Changing a retail OEM product key

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• Product ID of Windows Vista-Home Premium 2007 Service Pack 2 is with an OEM product key.

  Hello & thanks to anyone who reads this message & can help.

  It's what I've done all I wanted to do was to change my old email address on my windows mail to another email address.

  I contacted my internet provider technical support to change the addresses e-mail & settings so I was able to access the e-mail address that I wanted to use windows mail. They tried their new settings, they recently tried, but had no luck, so they have tried using their old/normal parameters & always been unlucky? He kept coming up with an error for the two parameters & not could not send the test email that he was trying to send back to me.

  My internet provider tech support guy said, maybe I had a virus (that I know that I don't have), or maybe something wrong with my settings for windows mail or something is wrong with windows or the program & contact line of microsoft support.

  Microsoft technical support said they cannot help me because I have an OEM product key & if I wanted to get help through windows I had to pay money to get help or contact with this site I am trying now.

  I don't know what I would do in the future? I always update my laptop with the updates of windows/microsoft who cross & always am aware constantly check & make all my microsoft security essentials for updates & scans?

  I hope someone can help me with my problem & understand what I wrote?

  I have to update my system or programs to have & to the best software/programs & do what I originally planned to do with my emails?

  My laptop Windows is too old?

  Help, please.

  Thank you.

  Kind regards

  Kate/chamois

  Hello

  As Vista is preinstalled on your computer (OEM license), Microsoft charges you for support if you use them. They had good reason to send you to the Microsoft answers Forums

  The way you must have Windows Mail put in place is to use the e-mail address and other parameters as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) gives you; not an e-mail address that you want to use.

  They are the ones that provide all the information for you.

  You need them: parameters Username, Password, mailserver and mail out Servier

  Here is the information from Microsoft on how to set up Windows Mail:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-mail-setting-up-an-account-from-start-to-finish

  You don't say which is your Internet access provider.

  See you soon.

• Windows 7 not accepted in a retail PC product key

  I have a product key genuine alternative for Windows 7 that I wanted to use to install my friend a new operating system. She has an old Windows XP retail PC. When it came time to activate the operating system by using the product key, the message was: "Product key not accepted" - and the help section, said that this is probably due to the fact that it's a PC detail that is used to have a copy of XP OEM. It is possible to activate a new OS on a computer that was previously bound to an OEM product key? Is it a particular format of the MAC address that accepts only the activation of the OEM operating system?

  The restriction that prevents the operating system that is being replaced is called Secure Boot is available only on the UEFI BIOS and is active with Windows machines 8/10. If the computer had Windows XP on it it would not Secure Boot enabled even if they are available.

  Windows XP/Vista/7 OEM systems has just had the key integrated into the installation image that checked for a tag SLIC in BIOS to check that the license was valid for the particular manufacturer and that it is not activate online or by phone.

  Disk based installations must activate online / by phone so don't check is not the license using the BIOS and ignores the built tag, even if it exists.

  If your license key is detail it should activate automatically or return to the phone Activation however product key not accepted"is not normal under these circumstances. When this message comes up? If during the installation of Windows, the computer is not online, and it is a failure the internal controls of the encrypted in the key product ID, it is not rejected by the activation servers.

  If Windows is installed and you try to activate and then download and run the MGADiag

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/942962

  Click on copy and then paste into an answer here.

• How to get windows using my oem product key

  Hello

  I got windows 7 preinstalled on my computer, I formatted it

  I need windows disk via my oem product key please tell me how

  Hello

  The only legal Windows 7 download available is now Microsoft, as Microsoft has stopped DigitalRiver Windows 7 ISO downloads.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

  But Microsoft only provides these downloads for Windows 7 retail product key, not preinstalled OEM product keys (Dell, HP, etc.).

  As you have licensed preinstalled OEM (Dell, HP, etc.), contact the manufacturer of your computer to order recovery media that they need to provide for a small fee, if it is still available.

  Or you can also borrow the same exact retail edition DVD of Windows 7 and use your product key to reinstall.

  See you soon.

• Microsoft Windows Vista Business OEM product key issue

  I have a Windows Vista Business OEM product key but no CD. Is it possible to download the Image? Or I can upload the image of windows 7 or XP and install (enter the product key: Vista) free?

  Hello

  It's not Microsoft, and we have nothing to do with your downgrade rights.

  Read these information from Microsoft:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en-GB/licensing/sblicensing/pages/what_to_do_downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=-8uYmGZfE4k

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  Replacement of lost records.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  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.

• 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.

• M4-1003TX Pavillion: Reinstall windows 8 with the help of the oem product key

  I want to re install windows 8 using the oem product key. I use HP model m4-1003TX. After making USB drive bootable and boot by USB the following message appears - "the product key entered don't match any available for installation windows image.

  Hello

  Your laptop came with Windows 8 64-bit Core edition
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03743644

  It doesn't matter what you are currently using.

  The product key of Windows 8 is integrated into the BIOS chip. B. I installed Windows 8.1 update in a few of my laptop Windows 8 using the tutorial.

  This means that the reason why the method above does not work, or you didn't follow correctly, either the key of your BIOS is corrupted.

  I suggest you follow the tutorial without delay. Download the media creation tool & later the edition appropriate Windows 8.1 ISO according to the edition of Windows 8 installed on your laptop. For example. Single language edition Core (SL) 8.1 Windows 64 bits.

  Disable secure boot & enable in the BIOS:
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03653226

  Make USB bootable ISO downloaded and a clean install of the operating system by booting from it.

  Concerning

  Visruth

• Windows xp oem product key will not work with a generic copy of xp family. How can I make it work?

  This HP model is: Pavilion a530e.  It crashed and the original CD is not on this earth.  I installed a generic copy of Windows XP Edition family (the same as the original OS, but different SP level).  I left the empty product key because it would not of him who is on the side of the CPU!  How to fix this?  I have access to the internet and to do automatic updates, but the Microsoft Authentication in Windows Update Web site has not been made.  Help, please!

  The OEM key on the side of your Tower will not work with the XP cd to retail. You need a manufacturer OEM copy such as comes with some Dell, gateway machines.

  You can get the recovery disks that don't require any key to activate it. HP can carry is no longer, but they are available here. Just put your model number in the search:

  http://www.computersurgeons.com/

• XP Pro did NOT WPA, have an OEM product key number, but it will also not WGA

  Yes, I got the dreaded no past WGA logo on a WIN xp PRO installation which is an authentic copy of HP (OEM). I tried ALL the usual suspects of MS to do accept and it simply won't. I get the message "the product could not be updated on your computer. This is perhaps due to technical difficulties or problems with network connectivity. Please contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. "I have and that's why I found myself here as usual because the site is for me simply a roundabout! It does not matter where to get on I get off at the same places!

  So basically I think I'm wrong in saying we CAN change via the Regsitry key? BUT how is that what an all-round solution? Because HP is going because MS offer ANY help at all with an OEM product!

  Please someone help please?

  Concerning

  Chris Goddard

  Salvation through fishing,

  Please see the following article on how to enable XP, especially by phone:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

  In addition, please see the following tool to update your XP product key:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

  I hope this helps!

• The original OEM product key allows you to move from a 32-bit Vista Ultimate installation to a Vista Ultimate 64-bit installation.

  The product key OEM genuine original of my software to 32-bit with service pack 1 (that I bought and installed on my computer) allows to switch from a 32-bit Vista Ultimate installation to a 64-bit Vista Ultimate installation on the same computer without changing the motherboard?

  I would use a replacement disc from Microsoft 64-bit including Service Pack 2 as complete a reinstall? Microsoft 64-bit replacement drive has been obtained from Microsoft with the 32-bit version (which is currently installed) after some intractable problems found by the Microsoft Tech support in my OEM 32-bit software with service pack 1.

  I'll be able to do an online activation?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  You should check with Support to be sure. Normally the 32-bit and 64-bit key can
  be used on the same system. Of course, you need to install the 64 who will wipe away
  the installation of 32-bit. The key you should however work to check better
  with that which supplied the disc. The manufacturer of your system can also provide input.

  I hope this helps.

• How can I activate Windows 7 OEM product key

  How can I activate my product key OEM Windows 7?

  By phone or simply connect to the internet and it is automatically enabled?

  Need answers.

  Thanks for the attention.

  You can try

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on properties

  

  Scroll down to Windows activation.

  You will notice it displays a time until Activation but completed. The product ID also indicates that he uses a default key, it is only for the 30-day grace period allowed until you have to activate Windows 7.

  Click the change product key link

  

  Enter the product key located on the COA sticker that is located downstairs or (sometimes in the battery of your laptop), you can also find it at the top or the side if it's a desktop computer.  It looks something like the following:

  

  Proceed to enter the product key and click Next

  

  Wait while Windows is trying to activate.

  

  If all goes well, less than a minute, you should see this screen.

  You can further confirm that Windows 7 is enabled by checking the State of Activation of Windows:

  

• Windows 7 Professional OEM product key

  A full install of Windows 7 Professional OEM Version and want to set up a normal Version of Windows

  without losing my data. A new product key is available, but the OEM version does not change product key.

  The link to change product key at the bottom of the System Properties screen does not react. Manual with SLMGR or SLUI also does not change the entrance of system properties. Is there another way to change the system without sacrificing the data?

  Thank you

  You should be able to update the product using SLUI 3 key values or

  Click Start, type: CMD
  Right-click on CMD
  Click on run as administrator
  At the command prompt, type the following commands:
  slmgr.vbs - ipk xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx (to replace the specified in the current product key)
  xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx - represents your product key
  Press enter on your keyboard
  Leave the command prompt
  Restart your computer
  Try to activate again.

  or

  Press Windows key + R

  Type: slui.exe 3

  Press enter

  Enter the new key, and then click next to activate over the Internet.

• HP ENVY m6 1158ca: Windows 8 Pro Setup own activation fails 0xC004C003 blocked by OEM product key

  My hard drive died on my HP ENVY m6 1158ca.  I replaced and ran 6 discs recovery I created for my daughter and

  After the last completed album, I hit continue to do construction and each time after several reboots (ready devices... Prepares... ... Software administrator is installed) it would get the BSOD - 0xc000000f - a required device is not connected or not available.  SO I format the disk of 1 TB and do Factory reset again, and it still fails in the same way.

  After failing on several occasions, I've used a Windows DVD Pro 8 for another HP laptop and Windows 8 coming!

  However, the activation of Windows 8 needs a key I guess that the BIOS it will not work.

  Call Microsoft by using the "activate Windows by phone" gave rise to the statement "you must call OEM.

  to get a key and then call us back and then we can help you"

  The HP ENVY is out of warranty, who do I contact to get this key on the BIOS?  or the BIOS button does not work

  because the Windows 8 Pro does not correspond to something?  The laptop came originally with Windows 8.

  Thanks in advance for any help,

  Marlene

  Hi @ml88,

  Welcome to the HP Forums! To help you get the most out of the Forums of HP, I would like to draw your attention to the Guide of the Forums HP first time here? Learn how to publish and more.

  The product key that is embedded in the BIOS may not work with the version of Windows 8 Pro.

  Here is a document HP-HP System Recovery troubleshooting (Windows 8) computers you can review. It can help restore the system from the recovery disks.

  If you need to get the recovery media:

  HP computers - get HP recovery disks or HP USB recovery disc

  Let me know how it goes.

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  Kind regards

• How can I change my XP Pro product key?

  My laptop was repaired some time ago after it crashed, when I ran the check Microsoft to check my license agreement, he could not tell my version of XP Pro was not genuine (he says it's a corporate copy not a single copy for use domestic). I checked the product key with the label on the bottom of my laptop and its different? Then... How can I put my real code 25-digit in back... bearing in mind I don't know anything about computors configuration!
  Thanks for any help

  Many web sites that describe the process (search Internet for change XP product key ), including this one at PCSupport.about.com : change Windows XP product key Code
  WARNING: Incorrectly editing the registry can damage your system and prevent Windows to start.  Before you do, back up your important data, make a restore point and make sure that you know how to repair a damaged system.

• Update your Windows product key - does NOT (WinXP-SP3 OEM with OEM product key [currently installed system])

  I am trying to replace my product key OEM "generic" with "individual" product key on the label "Genuine Microsoft" at the back of my case.
  I'm preparing the machine for use by my mother - a neophyte computer - live too far away for me to provide practical support.  In the case of mus - PAH, I I I want that product key installed to match the product label "Genuine Microsoft" attached to the case key.
  The system is that an already activated Windows XP Media Center with Service Pack 3 installed - with an installed OEM (?) product key:
  Windows product key: *-* - GDTF9 - B9QW7-BBVH6

  QUESTION: Since I do not know if this license is a license in "Volume" or an "OEM license" it is unclear what instructions to follow...
  I tried the Windows product key update tool... .on the on the system, which withdraws as 'Authentic' (Validation status: genuine) which failed (as described below).  Is it possible to replace this with the "real" product key?

  Following the instructions in http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/genuine/product-key for Windows XP.
  1. open Windows Update Tool product key. (file: KeyUpdateTool_enu.exe)

  I downloaded and ran - with the result following (failure)

  Windows product key update tool
  This application must be run on a supported of the XP operating system version.

  ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  MGADiag.exe results as follows:
  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Code of Validation caching: n/a
  Windows product key: *-* - GDTF9 - B9QW7-BBVH6
  The Windows Product Key hash: 5kEO8pH8rfJkr7/tAGdnxv6zALo =
  Windows product ID: 76487-OEM-2211906-00806
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.med
  ID: {D0681A4F-1398-46D1-BC7C-D250F4F7B1F8} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
  Signed by: Microsoft
  Product name: n/a
  Architecture: n/a
  Build lab: N/A
  TTS error: n/a
  Validation Diagnostic: 025D1FF3-230-1
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a
  Version: n/a

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
  Signed by: Microsoft
  Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-543-80070002_025D1FF3-230-1

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {D0681A4F-1398-46D1-BC7C-D250F4F7B1F8}1.9.0027.05.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.medx 32*-*-*-*-BBVH676487-OEM-2211906-008062S-1-5-21-3119560652-910284201-3596502784GatewayGT4010Phoenix Technologies, LTD6.00 PG20051111000000.000000 + 000Gateway, Gateway, Gateway, Gateway440F3A070184C06604090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is02genericgeneric109

  License data-->
  N/A

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  N/A

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS string matches: Yes
  String of BIOS marker: 1 c 790: emachines Inc. | 1 c 790: Gateway, Inc.
  Marker of OEMBIOS string. DAT: Gateway, gateway, gateway, gateway

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  N/A
  ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

  Thank you
  jgrinnel

  SOLVED! Thanks to post Christmas D Paton September on10 in
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/legal-to-upgrade-and-activate-to-Win7-64-bit-from/641a5dd9-7287-47bd-86e0-e6670e6d994b

  Media Center Edition of XP CAN NOT be updated with M$ Product Key Update Tool... "' not supported '!

  Thanks, Noel!
  John