Activation of Windows 7 after reinstallation problem

So, a few weeks ago, my laptop has been infected with something, and my bf suggested resinstalling the operating system to wipe the computer clean, so we did. We used his copy of the full edition of Windows 7 that he had bought in a bookshop on campus. Jump in now, I realize that I have to activate windows and try to do it with the product of his cd key. When it starts to turn on, it says "the following error occurred while trying to use the product key: Code: 0xC004F061 Description: the Software Licensing Service determined that this specified product usable only key for the upgrade, not for new installations." Because this does not work, I used the key on the back of my laptop. Then he said: "the product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows 7." You must run the installation of Windows 7 or enter a product key Windows 7 Ultimate. »

If I'm screwed? I'll have to go and buy ANOTHER copy of Windows 7 Ultimate so I can have a 'legitimate' Windows copy, even if it already is legit? Help, please. Thank you.

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) clearly explain your problem 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.

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

Learn about Activation:
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

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