Activation of series already in use

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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.

• Activation key is already in use error

  Dear members,

  I bought Win 8 online and installed on a laptop that I was using. Later, I formatted the hard drive of this laptop and sold and bought a new. When I tried to activate the engine on the new laptop, it gave error that your activation key is already used to activate. I know that my copy of windows to be used elsewhere. How can I activate my windows 8 on the new PC?

  Thanks for the reply, it is a retail purchase, I called the online support and they give me some numbers that I entered and windows has been activated.

• Activation error: product already in use key

  I changed my HDD may because old hard drive has been courupted he did reverse what it self and ask me to change the hard drive now, I changed the hard drive. It's been more than a year I m using windows vista, but suddenly microsoft request the activation of the product... I did several times but nothing happens again n it asks again for the activation of the product and when I give the activation code it tells me that it is in respect of the use. now, the deadline has passed n my computer restarts with the same product activation window I entered the key, but displays the error code. I also noticed that my computer restarts every one to two hours. I'm very confused m help please thanks...

  You have to manually enable.  This issue of reactivation occurs from time to time (in fact rarely) but there is nothing to worry.

  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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• Activation after formatting problems. Has encountered an error that my product key is already in use.

  I bought Windows Vista Home Basic in April 2008. Order number: 1000831652. I have the electronic invoice and original original DVD. I had also activated my product then. Later, I installed SP1 and SP2, and regular updates.

  Three months ago I formatted my HDD and reinstalled Windows, SP1 and SP2. However, could not activate my windows. Error message says "PRODUCT KEY ALREADY IN USE. So I re-formated and reinstalled Windows - but received the same error message while activating. I repeated the format routine - install three times during the last three months, but the same result while activating - "PRODUCT KEY ALREADY in USE.

  I also tried activating by phone but no results there either. Kindly help me to activate and register my product.

  Kind regards

  Gopal Iyer

  Use the Activate by phone and speak to an operator.

  activation by telephone (call of the operator)
  Click the Start button
  in the search box, type
  SLUI 4
  and press the Enter key
  Follow the instructions, but when asked what service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

• Error of reinstallation of Windows Vista, the product key already in use

  I have windows vista Home premium SP1 installed on my desktop. due to some problems, I have two partitions formatted and reinstalled. but when I try to activate it says that the activation key is already in use. so I can't update and im getting a lot of problems like gel, auto restart, etc... Please someone help me sort

  Go to the manufacturing office support web site and search for Windows Vista drivers for your specific model number. Also look for recent updates, even if your PC comes with Windows Vista preinstalled.

  Then download all the drivers in a folder on your hard drive and install all of them, starting with the card mother/chipset, SATA, LAN, Audio, drivers, and so on.

  For the problems of graphics card check download site of the manufacture of the graphics card for the latest Windows Vista drivers for your card.
  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

  If the computer is now stable then activate: how to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Activation of reinstalled Windows Vista - the product key already in use message

  My system crashed - continueously runs blue and the cause was the motherboard. Replaced the motherboard and making it to level the motherboard and processor. The new motherboard and processor are compatible with Windows Vista. After you have reinstalled Windows Vista activation using the internet's message that the product key is already in use. What should do?

  If and only if you have a Vista "commercial" version, then you can try the phone activation.

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
  (888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

  -Product key of letters and numbers-

  Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
  the letter G and the number 6.

  A, E, I, O and u are not used.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone

  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/register
  Register Windows 7 and you automatically receive a series of three welcome to Windows e-mails
  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
  You also get a subscription to the monthly newsletter of Windows Explorer,
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  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• 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

• Need help... Re-install Vista Home Basic Edition, but Activation has declared that the license has already been used?

  Need help...

  My hard drive crashed,

  then re-install Vista Basic Edition,

  Complete the activation code (come when I bought my notebook)

  but activation said that my license has already been used

  and I have to purchase another license?

  How to solve this problem?

  Hello

  You receive an error message?

  I suggest you follow the step to contact the Microsoft support center and check.

  (a) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  (b) press ENTER on your keyboard

  (c) select your country.

  (d) take the phone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  How to activate Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

• Activation key Windows Vista already in use after reformatting?

  Recently I had to reformat my PC twice, by the choice and the other due to a virus about a week later. Now, I try to activate my Windows Vista 32 - Bit Home Edition key. When I go to the screen and tap on activate Windows now it gives me an error that says "this product key is already in use." Ive never had that happen, how to fix this? I only have 26 days left.

  Us the ability to use the phone to avtivate.

  Click on the Start button and type "slui.exe 4" in the search field and press the Enter"" key. This will bring up the activation of the phone dialog window. Follow the prompts on the screen.

  Tom Ferguson

• Why does say my Vista 32 bit activation key is already used?

  I upgraded from Windows XP 32 bit for Vista 32 bit. have the CD and activation code to go with it; It was my mother.  Why say that the code is already in use; It has not been used for months?  This confuses me.  Any idea would be greatly appreciated thanks.

  Hello

  as long as your mother never use vista as part of any current upgrade license to windows 7, it will be OK

  Follow this advice to phone someone real to talk and explain

  the previous activation your mother made with vista is still in effect

  good luck with it

• Activation problems - "the product key you entered is already in use.

  I got my copy of windows vista since its first release with a valid certificate. I just had to re-boot it and when I try to activate I get a screen telling me "the product key you entered is already in use. Any ideas? I tried to contact the experts but my product id will not register.

  You must phone activate.

  To activate by phone: -.
  Activation by phone, click on the Start button and type:
  slui 4
  in the search box and then press the Enter"" key.
  This will bring up the activation of the phone dialog window.
  Follow the steps indicated by the window.
   
  If need phone normal activation fails, recompose the number, and this time do NOT respond when the ansafone asks that maintain you - this should oblige the operator to pick up that can solve your problem.