Activation of Windows 8 before installing windows 10

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• Boot Camp: This disc seems to have been divided by another utility. It must be erased before installing Windows.

  I have a SATA Western Digital to 6 TB drive on my Mac Pro 2012.  I thought "what better place to put a bootcamp partition?  But when I went to use the Boot Camp Assistant, I was greeted with this:

  Boot Camp: This disc seems to have been divided by another utility. It must be erased before installing Windows.

  

  I thought ' OK - I'll delete data... Use utility disk to erase the disk completely, and then try again.  After a few hours, I used... completely partitioned disk utility disk and tried again.

  Same message.

  It seems that for some reason I can erase completely and use the entire disk for Windows (blah) or should I use another drive or not Boot Camp at all.  Is there a problem with the size of the hard drive Boot Camp can support?  Any advice?

  Hello ElPapa,

  Thank you for using communities of Apple Support.

  I understand that you want to put a Boot Camp partition on your Western Digital HD connected to your Mac Pro. What is your boot drive? If this isn't the case, it could be part of your problem. According to the following article on installing Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, it is said that you need "at least 55 GB of free disk space on your startup disk".

  How to install Windows using Boot Camp

  If you install it on your boot drive and still get this message, take a look at this article: Boot Camp: alert message Partition when you use Boot Camp Assistant

  Best regards.

• Can I clean the hard drive before installing Windows Dell & as I've heard doesent clean properly. And how to clean the drive of DART?

  Can I clean hard drive before installing Dell Windows 7 / as I have heard it is not clean everything properly. So how to clean the hard drive?

  Or can I restore my office before you install Windows 7 in the first place when it's new?

  Kind regards

  Bert Pooler

  Yes, you can restore the State as it was when new...

  Your computer is equipped with a recovery instead of disk partition...

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  You may need to try several times to get everything above to work. If after several attempts, you have no chance, or the machine indicates that there is no recovery partition, your only option is to contact the computer manufacturer and ask for the model recovery discs...

  After the reset, you should get all the updates from Windows Update EXCEPT for hardware devices. Then, you install a good antivirus. ONLY AFTER you have done this, if you replace the stuff of backups or install anything else.

• Install Windows 8 automatically formats the hard drive? If this isn't the case, I should format it FAT or NTFS drive before installing Win/8?

  Install Windows 8 automatically formats the hard drive?  If this isn't the case, I should format it FAT or NTFS drive before installing Win/8?

  No, this isn't format the hard drive, what's done is put your existing version of Windows in a folder called "windows.old", it indeed erases old files of version and folders, leaving free space on the existing partition "NTFS" (formerly ocupied by your previous version of windows) in which is installed Windows 8.

  And "NTFS" is the only file system that supports Windows 8.

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

• I have Windows 10 uninstall first items 11 & 11 elements before installing the first items 14 & 14 items?

  I have Windows 10 uninstall first items 11 & 11 elements before installing the first items 14 & 14 items?

  Each program is independent, so you are not required to uninstall older versions... but there is also no obligation to keep earlier versions

• I must first install CS3 on Windows 7 64 bit before installing CS5 Upgrade?

  I am replacing a graphic designer Windows Vista laptop with a desktop Dell Precision T5500 computer.  Should I Uninstall CS3 from the laptop and the serial number of decommissioned?  Then I have to install CS3 on the new desktop before installing CS5 upgrade?  I was told that I had to put the installation out of service, but I don't remember having to do with the other facilities.  Thanks in advance!

  Certainly, you should disable all software before uninstalling. But do not install CS3-CS5. Just having the serial number handy for checking. That said, according to the needs of the user, you can let CS3 available.

  Bob

• All in a 21: code of Activation for Windows 8.1

  Hello

  I bought a HP All in One 21 around a year ago. It came with Windows 8.1, which took decent. I upgraded to 10 Windows some time ago and apparently unstable (as my driver wifi not working after an update).

  Angered by instability, I wiped the entire drive and installed Ubuntu. Now, I want to share this computer with my father and I need to reinstall Windows again, but I have no installation disc or activation code.

  Is - this there anyway I can get a genuine Windows running on my machine? I have received, purchase date, etc.

  Best looks & thanks in advance

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the HP Support forum. Welcome!

  HP computers equipped with Windows preinstalled (aka OEM Windows) have some recovery partitions that can be used for recovery of factory default state - example, they can wipe a few partitions and reinstall Windows which is preinstalled.

  If you have Windows, it was possible to create a recovery media for the reinstallation of Windows. If it had not done before installing Ubuntu, you need a recovery media now.

  Your options are:

  -1 - continue to use GNU/Linux > Ubuntu (or download Linux Mint) and give it to your dad. I don't know it will be great operating system like Linux -. Linux Mint www.linuxmint.com is based on Ubuntu, but is regarded as easier to use, a bit more stable and similar to Windows desktop experience.

  -2 - contact HP support for recovery (DVD or USB pen drive) media. HP may send you a recovery media that can be used to reinstall Windows (e.g. Windows 8.1) and your computer will be returned to the State it was when buying - factory default.  More information:

  > > http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html

  > > http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph07143

  Please forward your comments and let me know if it works for you.

• 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 & Validation problem

  I just got an email reply on my post about the issue of Validation. I was told to type slui.exe 4 into the search box on my
  window and change the country. When I reinstalled my window, I activated my software thru' a phone automated 18003248098 & + 653248098. Before that the window can be activated, he had invited to choose my country, and I carry out the order.
  Is it law indicating that I need to activate my windows twice whenever your update came to my system?
  This isn't the first time I've been quick activate my software once I activated. Why not tell anyone what was wrong with
  WINDOWS UPDATE OR MICROSOFT UPDATE?

  Hi danlsk,

  ·         Update has been installed on the computer that you have been invited for the activation of Windows?

  I suggest you to take a look at the following links in the article and see if it helps:

  You may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which Windows Vista has already been activated by a license in Volume or OEM installation

  You are prompted to activate Windows Vista after you install a service pack for Windows Vista

  I hope this helps.

• lost activation of windows 7 when I uninstalled windows 10

  I have a used laptop bought with windows 7 on it two years ago.  I went through the process of activation then and it has been very well give me all the updates.  Two months ago, I received the windows 10 icon I have my tray and upgrade to windows free 10.  I had minor problems with windows 10 so restored to windows 7.  Everything was fine until now, all of a sudden im told my windows 7 is not enabled and it will not activate. I have no product key for windows 7 and I did not find and write down the product key for windows 10 when I have I had it installed. So now I have no way to reactivate my windows 7 and 10 windows will not reinstall. I'm sure that Microsoft, intended as a client validates windows 7 (without a product registered for her key) to have free windows 10 that now will be no reinstall and now even my windows 7 is ruined for activation. Please notify. I'd be happy to either get one activated windows 7 return or a 10 windows reinstall. Thank you, James H.

  By own tell you all wiping files and start from scratch?

  Yes.  Obviously you should back up files that you want to keep the first.  He pourrait be possible perform an installation developed level, but given your situation with the activation of Windows 7, I would recommend not this.

  This means that I would need a drive on the right.

  Yes (or the equivalent files on a USB key).

  I have a windows disc 10 resettlement which says I need a product key. But you are saying maybe I can live without this product key request?

  Yes.

  I just tried using the free windows than 10 download. It gives me a download but nothing happens when I try to "run" it. I guess that's because this isn't a new installation?

  You need start from the disc to start the process.  You must be careful to install the same version of Windows 10 you had before; You can not go home Pro and vice versa.

• Activation of Windows 7 Home Premium Retail Version complete

  Nice day...

  I have a question of kwik on my Windows 7 Home Premium Retail Full Version.  I didn't install it since July of 2013.
  I bought it in May 2011, brand new at sears.com. During this period of May 2011 - July 2013, I had it installed
  on, in total, 3 different offices computers (NOT at the same time... Still, I uninstalled Windows 7, as with all Microsoft OSs, before installing it
  on another system).

  In July 2013, I upgraded my motherboard and I had more money I decided to buy another Windows 7
  Home version Premium OEM full for this motherboard.  Yes, for a little over a year, I had a 'spare' Windows 7 Home
  Premium full retail version disk.  I contacted Microsoft support by phone, chat, e-mail, etc. over the past
  year to see if it is genuine.  I have not kept a full track of results, but 'about' just less than
  50% of contacted Microsoft experts say that it is authentic and about a little less than 50% say that it is authentic, BUT it must be
  activated by phone. Unfortunately, some even said that it was genuine and non-genuine and that it is authentic,
  I have to pay about $150 for one year of support.  Who is not called a scam?  The issue is, basically, can I use it

  drive for the full retail Version that I bought it like?

  It works perfectly, the product key is valid, but half Microsoft agents I spoke on this subject, although they all say that it is authentic, the other half say it is valid, but I have to pay a "tax of support" to activate it.

  Have a great day!

  ....... Jimmy Nelson

  Full retail version

  Can be transferred to any computer and reactivated as long as it is removed from the previous computer, it is installed on.

  OEM System Integrator

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  Some people have gotten the reinstalled and reactive without problems, it is just that, regarding the license agreement, his is not consistent.

  As for the authenticity of the it, Yes, its true, how to use it is another matter. As noted by the above rules, if you have been move to different systems and motherboard, it is used in accordance with the license agreement. It does not have the same rights of transfer as the full retail version, you bought originally.

  Another question would be, if these rules are applied? NO.

  What is OEM software? :

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

• successful activation of Windows notification

  I installed windows 7 ultimate 32 bit version on my PC which is real and active. But after I installed the updates for each startup notification indicating that you copy windows is real and active. It's too boring , because it shows every time when I start my computer. Please help me to disable this notification

  Hi n-Marlon

  Welcome to the community Microsoft and thanks for posting the question.

  According to the description, it looks like you receive a pop-up then connect on the activation of windows system.

  I would say that you can check the activation status refer the following steps to verify that you are successfully activated.

  a. click the start ORB, select Control Panel, click System and Maintenance and then click System.

  b. under Windows activation, you can see your activation status.

  I recommend you to check the updates are installed on your computer before this issue.

  See the Windows updates are installed: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/See-which-Windows-updates-are-installedv

  I suggest you perform a clean boot and check if any third-party application is causing the problem, as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to solve the problem by running the clean boot in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Once you have completed troubleshooting, perform the steps in the step 3: to reset the computer as usual.

  If you have any other questions or you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• Activation of Windows 8 not to reinstall after - HELP!

  Hello

  A few months ago, I bought a product key of Windows 8.  I have installed Windows 8 and entered the product key - the two succeeded.

  I recently had to reinstall Windows because of some connectivity issues, I've had.

  I am now told by Windows that my activation code is blocked - error code = c004c003.  I think it's because the code has already been activated before, by me.

  I tried the phone twice activation system for nothing doesn't.

  Can you please unlock this code was declared valid by your system a few months ago.  I guess from what I read that there was a hardening of security protocols before Windows 10 released.

  Help, please.

  Kind regards

  Andy

  Hi Andy,.

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  I understand that you have a problem with the activation of Windows 8 after a reinstall, with an error c004c003. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

  I want to know the details below to help you better with the question.

  • What exactly happens when you try to perform a phone activation?

  I suggest you try the phone activation process again and check if it helps.

  1. Press the Windows key + X , then click run, then type: slui.exe 4
  2. Then 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. Clearly state your problem to the support person.

  You can see the below Microsoft help articles for assistance.

  Get help with activation errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/activation-errors

  Why can't I activate Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/why-activate-Windows

  Global Customer Service phone numbers

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/GP/customer-service-phone-numbers#f

  Keep us updated on the issue to help you better.

• AREA OF ACTIVATION OF WINDOWS 7

  I bought my laptop in the philippines and it's a windows 7. After 30 days, my laptop is looking for the product key, but's already done it before, what is activation of windows said: "you have entered the product key can be used in certain countries or regions.» Activate windows where you bought it or buy a new product. My question is, are there opportunities where I can take into account and instead activate key product here in the United States, because I wil be here for 5 months...? Help, please! solution and suggestion will be appreciated :) Thank you!

  Please go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the button to validate Windows, and then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click the Windows tab, and then click copy (to the Clipboard).

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new thread in the following Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum and paste the results of the WGA or OGA data diagnostic in a detailed post tool: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/threads

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• 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