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• Restart problems, error Disk Boot error, if please install disk and press a key

  Original title: problems of Reboot

  When I restart my computer it say "Disk Boot error, if please install disk and press a key:?"

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  2. have you changed the BIOS boot device?

  3. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  This could be related to:

  · Startup options is not correctly defined in the BIOS

  · A non bootable CD is in your CD player

  · You don't have any boot device

  · You have installed a new hard drive

  · The hard drive is not properly connected

  · Your system files have been infected

  Change the boot order in the CMOS (BIOS) settings so that your disc is the first in the list.

  a. restart the computer.
  b. new computers often display a startup (or boot) menu. In the start menu, choose "Configuration of the BIOS," or "BIOS settings," or something similar.

  Procedures vary depending on the manufacturer of the BIOS. Usually, you must press a key (for example, F2, F12, DELETE, ESC) or a combination of keys immediately after you
  turn on your computer but before Windows starts. If the Windows logo appears, you must try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer again.

  c. the BIOS configuration screen appears. On the BIOS Setup screen, choose the option called "Boot order" or something similar. Startup command settings can also be saved
  under "Advanced settings" or something similar.
  d. Select your drive from DVD or USB drive as first boot device.
  e. restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved.

  
  BIOS WARNING: modification of the BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

• Product key for win 8 doesn't work no-error: this product key cannot be used to install a copy of windows retail.

  I bought a copy of windows 8 for the upgrade to windows 7 from the Microsoft store. I need to reinstall the hard drive on this machine, but when I download the installer of windows 8 on another machine to try to create a bootable USB I get an error message when I put in the product key (which I paid for) who says: this product key cannot be used to install a copy of windows retail.

  How can I get this problem?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum.

  Ideally, there are two types of product keys: key to retail version key upgrade and full. The key to upgrade is used to upgrade the version of the operating system when you have the lower version of the operating system already installed on the system, for example, if you have already installed Windows 7 system, you can use the upgrade of Windows 8 to upgrade (override) currently installed Windows 7 to Windows 8. This product key cannot be used to download the installer of Windows 8 and create a bootable for installing Windows 8 from scratch.

  However, the key of the full version allows to download the installer of Windows 8 and create a Windows 8 boot disk to install a full version of the operating system.

  According to your description, you have reinstalled the hard drive on your machine and want to install Windows 8 by creating a bootable. Thus, you will always have the above error message while downloading executable files for Windows 8.

  There are two options you can try to install Windows 8 on your system:

  • Replace the key with a key to the version upgrade complete on the Microsoft Store and follow the procedure as you said in your post. You will not get the error message given.
  • If you have the Windows 7 installation media, you can try to install Windows 7 on the reinstalled hard drive. After activating this operating system, you can try to upgrade to Windows 8 by using the product key that you have already purchased.

  Hope this information is useful. If the problem still persists, please post back for further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

• Error when using product key "its product key cannot be used to install a version of window" 8

  Original title: Windows ISO file.

  Hai,

  I have a computer Dell laptop with windows pre-installed 8, and I want to do a clean install due to some problems. I downloaded the windows in order to get the iso file from this link; http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  But when I launch the series to the top and entered the product key, notice presented themselves: this product key cannot be used to install a version 8 window retail.

  So, could you help me to advise where I can get the iso file?

  Thanks in advance!

  Hello

  Computers production come with a manufacturer OEM check so with Dell technical support, their line of license
  documentation and ask in their forums.

  How to restore or reinstall Microsoft Windows on a Dell computer
  http://www.Dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/DSN_347576/en

  Dell support
  http://support.Dell.com/

  Dell support drivers - product manual & warranty Info (left side) - and much more
  http://support.Dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=DHS

  Dell forums
  http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/

  Dell PC Diagnostics
  http://www.Dell.com/support/Diagnostics/us/en/19/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Error of activation 0xC004C003 for Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard key: "the activation server determined the specified product key is in use".

  I installed Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard as a test version of an iso download got on the product site in Ms. In the meantime, I bought the software. Once the software has been delivered, I tried to activate with the key provided me with the software sent from Microsoft. I get... "the activation server determined that the specified product key is used" and throws the error asOxC004C003code. What gives here? They just sent me the key? I need to get this fixed as soon as POSSIBLE.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/forums-blogs.aspx

  They will help you in the above Forums Windows Server 2008.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Here's what that means for Vista:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/951287/en-us

  0xC004C003 error code

  The activation server determined that the specific product key is in use.

  This error code indicates that the product key you entered has already been activated, and you have to get a different product key.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Error - product key is in use. Unable to activate Windows Vista.

  Original title: activate windows.

  the system notifies my to activate my version of windows, when I followed the procedure, a message with the error code to show me that my product key is in use.

  wait for the amiable assistant yor

  concerning

  This happens often because he sees it used already on your own computer (it can not make a difference).  If you mean that you can not activate automatically, try to do it manually:

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• This product key cannot be used to install a version of windows 8

  I bought a new computer dell laptop and you want to install windows 8 again. It came with Windows 8 Core with is the unique language of 64-bit

  I downloaded the windows Upgrade Wizard 8.

  Then I discovered my product key with keyfinder.

  I ran the upgrade wizard then copied the product key and it shows the message - this product key cannot be used to install a version of windows 8

  I ran windows Update and it allowed me to download the update, which means my Windows 8 is authentic then why I am not able to install windows 8.

  I'll be able to install the kernel of windows 8 with Windows 8 iso pro?

  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
  Windows 8 that came with your PC is OEM type license and is one you want to install the retail type license. Two licenses have different installation keys, so commercial version will not accept EM key and vice versa.
  In addition, Windows 8 Pro key is different from Windows 8 "Core" key. You may not use the button either.

• Satellite C650 - activation of Microsoft Office pre-installed product key errors

  I recently bought by Satellite C650 laptop comes with Windows 7 pre-installed. However, when I try to enter the 25-character, the sticker Windows 7 product key, in order to validate my Microsoft Office license, it says "the key is incorrect. Make sure you have the correct key, and then retype '.
  I looked on the Microsoft Web site, and the only advice he gives is that I'll have to buy a new product key. Contact microsoft or toshiba to be sorted?

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  When you bought your laptop you have been assigned to evaluate office m over 3 months, it was a trial version. Now, it should be bought if you want to use again. You can use Open Office:

  http://www.OpenOffice.org/

  OpenOffice is a suite of open source leader for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers.

  Finally and above all the product key on the lower side of your laptop belongs to the pre-installed Windows version and has nothing to do with Toshiba.

• I want to install Windows XP on my iMac, but I can't find the installation CD. Is it possible to get another disc, since I already have the product key?

  I just bought an iMac and want to install windows xp on it with bootcamp. I want to load all my old files, photos, etc. on the Mac. I have the product key but cannot find the installation cd. Is it possible to get a cd without having to buy the whole program, or the upgrade again?

  original title: iMac pc

  How to replace hardware or lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-GB

• replacement of ISO of Windows 7 product key

  I have a HP Compaq PC which originally had Windows Vista installed but I have upgraded to Windows 7 some time back.  Last week, suddenly my PC is no longer leader except in safe mode.  I have a Windows 7 ISO image, but I don't know where is the product key.  How can I get a product key to use to re - install Windows 7 using my ISO image?

  Where did you purchase the license?

  You can try one of the following utilities running in Mode safe and retrieve the product key.

  You can start using the safe mode with networking and download:

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features

• Error message, product key incorrect when you use the key from the bottom of my computer

  I've had my laptop for a long time, but it have not used for a lot more than internet stuff.  However, I occasionally used for Word documents and now apparently used a trial period free but I didn't know existed.  So, I'm trying to put in my product key to get full use of return, but the computer always tells me that it is a mistake.  And it's not!  The number is on a sticker on the bottom of my computer, and I entered it correctly several times.  That I do know?  Thank you.

  Please note that if you use the Windows 7 product key located on the certificate of authenticity attached to your system label, this will not work, it is only for Windows 7. You need a product key Office 2010.

  If your computer comes with a trial version of Office, you need to get a trial key or buy a full license:

  Trial license:

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/try/

  Full license:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823570

  Get the key;

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/redir/XT101874326.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA101847520

  If you purchased Office 2010 and get no valid product key error to refer the article mentioned below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2002262

  Frequently asked questions about Office Activation Wizard and about features in Office 2010 and Office 2007 programs view programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927921

  Error message when you start an Office application after installing a suite Office: "invalid product key".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836178

  If you have a trial version of Office 2010 that came with your computer, try to uninstall it first:

  Run the patch tool mentioned in the article below to uninstall Office 2010:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301

  Download a trial version of Office 2010 that corresponds with the edition that you purchased and convert it to a version full:

  Trial license:

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/try/

  See the link on how to convert a trial version of a suite full Office 2010 or program to a commercial version: -.

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/convert-a-trial-version-of-an-Office-2010-suite-or-program-to-a-full-retail-version-HA101886436.aspx

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/convert-your-trial-to-a-full-product-version-HA101812668.aspx?CTT=1

• pre-installed product key for ms office 2007 pro

  I lost the product key for my HP Media Center desktop computer and need to reinstall. I have the product ID that shows to be allowed to me. How can I get the product key? MS wrote that I need from HP.

  If the program is still installed, use Belarc Advisor to list all product keys.

• Windows 8 Pro update product key cannot be used to activate Windows after an installed cleaning

  Hi guys,.

  I bought a Windows 8 Pro Upgrade and received the product key I used to download and run a clean install to my laptop using a USB Flash drive (format my HD then install). But now, in my new installed Windows 8, I can't use this product key to activate Windows as it says that the key is for an upgrade, not a clean install. I was not aware of this problem when I did the clean install. So, how can I activate my Windows now?

  It! s a upgrade, you need to UPGRADE your existing system. New installation is not supported. I'm sorry.

  This is simply not true.

  If you had a hardware problem and you will need to re - install Windows 8, you can do this by using installation media that the wizard allows you to create (or installation media that you ordered, if you chose to order discs).

  If you don't have installation media, you can re - install your older version of Windows and rerun the upgrade.

  Whatever it is, you will need the product key you received when you paid for Windows 8. If you choose to do a clean install of Windows 8 from the installation media, you will also need to call Customer Service for help activating your copy of Windows.

  Kind regards

  Ben Herila

  Program Manager | Windows Server

• Product key valid for re - install Win 8 in BootCamp partition

  My Mac Mini (mid-2011, 500 GB Toshiba 2.5 HD) with a Win 8 installation enabled in OS x BootCamp is dead. (The logic board and HD are roasted) Can I reinstall a new version of Win 8 in another partition on another Mac BootCamp using the same product key to win 8 since the burned computer? If so, should I contact Microsoft Support number for this?

  Yes, you can, phone activation will probably need:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and 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. explain your problem clearly to the support person.

• Try to install windows 7 on new computer - error code OxC004008 the activation server determined that the specified product key cannot be used. How to activate windows?

  the details are above. WIndows 7, we bought said good for three computers receives but error code everytime I try and activate! Help!

  Looks like you're using the Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack Upgrade 3 pcs.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  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

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.