Activation key is already in use error

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• Hi, I reinstalled vista windows several times on my pc during the past three years, but now he he isaying my activation key is already in use. Can anyone help please

  Hi, I reinstalled vista windows several times on my pc during the past three years, but now he he isaying my activation key is already in use. Can anyone help please

  Use the phone activation, do not meet all the prompts until the opportunity to talk to a real person

• I moved a drive and it says my activation key has already been used is anyway I can get it back to keep it active

  I moved a drive and it says my activation key has already been used is anyway I can get it back to keep it active

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!
  You have reached the right forum for your question.

  This problem occurs because you changed the hard drive. When a change is made in the hard disk of the windows vista system will ask you to activate.

  To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start, and then click computer.
  b. click System Properties on the toolbar and then click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
  c. click Show me other ways to activate.
  d. click on use the automated telephone and then follow the instructions.

  You can also navigate to the link below and try to follow the steps to reactivate the copy of Vista.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756

  Reference link:
  What is activation?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/what-is-activation

  Activate Windows on this computer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/activate-Windows-on-this-computer

  Please respond with the information. I'd be happy to help you further.

• I had to format my hard drive after a problem now a message says that my activation key is already in use

  I had a problem with my computer, a file is missing so I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled vista Home premium something.

  During activation, he said that the activation key was already in use.

  It's a key genune came with my computer.

  Any help is appreciated!

  George Gardner

  I noticed there was a choice to call the microsoft automated, activation number, which I did.

  I am now activated.

  Phew!

  I hope that this post is useful for others.

• Can not activate a Windows product key is already in use error message

  Original title: product key which with pc, problem of activation key now prodct

  I do not have hcl pc with vista Home premium lic. is not recognized, see the message this number already in use how it is possible

  Hi himmatsinghparihar

  Why try activating windows was not enabled before?

  You try to activate windows after you have reinstalled the operating system?

  You can click on the link below to know Windows activation

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

• Windows Vista activation problem, error: product key is already in use on another computer.

  Original title: activation problems.

  After installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit on my laptop, he asks now the product key to activate windows.  He won't accept him, indicating that the product key is already used on another computer.  It is not the case! What can I do?

  Hello les1helen,

  If you get a message that the product key is already in use then the next step is to use telephone activation. See this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• When activating my windows vista ultimate product, I get the response that the license key is already in use, let me know how to solve this problem?

  When activating my windows vista ultimate product, I get the response that the license key is already in use, let me know how to solve this problem?

  KiranS Hello,

  Judging by your post, it seems that Microsoft had technical problems when you tried to activate your copy of Vista by phone. Have you tried phoning the line Activation again?

  The normal procedure is that if the activation fails through the automated system, the call is transferred to a real person. It is the only available option if you get the error 'use existing product key'.

  I can only suggest that you try again the activation by phone and see what happens.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Product key is already in use - activation of a copy on a new computer.

  Recently, I bought a computer from a big brand. I installed a legitimate copy of Windows Vista Edition Family Premium on it which came with my dads computer, also bought the same brand. The installed fine print, on more than one occasion and has been also validated successfully on each installation. The same disc has been used before that to install and activate a copy of Windows on my dads computer.

  However, my computer broke and after much hassl, he was returned to the company and I am waiting for a refund. I formatted the computer off until it is, including the installed copy of Vista.

  Now, I bought a new computer and installed the same copy of Vista on it. Once again no problems with installation.

  When I came to activate Windows online I met with the message that the product key is already in use. Of searching this forum I found that I was able to activate the copy by phone and so called, followed the instructions and was told that I could not activate this copy that was only to use a computer.

  How can I now go to the activation of the copy that I have on my new computer? If I was told it correctly and it can be installed on a computer, then how is it that a second facility was made and activated on my old and now returned computer?

  Any help would be valuable.

  By purchasing a commercial version, you have an oem version which is forever linked to the origonal PC, and when this PC die so do your vista licenses

• Try to activate Windows, error: this product key has already been used on another computer

  (Original title: Hi I get this key product and equipment repaired already in use)

  How can I fix? any suggestions please? I can't activate my windows because it says that it has already been used, the cause of this is my equipment got repaired and when he returned he disabled just, please

  I tried to enter my product key for windows, and he just said "this product key has already been used on another computer" but that is the only computer where I installed my Windows 8, I tried the method by which you must contact their office by the number of the machine and you must give them 9 packed numbers and enter this told you on the phone. But I can't contact then given the number of the machine and also I tried to send the technician takes charge, but it did not help, I need help badly please. Thank you.

  Hi Christian,

  I understand that after getting your equipment repaired, you cannot activate Windows 8.

  As the ID of the product gets changed every time the internal components of the machine are modified and when you try to activate Windows it identifies it as a machine to new or different.

  I suggest you contact the support phone or chat for assistance with Windows.

  See the link below for the number of support:

  Global Customer Service phone numbers

  http://Support2.Microsoft.com/GP/customer-service-phone-numbers/en-GB?WA=wsignin1.0

  You want to chat instead, check the link below:

  http://answerdesk.Microsoft.com

  Hope this helps, get back to us if you need further assistance for Windows.

• Product key is already in use/Windows is not genuine

  Hello.

  I have a Sony Vaio with Vista.

  Recently restored by laptop to the factory setting and did successfully. But now it says my product key is already in use and so my windows is not genuine.

  I checked similar problems but the activation of the phone doesn't seem to be an option as the country where I live I (Iran) is not specified.

  Help?

  Hello

  Product worldwide Activation Centers

  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx

  "is already in use" normally means that you use the product key is active alreasdy on another computer

  The software has been installed on another computer?  OEM licenses are not transferable.

  Retail licenses can be installed on another computer, but must be uninstalled from another computer.

• Receiving a message and that I try to activate Windows with the product key is already in use.

  product key for Windows vista

  I received the windows vista product key but I use the product key for activation, microsoft is answer me on the product key is obtained another used already... How can I do now?

  Hello

  I assume you have reinstalled Windows on your machine and tried to activate it and Windows is saying that your "product key is already in use"? If this is the case see this link from my website: http://www.winuser.co.uk/windows_vista_faq/87_product_key_already_in_use.html John Barnett MVP: Associate Expert Windows XP: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ;

• After removing Mac Bootcamp in Windows 7, when you try to reinstall, "Windows key is already in use.

  I used to run Windows 7 on a Mac with Bootcamp. later, I removed the bootcamp on my mac and reinstalled Windows 7 on a PC. When I try to enter the Windows key, I received a message that the key is already in use! Any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Product key Vista already in use?

  I have a Compaq Presario F730 Notebook PC. I bought it two years ago. Today, when I got home I got a message on my screen that said that I needed to get my vista product key. I entered and it notified me that my key was already in use. I went to the Microsoft site and basically, he told me that I had to check my information produced by phone. I did, but they said I had a "defect in my product key." After being transferred to a technician, told me that Compaq had bought the license to put vista on my computer and it would have to be solved on end of Compaq. They me transferred to Compaq and I waited an hour before I hung up. Is there anyway to get the support of a technician on the forums? Everyone fell on this problem, if so, how you resolve?

  I usually more luck on the cat... have you tried? http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact/chat_1.html (for US), I'm not sure it would work as well as the phone in your situation, though, as you will need to speak to a representative at a higher level. You might be better just try calling at different times of the day to find one of the periods of time during the day when the queue of the call is low.

• I have re installed Windows vista on the same computer laptop and now its says product key is already in use.

  I had Windows vista on my laptop after 1 year I had to re install windows, but now its always tells me that the product key is already in use (I use the product key for the same computer laptop I installed previously on).

  Please tell me why this is happening as I am once again the installation on the same laptop.

  Thank you

  I see what is the problem.

  You have a corrupted Licnsing store-

  Please try the steps below to re-create the store with the correct data.

  (1) open an Internet browser window.
  (2) type: %windir%\system32 in the browser's address bar.
  (3) find the CMD.exe file
  (4) make a right click on CMD.exe and select "Run as Administrator"
  (5) type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you're sure, select Yes)
  (6) type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing
  (7) type: Rename tokens.bar tokens.dat
  (8) type: cd %windir%\system32
  (9) type: net start slsvc
  (10) type: cscript slmgr.vbs - FLIR (it may take time for this will be complete, please be patient)
  (11) restart your computer twice.

  You may need to enter your COA key and activate it.
  Once complete, run another report MGADiag and post back with the results

• System has crashed, reinstalled Vista Ultimate x 64 OEM DVD and now cannot be enabled as a key is already "in use".

  So yes, my little hard drive, so I bought a new, formatted to NTFS and installed my copy of Vista Ultimate x 64 I used on my drive HARD end. I was unable to activate my OS because of the product key being «already in use» Is there something I can do or where can I find the number to talk to a human being that I can explain and get this situation resolved?

  Activate manually.

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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