After upgrading motherboard continually prompted to activate windows vista

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• Problem with upgrade of the computer and activate Windows, he stated that "the failure of key you entered is already in use.

  Original title: problem with upgrading the computer and Windows activation

  I have improved my week to loast of computer of an Intel Core 2 Duo to an Intel Core 2 Quad processor.  Now Windows tells me I need to register my product.  When I tried to do, he said that "the failure of key you entered is already in use.  To activate Windows, you will need another product key Windows Vista Home Premium. "How can I get MIcrosoft to realize that I have not installed Windows on multiple computers. I just put my equipment?

  Hi Tkelleyaustin,

  I suggest to check the following items and check if the problem still persists.

   

  Resolve activation problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

   

  Activate Windows on this computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activate-Windows-on-this-computer

  How to activate Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  I hope this helps.

• If I use at any time update in windows vista home premium upgrade to complete, I need a Windows Vista Ultimate key to activate too?

  If I use at any time update in windows vista home premium upgrade to complete, I need a Windows Vista Ultimate key to activate too?. Please answer

  Yes.

  You will need to BUY a Vista Ultimate Upgrade product key/license disk

  Windows Anytime Upgrade Vista is no longer available; which you always had to pay anyway...

  Try to buy Vista Ultimate Upgrade online: newegg, amazon, etc.

  Alternatively, try your local computer store.

  This isn't for free.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• When I try to activate Windows Vista, I get a message that my key is already used. Why?

  problem with vista windows serial

  I was using original windows appearance has been formatted... after then when I installed again and tried to activate it, it says serial number is already in use. but I HAV formatted and installed windows several times but it has not happened before... then, why is it not activate now?

  If you have installed and activated too many times, this could be the cause of the failure of activation. Try the phone activation.

  How to activate Windows Vista 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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Windows Activation by clicking the Start button, right-click computer, clicking Properties, and then clicking

  Activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

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

• Unrecognized during installation ID tried to activate Windows Vista

  Original title: windows vista activation__

  When you are prompted to give the installation id that I said that it was unrecognizable and now I find myself with less than a day to activate.

  Hi Mrs.Gibson,

  1. What is the exact error message?

  If you try to activate online, we recommend you to activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system. To do this, try the following steps:
  a. Click Start, and then click computer.
  b. click System Properties on the toolbar, and then click click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.
  c. click Show me other ways to activate.
  d. click on use the automated telephone and then follow the instructions that are provided.

  See Activate Windows on this computer

  You can also take contact with Microsoft Customer Service and Support

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• problem to activate windows vista Home premium

  I have orignal windows vista family premium cd I got when I buy my computer hp laptop, I tried activate windows vista after installing new operating system windows vista family premium got massege says my product key is already in use, how is it?

  Please help me

  This is my laptop and product key information

  laptop :

  HP pavilion dv 6725ee

  os :

  Windows vista Home premium 32-bit

  Remove your mail product key!

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista 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.

  Also:
  How to resolve common activation problems
  http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/CNS! E8E5CC039D51E3DB! 67219.entry? a = 584475978

  Windows Activation video
  http://www.Microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/c09aefc0-1986-4C2F-Bad4-67487854f13f
  This video will show you: - how to enable Windows - where to find your product key
  How to use your product key - how to get support for the product activation

  How to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Product Activation Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Will not activate Windows Vista on a HP computer.

  The motherboard on my computer went bad and wouldn't even start Windows Vista.  I replaced the motherboard and reinstalled Vista, but when I type the product key for Windows Vista Home Premium OEMAct HP sticker: [redacted key product], I get the message: "the product key you have entered does not seem to be a valid Windows Vista product key.»  Please check your product key, and then type it again.  I'm not able to activate Windows.  Please help me.

  Hello

  Since you have changed your motherboard the system configuration will be different, and this is the reason why you're not able to activate your copy of Windows Vista. I suggest do phone activation and check if you are able to activate your copy of Windows Vista. Click on the link below.

  Check the links below for more information.

  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

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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• I can't activate Windows Vista with product key OEM Toshiba - key is bad

  I can't activate Windows Vista with OEM Toshiba product key (the key is wrong). What should I do? Steaker from the bottom of the laptop key

  This key belongs to the preinstalled Vista. It's an OEM key and generally it doesn t work with other Vista OS.

• Recently replaced hard drive and ram, when I tried to activate Windows Vista Home Premium says the code has been used, how to fix this?

  I've recently updated my hard drive and ram, and when I tried to activate Windows Vista Home Premium, but got an error that says that he was already in use. I had used the code until I replaced the hardware, how to activate it on my new equipment?

  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).

• When I try to activate Windows Vista it tells me "the prduct key that you entered is already in use.

  "The prduct key that you entered is already in use.

  When I try to activate Windows Vista, it tells me 'the prduct key you typed is already used' I have no other PC which uses this product key, even though I've used it before. My question is can I use it again?

  When I try to activate Windows Vista, it tells me 'the prduct key you typed is already used' I have no other PC which uses this product key, even though I've used it before. My question is can I use it again?

  Here are 2 tutorials showing you the same method... Activation by telephone.
  I give you two tutorials because the 1st link comes from the most reliable source, while the 2nd is easier to understand.

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

  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

• Restored for laptop, need to activate Windows Vista product key on the laptop is unreadable

  My computer has been recently completely reset and now I need to activate windows vista again. In order to obtain a sustainable version of vista that I need a product key, however, the bottom of my laptop product key has some unreadable letters/numbers. What can I do about it?

  Hello

  I suggest that you contact the manufacturer of your computer and the recovery order discs form their

  need you normally not a product key to install

  ask them about it

• Problem: I can't activate windows vista even with "phone activation".

  Hello world
  I just re-formatted my computer and now I am asked to activate windows Vista Edition Home Premium x 32.
  I try to activate it, but I want to take this message: your product key is already in use!
  I try the phone activation but when I call it just make the noise characteristic beep beep beep and then my call ends.
  I have genuine Windows Vista product key (bought).
  I never gave my reference to anyone.
  So I don't know what the problem... Help, please.

  Thanks in advance. Jim

  The second is a general for the Greece phone number as you have indicated that your country is the Greece. If you dial the number and explain your activation problem and the phone number doesn't work not they may be directly connect you to support or you give a better number to use.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

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• How to activate windows vista

  my computer several times in the installation with the same software and still active application,

  Previously, he was never in question, when my computer yet again

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista 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 and waiting for someone to help you with activation.

  Also:
  How to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  Product Activation Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Error - key already used. Unable to activate Windows Vista.

  Original title: validation problems!

  format my computer and instaled windows vista XP Edition family, when I try to valid, the computer tell me the code in use alread, what should I do? Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hi Miudo,

  You can follow this link & check if it helps.

  Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: "an error has occurred."

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Concerning
  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Unable to activate Windows Vista

  Original title: windows active problam
  I have my serial number on laptop in may but the activetion seves no acsept it
  What can I do?

  Hello

  1. don't you get an error when you try to activate Windows?
  2. which method do you use to activate Vista?

  Try to activate Windows by phone.

  Refer to this article for more information:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  You can also view these help KB article.

  Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: "an error has occurred."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931276

  Activation fails when you try to activate Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 over the Internet
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921471

  If you get a different error, then please come back with the exact error message for help.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher-Microsoft Support.
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