Activation of Windows key is "invalid".

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• Re-installing Windows Vista, Compaq to Dell, changed my OS and now a key of Activation of Windows to the invalid address.

  I got Windows Vista, I forgot what operating system I had before, but I have a compaq computer and I used a Dell, Windows vista Home Premium 32-bit reinstall drive. Everyone is beautiful and running, but now my old Windows activation code is invalid, and I have two days until what activates it. Is there a way I can get help with this?

  OEM recovery disks are valid only for the PC on which they were intended.

  For what version and edition of WIndows the COmpaq is allowed, according to the COA sticker on the case?

  You can order a set of recovery disks for HP/Compaq computer.

• SERIOUS problems with the activation of Windows key, Windows on Macbook via the activation key (hard to read now) / windows (Parallels) "IS VALID", but I did "" Installation disc. IMMEDIATE assistance.

  I bought Parallels for my Macbook and moved my Windows to him, but after a month or two, I was invited for a product key that I have written, but was rejected and I have since then been locked my window and my data lost as a result, I have an installation disc and product key that I "KNOW" is correct doesn't work ' ". Someone please tell me what the matter, is because I'm seriously at my wits end.

  The problem is not a software but a licensing of one.

  Your existing OEM license cannot be transferred to a new machine--and it is difficult to do a upgrade to a non-genuine system (by design).

  You always have your machine 'physical Windows' available? He's still in the original configuration that you want to transfer?

  Apply you the full Ultimate who license and activate it, then repeat the virtualization

  The new virtual machine will still complain of activation status initially, but you will be able to reactivate in the virtual environment.

  You then have to take back the physical machine to the Home Premium of origin by a reinstall license using recovery madia or sale at retail or restore an image from before the upggrade.

• Activation of Windows key disorders

  I want to reinstall windows 7 on another computer and I can't find my product activation key. I used the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool, and he told me that I was registered and told me the last 15 characters, but not top 10. Anyone know how I can get the others?

  Windows 7 came preinstalled on your computer or purchased from a retail store bought a license in a box?

  If it is preinstalled on your computer, look for the COA sticker.

  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

  ??

  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

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

  You can also try phone activation if it is licensed to the box or pre-installed copy:

  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

  If you can't find your Windows 7 product key all, you will need to buy a new one.

• activation code/product key

  Toshiba has replaced my hard drive under warranty, and now my activation code/product key is "invalid" Toshiba said to contact Microsoft - Microsoft said to contact Toshiba. I don't think I should pay something for this problem. All I want is basic programs is the computer when I bought and lost because of a defective hard drive. It came with Windows vista Home premium. Any suggestions? The FRY was no help either.

  Try this and wait for a real person:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/quick-start/activation-FAQ.aspx

  Quick start: Activation FAQ

  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.

  4. take the phone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  If verrouille locked with the exception of 3 choices, use the option of reduced functionality into Windows to make Activation above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Activation key is invalid after reinstalling Windows 7?

  So today, I traded one of the my laptop a new SSD HARD drives and do a clean installation of Windows by downloading an ISO clean, non-modified and write my activation key, and it installed fine, however, trying to turn it on, I get a message saying that my key is invalid for activation. Should I start my old HDD and first disable the original copy? Because I don't like * not to spend money on another key for this crap OS, especially given how much they cost generally.

  the key to your report is an OEM SLP key. an OEM SLP key only works with the manufacturers recovery media.

  You can use the key to your COST.

• installed my windows 7 Home Premium on a new hard drive, but it says my key is invalid. I bought this copy of the microsoft store and have retained the email with the key.

  installed my windows 7 Home Premium on a new hard drive, but it says my key is invalid. I bought this copy of the microsoft store and have retained the email with the key.

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  What is an upgrade?

  If so, you must install and activate a qualifying operating system before you perform the upgrade.

  For which version and edition of Windows the computer is allowed according to the COA sticker on the case?

• OEM product key is invalid for activation.

  My Dell Inspiron 1545 is dead. I installed the original ultimate OEM vista on a HP desktop pc. During activation. Now key OEM product not invalid for activation. The original OEM product key is on a single computer only. What I would do.

  Purchase a new license for Windows, or reinstall the original OS on the HP.

• After you install the new hard drive, it indicates that the product key is not valid for activation on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I just got a new hard drive installed on my computer. He already has Vista Home premium on it. Now when I turn it on it tells me that I typed the product key is invalid for activation. I never typed in one. Now, I don't know what need cause I don't have a disc or product key. What can I do? Please tell me I'm not screwed. Any help is appreciated. At the bottom it says Build 6000 this copy isn't genuine.

  Hello

  1. what operating system is installed in your new hard drive?
  2 are you able to boot into desktop/safe mode?
  3. What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

  How to activate Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

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

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions 
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.

• Windows 7 reinstall "invalid product key".

  I recently started a computer fixing for someone, they got three Dell Optiplex 755 desktop computers, and I got a few pieces of each of them (hard drive, processor, ram cards). I got the computer to boot, but since it's so old and I don't know what is the file system and it is a bit slow, I tried to reinstall Windows. I have the disc to install Windows 7 Professional x 64 and went to control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Recovery\Advanced recovery methods then clicked Reinstall windows. It restarts with the disc and went to the screen configuration, but then stopped and said that you can not install Windows because it has an invalid product key. Don't know why it does, but when I got to do start back when I also got to put in it, it says that Windows needs to be reactivated because of hardware changes, so in PowerShell, I typed in [slmgr-ato]. It worked, and after a reboot the lower right corner of the Office had more "Is not a genuine copy of Windows" on this subject, so I guess it worked. Can someone help me?

  Hello

  Please contact Microsoft Community.

  I understand that you are having problems in the activation of windows.

  As initial troubleshooting I suggest you refer to the mentioned article and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-invalid-product-key

  See also:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-installation-problems-frequently-asked-questions

  I hope this helps. Feel free to contact us again for assistance.

• try to rerun the windows Express Upgrade: 'invalid key '.

  I wanted to spend Win7 Pro 64-bit to Win7 Ultimate 64 - bit.  I didn't want to do the upgrade on my main hard drive without experimentation, so I cloned the disc scratching and applied the upgrade successfully.

  then I reinstalled my main HD and tried to perform the upgrade.  When I entered my key Ultimate, he said that the key was invalid.

  Windows anytime upgrade is a one-time problem by key, or is there a workaround?

  Thank you

  Ken

  You guarantee that Windows 7 Professional has been activated prior to perform the Express upgrade?

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk 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.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• OEM Windows installed on a new system and being told that my key is invalid.

  Product key problem

  A year ago, I bought a version of XP SP3 OEM and installed on a computer (clean install).  No problems.  A few months later, I had to wipe the drive and reinstall.  Once again, no problem.  Now I got a new computer, but when I try to install with the same disk (clean install) and the same product key, I like that is not valid.  Some things that are not a factor:

  Damaged drive.  The disc is impeccable.

  Error in the Enter key.

  Key is not not the disc.

  I don't see how something other than the computer, the key and installation disc could play a role.  I hope that Microsoft does not know what I do in my room.  I even traded keyboards, that someone suggested that this could be a factor (speaking with an accent keyboard?).

  My next step is to wipe the drive and start over, but I think I'll meet the same problem, because players will be the same.

  Any ideas?

  After the activation of Windows XP on the older PC, having to reactivate Windows XP is not so rare that are several hardware changes within a short time, not to mention the motherboard.

  Change the motherboard is a reactivation guaranteed event.  Just change all the RAM, PSU, CPU and made it a videocard in a few weeks.  "Activate Windows" more on wikipedia lists the 8 areas checked.

  The OEM Windows disk from the manufacturer-, Dell, HP etc. get of course do this even in the BIOS.  Dell OEM Windows on a non Dell motherboard, which I thought would do, would lead to shop for an another Windows Installer.

  This is how Windows mysteriously know material changes without connection to Microsoft.com - the BIOS chip.

  Beware of sellers on ebay with a still sealed OEM disc, but with a touch of product USED or not.   OEM disc will work as it clearly says right on it:

  "Relocation... CD '. Don't use this software to reinstall the operating system on a computer (mfgr)... For distribution only with a new computer (mfgr). »

• 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

• Windows 7 fail - invalid product key

  Dear Microsoft - I'm about 10 hours in the direction of your store from competitors...

  I have a custom desktop system that took place from Win 7 peacefully for many years.  After a failure of the upgrade of Windows 10, I wiped the HD and reinstalled Windows 7.

  Problem is that Windows does not accept my OEM product key.  Yes, I tried repeatedly, validated I typed in correctly, etc.  It's the only PC, this product has been installed on.  Card mother and other components have not been changed.

  I have wasted way too many hours to solve the created Windows 10 train wreck when he tried to improve myself.  Income, I've lost to date would have paid for a new M@C.  Thank you, Microsoft.

  If you can not help rescue this soon you have lost a customer forever...

  See the bottom of the issue of the genesis of this problem.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_10-update/unable-to-boot-the-operating-system-with-error/beeb74a0-c723-48dc-8F1C-b0e9b88bc0b8

  I don't know why you would have displayed a failure to upgrade to backup and updates forum instead of our world class facility forum where we treat these cases by the thousands.  We could have helped you sort on the spot and you would have lost nothing.

  In the present case is always with the lower upgrade in place, like a factory, install no tech fan would always go in the first place.  Not the one who did the vastly superior clean reinstall Windows 7 has these complaints.  You can even turn on with the Windows 7 product key after installation.

  As for the activation of Windows 7:

  Click right button start to open the Admin command prompt

  Type slui 4, press ENTER.

  Follow the prompts to update your activation ID in MS Servers.

  If he fails to stay on the line for an agent, explain the situation.

  Reporting results for the other steps if necessary.   There is always the last resort to communicate with the Service customer who are responsible for checking the product key and once confirmed open a pension deal to get turned on by any means necessary.

  We also volunteers here and not Ms.   So threatening to a BONE with 10% of the market is fun but waste of time when we could help you.

• 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