Activation of Windows Vista to a new hardware?

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• Activation of Windows Vista on a new hard drive problem

  I had to reinstall Vista on my Dell Inspiron 1750, due to a hard drive failure. I was installing a disk hard nine for the first time after having exchanged the defective drive. I have an OEM of Vista Home Premium version and a sticker of activation on the laptop to consider no problem. However when I try to activate Vista using the key on my laptop, I get an error saying that it is already in use. What should I do now?

  You can reactivate your Windows Vista installation by doing the following:

  1. click on the Start button and in the box, type search: slui.exe 4

  2. press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  3 select your country.

  4 follow the instructions for the activation of the telephone (toll-free).

  Carey Frisch

• Why can I not use my old genuine copy of windows Vista on my new pc?

  Windows vista on new pc

  Why can I not use my old genuine copy of windows vista on my new pc?
  I received an activation message and I don't know what to do

  If your Vista came pre-installed in your old PC, then this is an OEM license that cannot be transferred to your new PC.

  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

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you have one) on the case with your machine, but do NOT quote the key on the sticker!
   http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

• I installed windows vista on my new computer, I tried to turn it on, and it said I couldn't because it is already in use on another computer?

  activation help problem!

  I have a Windows Vista Ultimate Edition installation disc that was purchased separately from any pc from microsoft and installed on my old laptop, but now that the laptop is broken and I have a new, but when I installed windows vista on this news, I tried to turn it on, and it said I couldn't because it is already in use on another computer? What can I do to remove my old one and activate it on my new?

  You must use the Activate by phone and speak to an operator.

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

• upgraded version of windows vista as a new installation

  Hello

  can I use an upgraded version of windows vista as a new installation on a blank computer.

  N °

  Legally, an upgrade license is issued to make you an upgrade of an installed and active the previous operating system.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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

• I want to buy a desktop computer and sell the laptop without windows vista software. Is there a way I can install windows vista in my new office.

  Model F730 laptop and notebook product S/n CNF7415WH7

  I bought a laptop (compaq F30 us in the United States) and windows original vista came with the compaq laptop (bought in US). Now, I want to buy a desktop computer and sell the laptop without windows vista software. Is there a way I can install windows vista in my new office. I don't have the cd or the software with me key since they have not provided for me at the time of purchase

  Hello

  No there is no way, how the do, because the license of Windows Vista is part of the computer compaq laptop - this is the license OEM - and cannot be separated.

  (in case the laptop is broken and cannot be repaired, then the license expiresand cannot be used on another computer)

  LC

• never had a disc of windows vista with the new laptop and no option to make a recovery disk, and I need to format my laptop to factory / clean, help!

  never had a disc of windows vista with the new laptop and no option to make a recovery disk, and I need to format my laptop to factory / clean, help!

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their way of doing recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 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 Vista install the new WD hard drive empty - does not not :(

  It was my original question: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware/HP-Pavillion-a6645f-No-hard-drive-detected-BIOHD-2-err...

  And now...

  I got my CD of HP recovery and ordered a new WD 500 GB HDD... same features as the seagate who pooped me and I can't get windows install on the new HD

  No matter what I do, computer wants to open the Recovery Manager and according to the available procedure does not work.  It works me in circles asking for #1 drive, then the drive recovery supplement and back with no progress.

  What I have to do is use this form: http://vistahomepremium.windowsreinstall.com/installnewhdd/installnewhdd.htm but only the Recovery manager opens when I boot from the CD.

  Anyone have any ideas?

  If I followed your questions correctly... you had a BIOHD-2 error, ordered HP recovery discs, replaced the hard drive and tried to restore your system with no luck. Is that a correct assessment of the situation?

  OK, you need to make a Windows Vista install screen... not who's going to go with your HP recovery CD/DVD. The disks do not contain the Windows installation routine, only the HP Recovery Manager. These discs contain more or less, an image of the HP installed OS and software, plus some drivers and applications. To the best of my knowledge, you should have three DVDs (1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3/3) more an additional drive. You should boot from CD 1 of 3... Then, when asked to insert the 2/3... Then, when asked to insert 3/3. And finally if/when necessary additional drive.

  At HP; Recover the system after the hard drive is replaced (Windows Vista)

  Frank

• How can I active my Windows Vista Basic?

  I bought my laptop (HP Compaq 6715 b), I used Vista a few months, and then I had to format and install Windows XP.
  I didn't like Windows XP, so I did the format once again and I put Windows Vista based on once again, but I can't use the key, what is under my laptop.
  He says its not valid, but it must be. I have not used this key on any computer.
  So, I heard that I have to call somewhere on Microsoft and tell them things and they automatically activate it?
  Please help me I'm tired of waiting every 14 seconds when I restart my laptop.

  Peedu ^.

  Hello Peedu,

  To solve your problem, you need to activate Windows using the "Activate by phone". Please follow the option below that this difficulty better your scenario given issue:

  Method 1:
  (a) If you have access to the Start button: click the Start button, 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 steps indicated by the window. The phone activation process should take only about 6 minutes.

  (b) If you do not have access to the button: Reboot and log on to Vista, a dialog window will appear. In this window, click on the option "access computer with reduced functionality. Once you do this, Internet Explorer or Firefox browser will open. In the bar type "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" address press ENTER, a new window will come, type: slui 4 and press enterand follow the steps to activate by phone.

  NOTE: The key to this process is that you need to talk to a representative of Activation Live! When you call first, you will be interacting with an automated voice, select the option to speak to a live representative, or if there is no other choice, enter all the numbers. This should force the automated voice to transfer you to a representative directly.

   

  Method 2:

  If you can't find the START button, and then follow the steps in the below link.

  Restore Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode:

  http://content.ZDNet.com/2346-12554_22-56073.html

   

  Method 3:

  Refer to the steps in "How to activate Windows Vista by phone Activation" below.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/940315

  The number is 1-800-642-7638 or 1-800-microsoft. I hope this information is useful.

  I hope this helps.

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• 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

• Validation or Activation of Windows Vista (OEM) after the replacement of components & reinstalling

  Hi all

  I just had on the phone speaking to the people of Microsoft online help. After some discussion and blaming 'SLUI 4' (according to instructions), I am still unable to validate (activate) my legal copy of Windows and the Lady on the phone told me to come on this forum to help! ~ (What joke Microsoft management!) ~ She said she was unable to help because my copy of Vista is an OEM version and she said I need to contact the manufacturer. I said, the manufacturer was no longer in business, so now what? She said to go on the forums. So here I am!

  Also, I think the first why I cannot now turn on Vista it's because the PC has had a few different hard disks over the years and during the summer I had to replace the power supply that the original has stopped working. I had a similar problem with another PC a few years ago and it has been easily resolved on the phone speaking with MS online help, but now's done it a lot more difficult for me (using this forum) that I am dyslexic and find writing and reading indeed very laborious.

  In any case, I have reviewed the above and tried a few things, but none have worked for me. Then, please, make my life livable explaining what can I do to activate my Vista in simple terms?

  Is received the following message when you try to validate my copy of Vista after a clean re-installation:

  "The product key you entered is already in use.

  Reasons can be: a new power supply & different hard drives have been installed by myself.

  Please, please help!

  Best regards & thanks a lot, a lot.

  November 10, 2015.

  Hi all

  As indicated, I wiped the hard drive, re-partitioned and formatted just to make sure he was completely clean and there is no hidden bad guys or persistent files corrupted, etc..  I then reinstalled Windows Vista, did a few main, graphics drivers updates, etc and then tried to 'turn on' online.

  The bad news is that it still not be accepted and once more displayed: "the product key you entered is already in use.  So, I was a little irritated but not totally surprised, because if there is one thing that I've noticed over the years that Windows operating system are very compatible with their annoying messages! ~ However, this is not the end, read on:

  As you do on these occasions, I thought then of what could be done then that I have not already tried? ~ Well I have to say now that my reason to reinstall Vista is not because I have no desire burning back somehow, it is finally to Windows 10. But before I could do I need to install a "Windows 7 Upgrade" I bought in 2010 when my son was in college.

  This got me wondering if the message could be related in some way, to upgrade?  Twenty minutes after that, my son came into the room and offers exactly the same thing!  Without hesitation, I installed Windows 7 Upgrade and tried to validate online and hey-presto it worked!

  So, for anyone else having similar problems with a re-installation and who have also used a version upgrade of Windows later, is probably the answer ~ if all else fails.  Thus, 14 lb hammer remained in the garage!

  I am glade to say that the problem of Vista activation/validation is now resolved, even better Windows 10 is installed.

  A big thank you to all who tried to help with this annoyance.

  Best regards

  November 13, 2015.

  10:40hrs (GMT).

  Of course, if you can not trouble Windows then try this: http://distrowatch.com.

• 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

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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 need to reinstall Windows Vista on a NEW hard drive

  I need to upgrade my hard drive a 500 GB to a 2 TB hard drive. I want to keep the old hard drive as what without having to format. I'll put it on in the case where I never need to access the data that's out there. I have the key Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit disk and license. Is it possible to just install it on the hard drive again without any license validation error or the old hard drive must be formatted to remove windows. Desktop PC. Thank you

  Hello

  Legally, you must save your data > wipe this most hard > re - install your data, and then use this drive hard as you would normally use an external hard drive. namely for data only.

  One license is for a single installation.

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  You can have activation issues with the new hard drive and reinstall anyway.

  If you do, then use phone Activation > do not follow Auto prompt > but brace yourself for a real person explain to the.

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

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

  See you soon.