Cannot activate Vista! Help, please!

My laptop came originally installed with Microsoft XP. A year ago I bought an 'Upgrade' Windows Vista disc to my computer instead. I've updated, everything was fine and then a month ago windows could no longer work. I could not reinstall Vista, because I only had the upgrade version, and I don't have XP.

I was able to install Vista without using the key supplied with the drive, but of course I was given 30 days to activate it - who is not able to do. Now, windows must stop working once AGAIN, unless I repeat again and again the installation process. I think it is complete BS that Microsoft does that. I bought the drive, I have the key, they should provide me with a way to solve the problem that THEY should have been fixed a long time ago. Vista stop working due to problems of Vista. I can't even use their technical support, because I refuse to pay the sum of $59.99, they ask.

Is there a way I can activate my Vista program so I don't have to keep reinstalling each month? I don't have an XP disc, and it never came with the laptop.

Hello

Thanks for posting.

You use the telephone option to activate Vista.

Click the Start button.

1. in the search box, type slui.exe 4 and press enter.

3. Select your country in the menu dropdown.

4. click on continue in the UAC prompt.

5. an toll-free telephone number will appear with a set of numbers generated by Windows and displayed on your screen.

6. dial the number and follow the automated instructions.

If the activation service informs you that she has failed and cannot help with activation, then STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to a representative of Activation.

Simply explain to the representative the situation and that they will help in the activation of Vista.

Let us know the results.

Ronnie Vernon MVP

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