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• I lost the activation of my version of windows xp, how she recovered?

  I lost my activation of windows xp, how she recovered?

  Hello

  The computer is an OEM or a customized version?
  
  You can check out the link and contact the order desk.
  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246
   
  You can also check this link:
  
  Contact Microsoft
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/

• How you active premium Windows 7 Professional games?

  How you active premium Windows 7 Professional games?

  Hi Vicg12,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site.

  Some games Windows, such as Chess Titans or Internet Checkers, is available only in some editions of Windows. They are only available in premium Windows 7 editions. Follow the steps mentioned below to enable games under windows 7.

  1. click the Start button, select Control Panel, click programs, click programs and features , and then click turn Windows features on or off.

  2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3 select the games check box, and then click OK.

  For details see the article mentioned below.

  Where are my games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/where-are-my-games

  Learn about Windows games

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-about-Windows-games

  Hope this information is useful.

  Thanks and regards.

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• 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 with activation of Windows XP.

  Original title: xp will not load properly

  I tried to re - install windows xp on my hp mini computer with the windows xp disc gave me when I bought my hp mini. However, when the computer prompted me to enter the activation code of microsoft xp I refused. This has been for me not realizing the authentication of microsoft code was on a sticker stuck on the bottom of the computer. Now windows won't load properly and it will prompt you to activate me through microsoft and when I say yes the computer does nothing except load screen saver and nothing else. Glenn

  Hello

  Are able to use the hotkeys on the keyboard?

  If so, perform the following steps:

  1. press and hold down the Windows and R together.

  2 type slui 4 in the immediate window and press OK.

  3. the Activation of Windows Wizard will open.

  4. follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.

  Note The number appears now and differs based on the location you select.

  When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK.

  You have activated your copy of Windows.

  See also: How to activate Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

  Let us know if it helps.

• Activation of Windows XP in the new computer.

  -Old hard drive, the new Machine

  I have a hard drive with Windows XP.  The machine from Dell, in which it was loaded crashes - most likely a motherboard problem.  I installed the HDD on another machine that has had its hard drive failure - virus suspected, etc..  The combination of 'new' hard drive with Windows XP and the Dell with the card mother work seems to work.  I get the error that I have to reactivate Windows XP to connect.  I can't connect Internet (I have not discovered why in this case) and the result by telephone (voice) says that ID is not on file (?) and gives a Web site for activation.  I can't access the Web on the machine, and the Microsoft Web site with the "solution" has the answer in form of download - once again, not good because I can't access the Web with the machine in need of activation.  The phone translates a computer, not a person.  I changed nothing other than to remove the hard drive of a machine which does not to whoever's doing.  What can I do?  Thank you.

  The operating system of Windows XP which is not the operating system on which was installed when you purchased the Dell hard disk from Dell? If so, it's probably an OEM version and as such is "related" to the system BIOS, it came with. It will not activate connected to a system with a different motherboard and a different BIOS. In addition, if an OEM, software license version is no longer valid because it is no longer used with the material with which it was purchased.

  The reason why you can't get an Internet connection is bound. Since the XP system on the hard drive has been used in the Dell system, it is configured to be used in the Dell. There the drivers for the Dell hardware installed. You will need to identify the current computer's ethernet card, download and install the appropriate drivers for this card.

  It is a method for activation of the phone:

  How to activate Windows XP by phone:
  To contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to programs, point to Accessories, point to system tools, and then click on activate Windows.

  Or,

  1. click on the Activation of Windows in the notification area icon.
  2. click on Yes, I want to telephone a representative of active windows customer service now.
  3. click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement, click back, and then click Next.
  4. follow the steps to activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.

  Good luck

  Tom Ferguson

• Activation of Windows XP on a Dell Dimension 2400.

  Spent 3 hours transferred to numbers different media trying to activate my installation.  Due to a relocation after malware everything closed.  Until now, 2 emails to the support of windows (with no response that included pictures of my product key) and calls for the activation group, real profit and now were waiting for 1 hour with the technical support group.  Honestly, makes me want to run out and buy a Mac.

  How do to activate Windows XP by phone to contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

     Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

  2. Click on Yes, I want to telephone a customer the service representative to active windows now .
  3. Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
  4. Follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then clickNext .

     Note The number appears now and differs based on the location you select.

  5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK .
     You have activated your copy of Windows.

  How to activate Windows XP by using the Internet to activate Windows XP by using an Internet connection, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

     Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

  2. Click Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now .
  3. Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
  4. Use one of the following methods:
     • If you want to register and activate Windows at the same time, click Yes, I want to register and activate Windows at the same time , click read the Windows registration privacy statement , click previous , clickNext , type your contact information in the appropriate boxes in the registration form and then clickNext . An asterisk (*) appears next to required information.
     • If you only want to activate Windows, click No, I don't want to not register now; let's just activate Windows , and then clickNext .

     The wizard establishes a connection with an activation server and then processes the activation request.

  5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK :
     You have activated your copy of Windows.
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  How to activate Windows XP by using a Modem to activate Windows XP by using your modem, follow the steps described in this section.

  Note The following steps are the same steps to activate Windows over the Internet in the "how to activate Windows XP by using the Internet" section. If you have an Internet connection and you want to activate over a modem, disconnect your Internet connection before you follow these steps.

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

  Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

• Click Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now .
• Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
• Use one of the following methods:
  • If you want to register and activate Windows at the same time, click Yes, I want to register and activate Windows at the same time , click read the Windows registration privacy statement , click previous , clickNext , type your contact information in the appropriate boxes in the registration form and then clickNext . An asterisk (*) appears next to required information.
  • If you only want to activate Windows, click No, I don't want to not register now; let's just activate Windows , and then clickNext .

  The wizard establishes a connection with an activation server and then processes the activation request.

• When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK :
  You have activated your copy of Windows.
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Questions about installing Windows 7?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• Activation of Windows after the end of support

  The question is what will happen with the activation of windows once microsoft stops supporting windows vista or other windows like windows 7?

  For example, that I will continue to use vista for older games and software, but sometimes there is no need to reinstall if something is wrong (I had problems with the updates and reinstaled vista, after that it works well). And my scanner is not scanning software for windows 7, so I need old Windows.

  The question is what will happen with the activation of windows once microsoft stops supporting windows vista or other windows like windows 7?

  For example, that I will continue to use vista for older games and software, but sometimes there is no need to reinstall if something is wrong (I had problems with the updates and reinstaled vista, after that it works well). And my scanner is not scanning software for windows 7, so I need old Windows.

  Hello

  You will be able to re - activate Vista, etc. If you have to do a reinstall.

  Support extended for Vista stops in 2017, but the Vista license is still valid.

  Here is a list of the dates of extended support.

  "Technical details of the life cycle Windows.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/lifecycle

  If you ever have problems activating the reinstallation, use phone activation method:

  Example:

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Activation of Windows Vista phone number phone

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to configure the computer to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to set up computers to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  Hello

  If you have used, for example, a Dell disc on an HP machine, phone Activation will not work.

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  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

  ___________________________________

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  ___________________________________

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

  ___________________________________

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  ___________________________________

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon

• I don't have windows recovery, how do I get it?

  Original title: my komputer.

  I don't have windows recovery, how do I get it? my computer is ACER Aspire 6920, thank you,

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact Acer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  http://us-store.Acer.com/RCD/

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  If you have never received a recovery to buying disk, you won't be hace a recovery Partition

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  To start the system recovery:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left Alt and F10 keys.
  3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows splash screen, press the Enter key.
  4. After that the Acer eRecovery Management application is loaded, select your type of restore.
  5. Read the review and then click Next when you are ready.
  6. Click Next to start the restore process. It may take 10 minutes up to an hour fom anywhere to restore.
  7. Once the restore is complete, your computer will restart. After the reboot it will load Windows and start the installation of your software and drivers. Your computer will restart several times during this process. Once they are all completed, your computer will be like it was when you bought it first.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Moving from my window. How to activate my window other than by phone?

  Hello

  I have vista and xp on the same problems of Vista comp. open often. So, decided to move from Vista on a new computer. I have a few questions about it.

  1. otherwise that through phone is there any other way to get my vista activated after removal? (I'm dizzy by phone.) through my hotmail id or...?

  2. after moving, I can't format my old COMP with xp. vista. saying this o/s system, unable to format etc..

  How to format vista as a former model. ? (vista opens in SafeMode only)

  3. I recorded. When you are prompted to check in the new window shifted, what I have to say yes or no?

  Thank you.

  Components

  Hi components,
   
  -What, exactly, is a transcript of the error message that you receive when trying to get in shape?
   
  See this link which lists the different options to activate Windows Vista:
  How to activate Windows Vista
   
  After the activation of Windows Vista, check if the recording message continues to ask or not.

• my windows Explorer has stop runing on windows vista, how can it be fixed

  my windows Explorer has stoped working cant use program that you use in windows. Impossible to update, delete. Unable to get something that you use in windows Explorer.

  Hello

  First use the last link in this troubleshooting, then use the other methods to try to resolve the problem.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ==========================================

  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  Hope these helps.

• Activation of Windows 7 0xC004C020 error

  I have a genuine Windows 7 product key that I used several times on the same computer, whenever I have to reinstall Windows 7. In every installation, activation could be done successfully. But this time after reinstalling windows, I tried to activate Windows 7 but activation failed!

  Code:
  0xC004C020

  Description:
  The activation server reported that the multiple activation key has exceeded its limit.

  Help me to understand and solve this problem?

  Hello

  Adding suggestions from Ron and Andre Da Costa.

  See How to solve the codes error Activation Volume Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and on Windows Vista computers

  Gokul - Microsoft Support

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• Get the 'Message (unacceptable)' error while activating my Windows 7 product key.

  * Original title: product key

  When I want to active my windows 7 it ask me to enter the product key, but I can not enter the number (0) and I have this

  Message (unacceptable character)
  

  I've updated since an activated copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1, then I decided to reinstall using either the. ISO file, reset the player's PC or recovery, but I am prompted to enter a product key:

  Click on that later

  Windows 10 automatically reactivates in the coming days.

  Things you should know:

  • A Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key cannot Activate Windows 10. Windows 10 uses its own unique product key.
    
  • By default, the versions of Windows 10 are previously entered, which means, you don't have to enter a product key and should not be invited to enter one as long as you upgraded a activated License of Windows 7 or Windows 8 or 8.1 of Windows or Windows 10 Preview build.
     
  • If you perform a clean installation on the first attempt, you will have to start from an activated installation of Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1.
    
  • If you are prompted to enter a product key, click on Do this later and give it a few days, 10 Windows will be activated automatically.
    
  • Activation servers may be overwhelmed at the time due to the volume of updates, so give it some time if you get an error of the type ()0XC004E003, 0x8007000D, 0x8007232b or 0x8007007B) 10 Windows will activate eventually as long as you upgrade by using the appropriate method.
    
  • It does not need to know your product key Windows 10, read "Understanding Product Activation in Windows 10:

  Figure 10 Windows Product Activation:

  In previous versions of Windows, when you have installed a version upgrade of Windows, if you want to reinstall the upgrade version, you had first reinstall permissible version where you upgraded, reactivate, then upgrade again and reactivate again.

  With Windows 10, this is no longer the case. Once you have upgraded to Windows 10 and enable, you can simply create a bootable copy on DVD or USB and reinstall all Windows 10 without having to reinstall the release candidate and it automatically reactivates.

  Quote:

  "10 keys Windows handles differently. When you migrate to Windows 10 via Windows Update to 8.1 Windows or Windows 7, the process saves your eligible hardware and OS computer with a Microsoft Product Activation Server. The device is considered as a device Windows 10.

  "Thereafter every time you re-install (or clean install) installation check in with these servers, concludes the unique installation ID and product validation.

  ZigZag3143 (MS - MVP)

  To learn more:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-activate-and-resolve-common-product-key/33f31475-93B3-4D1C-812F-4b21fbd807a7

• Problem with the activation of windows 7

  Hi, my laptop is using Windows 7 starter 32 bit. He saw error and had been repaired once, but still having some questions such as:

  1. cannot install some applications & he said... 'is not a valid Win32 application ".

  2. keyboard Fn key cannot be used

  3. He said that my Windows 7 not genuine

  4. sometimes, can connect to the projector via a VGA cable and sometimes impossible to connect

  5. sometimes the Microsoft Office applications cannot be opened, but sometimes it can be opened

  I have a few questions:

  1. how to make reactive my original Windows 7 starter edition? Since I can remember, technitian which difficulty my laptop had been tempted to reactive my original Windows, but it will be not active & still ask for activation of the Windows operating system

  2. how to fix the keyboard Fn key?

  3. is there need of all drivers to install for VGA projector & to install all the applications that I want?

  4. by setting activation of Windows 7, Microsoft Office can always be opened without any problem?

  Sorry for my English is not my mother tongue. I wish I can get the answer as soon as POSSIBLE. Thank you

  Honestly, it looks that your system needs a new reinstall of Windows 7. It should reinstall applications such as Microsoft Office and drivers for devices such as your scanner, printer. If you wish not to do this, follow these steps:

  Check your hard drive for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  then

  
  Click Start
  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
  Click on "Run as Administrator"
  At the command prompt, type: sfc/scannow
  This will check for any breach of integrity

  Restart your system

  Also to perform a clean boot and see if things improve:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  You should also check to see if you have installed any rogue programs:

  Click Start, type: programs and features

  Press enter

  See the list and uninstall programs, you are sure that you may not be installed.

  See also:

  How to speed up your Windows 7 system:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2010/01/11/speed-up-your-system-for-the-new-year/

  Regarding the reactivation:

  Try the following:

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click on the link 'change product key '.

  Enter the product key located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. Click next to activate via the Internet.

  COA certificate of authenticity:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

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  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

  You should also check the updates for your drivers:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/tips-for-fixing-common-driver-problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly