Failed to activate after reinstalling

I've recently updated my processor and motherboard on my home PC, requiring a reinstall of Windows.  I am running Windows 7 Home Premium, and I bought a pack of 3 family and installed on 3 computers (one of them is the computer that I just upgraded).  When I am going through the online activation process, it tells me that my product key cannot be used on this computer.  I tried the telephone automated system, which accepted my key, but asked me how many computers I had already activated on, and when I said "three", he told me my license Windows had exceeded the number of licenses (or something to that effect).  There is no option to tell him that I have reinstall it on one of the three.  When I called customer service, they told me to try the phone activation once, I did and it failed with the same results (I told them he would, but they said it should work).  Does anyone have other ideas? I had to 'disable' Windows before the upgrade to free a license?

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

Please note:

The Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack Upgrade 3 PCs is an upgrade license.

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.

Note also:

Because you have changed the motherboard, the upgrade license has more a previous qualification license. Your license precedent provided with the motherboard that you have replaced is not transferable to the new motherboard.

The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

-OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

-OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on


-OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

-OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

What is OEM software? :
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

Licensing FAQ:
http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

You can try the activation of the phone, but this is not guaranteed.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • XP Home SP3 will not activate after reinstalling

    I tried to fix a Dell Dimension B110, who had a failed hard drive.  Received the Dell installation discs to reinstall.  Once the installation is finished cannot get in the log on screen before you get the message "this copy must be activated with Microsoft before you can log in. You want to activate Windows now? Yes or no"and it goes no further.  Have answered Yes and let it go all day at work; has got the same question when I woke it upwards!  Of obviously cannot get in the Activation Wizard to get the phone number to call to activate and it doesn't seem to be a listing on microsoft.com.  So, how can I solve this?

    Hi pdnzip,

    I recommend you contact Microsoft customer support for assistance Service team. They will help you to connect to the Microsoft activation service for the.

    For more information, please visit: how and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

    Hope the helps of information.

  • CS6 Design and Web Premium Adobe can't activate after reinstalling desktop PC hard drive crashed.

    I tried to reinstall and activate my copy of Adobe CS6 after my desktop PC hard drive crashed. I wasn't able to disable this copy from the hard drive crashed making even the impossible windows startup. Please tell us how can I activate this copy on my desktop PC.

    Serial number and activation support (non - CC)

    http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/global/Service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

  • Can not activate after reinstalling

    My HD failed in part freezing way often, I realized that the HD was the problem, then I saved most of the files in a portable H.D.and replaced the condemned H.D.on my laptop with a new and re - install windows, why can't use the same key?...

    He thinks that the key is already in use (on the old HD).  You have to manually enable.

    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.

  • Can not activate after reinstalling code 0xC004C008

    Hello

    I recently changed the motherboard in my computer because of the failure.  I reinstalled Win 7 and tried to start.  He failed online and phone support system could not unlock.  I use a key to upgrade of family 3 Pack that has never been installed on 3 computers.  I was under the impression that the rules of this East fell under the 'detail' and not OEM so that I can install it even if I changed the motherboard.

    Please let me know.

    Thank you

    John

    How to solve the error codes on Windows 7 0xC004C008 Activation of Volume
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-0xC004C008

  • Windows prompts you to activate after reinstalling

    My hard drive on my laptop does not, so I bought and installed a new. I reloaded Windows 8 Pro using the CD I already bought and upgraded to the latest version of Windows 8.1 and it is all working properly. He is always asking me to activate Windows, even if I have entered my product key during installation.

    Original title: reload Windows

    Hi John,.

    1. have you tried to activate windows after the installation of Windows 8?
    2. what happens when you try to activate Windows?
     
    Method 1:
     
    I suggest you try the steps in the following Article from Microsoft on how to activate Windows
     
    How to activate a Microsoft product using Microsoft Product Activation Center
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us
     
    If your problem persists, go to method 2.

    Method 2:

    Why can't I activate Windows?
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/why-activate-Windows
     
    Get help with activation errors
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/activation-errors
     
    Hope the helps of information. Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

  • Windows will ask to activate after reinstalling

    Original title: activate Windows

    I bought a Windows 7 Home basic DVD/CD with this laptop, who has worked for a long time. Unfortunately. There was a problem, and one of my kids took laptop to a private sale local where it installed since its own DVD/CD. A popup is now displayed "activate windows". I have the genuine key, but my original CD/DVD has mutilated. When I enter the key, it does not work.

    Help, please.

    If please connect your laptop to the internet and click on activate windows, choose the online activation option then enter your true key, then click Activate. He check on the internet and give you a successful activation message.

    If still doent work, choose telephone activation instead of online and call customer service to choose from the menu options and give them their 48 length shown on your laptop key

  • Can I activate after reinstalling?

    Once I put in the form an install vista Home premium computer laptop I ca'nt license give me a solution

    "Kumarps" wrote in message News: cbae7eef-139 c-4bf3-b9b2-1b8fedf576b7...

    Once I put in the form an install vista Home premium computer laptop I ca'nt license give me a solution

    Please visit the site of Windows Validation
    and try to validate your system
    Make a note of any error message
    Run the MGADiag report
    Post the report and the error message in NEW post in forum Windows VistaMD here

    --
     

    Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC

  • My iPad 2 could not activate after installing 9.03. Say... could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailalble. I tried to 'activate' for four days... went to an Apple store bar 'Genius' and still no solution.

    I have an iPad 2 and before executing the last IOS 9.3 update, it was a camera works perfectly well. I don't have any iCloud upward. I have the valuable photos and info on my iPad that I don't want to lose!  Now I can't even use it!  He failed to activate after the execution of the update and is now in an infinite loop.
    The display shows the following:

    Could not active iPad. Your iPad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try to connect your iPad to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a couple if minutes. If the problem persists, contact Apple support. .... Try Again... and again...

    I was 'Try again' for four days and spent a day at the Apple Genius Bar store.  They could not find a "fix" and suggested I send my iPad in California and pay for data recovery, because the next step would be to wipe my iPad!  ***!

    I understand that you're angry about the issue of server activation, but sittuations as why it is so important to backup your data using iTunes or iCloud. You never know when you might have to restore from a backup.

    http://appletoolbox.com/2016/03/iOS-9-3-activation-error-update-fix/

  • Windows xp update fails after reinstall OE discs error number: 0x8024400A

    Windows xp update fails after reinstall OE discs error number: 0x8024400A. Cannont even run Windows update at all.

    Hello
     
    To work on the issue, consult these links.
     

    Temporary connection related errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update

     
    Note: make sure that you enable the antivirus software, other security and firewall after the test programs.
     
    Caution:
    Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
     
    You can also designate a similar thread that addresses the question:

    Hope the information is useful.

  • Acrobat 9.0 failure reinstall after reinstalling Windows Mobile OS

    I got an error message "failed activation server" on the opening of a reinstall of Acrobat 9.0 of CS4 Web Premium after reinstalling my Windows 7.0 operating system. The full CS4 Web Premium was on my machine, as well as CS6 Production Premium when my hard drive failed on my laptop. We reinstalled a new hard drive for the OS and Windows Ultimate 7.0. I JUST installed Acrobat of the suite CS4 and it took the serial numbers of the CS3 of origin of the product and the CS4 update correctly. I have all the updates of CS3.0 CS4 CS5 CS5.5 and CS6.

    When you open the ACROBAT program for the first time, it gave an error that there were no internet or the activation server. As I was at the time ON the internet, and then he had to do with to achieve the activation server. This laptop (and desktop) were previously allowed for these applications.

    How should I proceed in order to get Acrobat 9.0 CS4 to work on the laptop and reinstalled?

    Hi jimg82512687,

    Are you able to activate the other CS4 apps?

    If try Yes troubleshooting mentioned in this KB doc https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-invalid-serial-number-acrobat.html .

    Kind regards
    Nicos

  • iPad can not activate after update 9.3 iOS. "Incorrect Apple ID" used message, when it obviously isn't

    After the update to iOS 9.3 my 2 Mini iPad fails to activate.

    I get the message 'wrong apple ID' all the time, even if its my correct apple ID, that works on iTunes and iCloud, etc..

    I tried the activation via iTunes recovery mode and DFU mode, but nothing helps. I do not think it's a problem of server activation, this looks more like a problem with activation ID.

    I also tried to remove the device from iCloud, remove the device to locate your iPhone and even changed my password Apple ID.

    Is this a possible iOS Malware hack "Keyraider"?

    It is more likely that it is a bug on the Apple name, given the large number of threads with people having the same problem. Especially people with older devices.

    You may only be stuck waiting for them to sort out if restore via iTunes did not work for you.

  • Windows 7 - cannot perform updates after reinstall

    the hardsek is damaged. I buy a new another Hardisek
    and downloaded the windows7 old even with the original CD
    But I can't update

    What is the solution
     

    Hello Zohar545zo,

    Thank you for your message.  Also, can you confirm that your operating system has been activated after reinstalling?  You may need to perform a phone activation.

    1. Click Start, and then in the search box type: slui.exe 4
    2. press enter on your keyboard
    3. Select your country.
    4. Select the option to activate the phone, then call and hold to a real person.

    Please let us know, we are looking forward to hear back on your part.

    See you soon

    Jason H. Engineer Support of Microsoft answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  • activation of the xp SP3 after reinstalling on the same laptop computer. pls help

    Original activation key (removed product key) helps to activate the xp SP3 after reinstalling after formatting C:\ due to the virus on the same laptop computer. pls help

    To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool
    (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
    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 a) in the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but does NOT quote the key on the sticker!
     http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

    Please DELTE YOUR KEY - before it gets stolen and subsequently blocked.

  • Cannot connect to Internet after reinstalling vista.

    * - Original title - OUR Dell laptop came with the vista operating system

    OUR Dell laptop came with the vista operating system. Myhusband dislike vista.  Exp of Windows has been installed on our laptop.  recently, virus disabled the jury mouse & key.  I reinstalled vista. How can I connect to the internet.  I get an error msg.  the underlying ethernet connectivity required for the broadband connection was not found. pls install activate the ethernet adapter.

    Fran

    Hi Joseph,.

    I see that you can not connect to the Internet after reinstalling vista. I'll help you with this problem.

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

    2 have you installed all necessary drivers after installing vista?

    3. do you format the disk hard while re - install vista?

    4. who is the ISP?

    I suggest you to refer to this article and check if that helps.

    Wired and wireless network problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-vista&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    Let us know if you need assistance with any windows problem. We will be happy to help you.

Maybe you are looking for