center is represented by a white flag on the desktop taskbar.
- Activation
The process you must complete to verify that you have a valid copy of Windows 8.1, which includes a Product ID. You usually activate Windows 8.1 online the first time that you turn on your computer or device, but there are other activation options. Activation is mandatory.
- Active window
The window that is in the foreground and currently in use. The active window has a red x for a close button, while inactive windows do not.
- Address bar
In Internet Explorer or any web browser, the area in which you type Internet addresses, also known ...
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