HP Envy 14 LR198AV: HP sold me PC with no valid Windows 7 or at least an invalid Windows product key and product ID
I bought this PC in July 2011 and it is out of warranty. After that of being harassed at level to Windows 10 months I decided to do it, but rather than the upgrade, I did a clean install from the laptop was malfunctioning. I read on the Microsoft site that we could do it as long as they have Windows product key for Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 that was already installed on the machine. I wrote that down with the Windows ID (different number).
I've updated by downloading Windows 10 to a USB key and then the installation. Seemed to work very well (I think that I entered my product in the process ID). Now, a few weeks later I get a message that I need to "activate windows". I called MIcrosoft after it could not activate using the ID that I and after 30 minutes on the phone they me said my Windows product ID and both are my "invalid" Windows product key I would call HP and get this sorted - I have the original order number and Microsoft said that's all I need for HP to help me - but I am out of warranty and apparently help me unless I pay them $60. Another alternative is to buy a new copy of Windows 10 and pay MIcrosoft money.
I am shocked, because I'm simply doing what Microsoft has been harassment to me.
BTW, the PC seems to work fine except the message to activate windows. I guess that another option is to do nothing.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Available for the free upgrade until the end of July 2016, according to the latest rules from Microsoft Windows 10. Thus, you will be able to spend to Win 10 If you want. I'm not a fan of win 10, but if you want to upgrade to it I personally recommend the ISO for Win 7 upgrade method to win 10-
# Download the ISO from MS site, burn it to a DVD, insert the DVD into the PC and start the process from inside Windows 7
# Follow the on-screen instructions then
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