HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC: Can't activate Windows 8 Pro after a factory reset (hard drive reformatted).

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• Can't activate windows xp pro after re install

  I tried again to install windows xp professional on 7 laptops and none of them will be activated. They are in a school and have a volume of education license. I went through activating by phone and it says can not activate. I then spoke to someone at this number who said I had to pay $110 plus tax to fix the problem. I'm at a complete loss as to why they don't will not activate if I have a valid volume license.

  Hello

  I looked towards the top of the Volume License product key, and I don't see anything extraordinary.  The key is blocked Activation but it is normal that the key to Volume license older XP given that these license keys of Volume more circumvented the need to activate.

  Microsoft has created new Volume license key when it was found that Activation Bypass Volume keys (time when the internet became big) are so easy to hack someone leaking just the key to the internet. However, as far as I understand it, the older keys are still valid as long as they were not sunk or abused. I searched the internet for this key and the key does not seem to have been disclosed.

  As for the message 'not installed Validation control' Windows XP came not with the genuine Validation feature "baked in" at the launch.  The Genuine Advantage Notification update adds Validation controls to XP (user does not have to install the update, it's purely optional).  The user can also simply go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate , the user will be prompted to install the Validation controls and then the online Validation will take place.

  At this point I see nothing suspicious on the Volume of this user license key, and also long as on-line Validation returns as authentic, I believe that the key is valid and authentic.

  Thank you
  Darin

• How can I get Windows 7 Pro 32 bit automatically connect to drives mapped to the startup?

  How can I get Windows 7 Pro 32 bit automatically connect to drives mapped to the startup?

  Hello

  It should connect as much as the other computers with their car are on the account users are properly configured, security passwords are defined and firewall do not block.

  If the system is only yours and there is no need of local network security, enable the guest account on all computers, give them all the permissions and there will be less to worry about connection mapped, but local drive without security.

  PS Ce preceding is based on cable connections. If the connections are wireless, it's another story.

  Due to the maturity of the wireless adapter and their support through the OS, automatic connection could not occur.

  Wireless is great, but most of us try to sneak out of it the uses it was not designed for.

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  My posts reflect my understanding and experience. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the vision of Microsoft, or anyone else.

• Cannot activate Windows 8 Pro after re-installation.

  I updated my PC by changing the motherboard and installed the Intel core i3 processor and re-installed my legal version of Windows 8 Pro on an HDisk freshly formatted. Now, I can't activate Windows with the product key that is provided in Windows 8 Pro pack. What can I do? PL. help.

  Hi Castillo,.

  You should be able to activate Windows, thanks to the activation of the phone. Here's what you have to do to activate the phone.

  1. Log on to Windows 8.
  2. Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard, type slui 4 and press enter.
  3. On the activation screen that appears, select the country that you reside in, and then click Next.
  4. Available dial and wait for a support officer to speak.
  5. Explain the situation and they should be able to help activate.

  Do not respond if you have more related questions.

• can't activate Windows XP Pro

  I installed enable reintall - activate, reinstall activate Windows XP no it can not be activated. I chose the phone - PHILIPPINES has chosen and the telephone numbers provided are not functional (the number dialed is incorrect)

  any other number good contact - Manila?

  Hallo

  Philippines

  Microsoft Philippines, Inc.. 16th floor, 6750 Ayala Office Tower 6750 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1200 Philippines

  Phone: (63 2) 860-8989

  Fax: (63 2) 860-8920

  Technical support of Microsoft Philippines or http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

  where you can find information how you can activate windows

  If OK Click response, bye

• Need help, can't activate Windows 8 Pro on HP 3125

  I got a netbook HP 3125 which has an AMD E2 APU, 4 GB ram, 320 HARD and Windows 8 Pro disc and would use for about a month and well. Recently, I decided to update my ram and anything by doing this, I also decided to upgrade to an SSD HARD drive.

  I changed the HARD drive out and installed the SSD, but the BIOS doesn't detect so I disabled the Secure Boot, boot enable Legacy and then proceed to installing a custom installation of Windows 8 Pro using a USB key.

  After installation, it asked me a product key, which I find it weird because Windows 8 does not come with product key labels, since it is built into the bios.

  My problem is, how do I activate my Windows 8 Pro, when it keeps asking me for a product key that I don't have?

  Also, I noticed in the BIOS, it is sometimes called 'Key to load HP factory default', but I can only do this when secure startup is enabled.

  Embedded product key Windows 8 has something to do with the secure boot, for example, if the Secure Boot is disabled, then Windows 8 will not activate?

  Thank you

  Woot! I got it to work!

  Secure boot has nothing to do with the activation of Windows 8 or not with the COA embedded (product key) which is in the bios.

  Here's what I did, just note that this method may not be appropriate measures, but it still works. And different systems configurations, may require different or additional measures. Also, this method may or may not work with all systems.

  for example, the brand or the system you may or may not work with the steps posted in this thread.

  If you have a Windows 8 with a product key that is located on a sticky label, this does not apply to you. It's only for those who have purchased a brand name with Windows 8 system, and it does not come with a sticker product key.

  Components used in this tutorial

  -3125 Netbook HP: AMD E2/6 GB/Intel of the Commission 330 120 GB SSD/F27 bios (later at the time of this tutorial)

  -Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit (original) disc

  -SATA to USB 3.0 adapter

  -Lite-ON SATA DVD Writer

  1. turn on the system and press F10 to go into the Bios

  2. in the bios, go to trial system > Boot Options

  3. go to Secure Boot and disable it

  4. Select clear all Secure Boot key and enter the 4-digit confirmation code

  5. then go to support HP Factory Default Keys, select it and press Yes

  6. save the Bios and output

  7. Press F10 and return in the Bios

  8. go to the System Configuration > Start Options

  9. select Legacy Support and activate it. A warning message appears, saying that this may cause the operating system to boot, just ignore it and press Yes.

  Now you should see the following text:

  Legacy support = on and key = registered platform

  10 save the Bios and output

  11 insert the disc of Windows 8 for the DVD player and release the boot drive order by pressing F9

  12. the driver, select start from the EFI file and press on enter

  A window opens, showing the HDD/SSD and DVD player with a unique code next to each hardware device

  13. Select EFI sector DVD and press ENTER.

  14. then select , , Bootx64.EFI. After that it will be white and then asked at the start of the DVD.

  15. Press any key to boot from the DVD. If it's done correctly, you will see a HP start-up logo

  16. once the DVD has finished initializing, will appear on the screen of configuration of Windows 8. Click next

  17. accept the EULA and then select custom installation

  18. create a new partition on the disk that you want to install the operating system.

  Note: Windows will create 3 additional partitions, as well as for the installation of the OS. What makes the drive as GPT.

  19 install Windows 8

  20. after the installation and customization of personal settings. Go to control panel > system and you will see

  Windows 8 is activated.

  You can either enable or disable Secure Boot in the bios, as it has no effect on the question of whether or not the operating system will boot. I tried the two enable Secure Boot and disabled, the two parameters allows me the startup of the operating system.

  As Intel 330 SSD, I got two of them and both have no problem running Windows 7 or Windows 8.

  ACHI is necessary if you want to enable TRIM that optimized the SSD automatically when you have to.

  If the TRIM does not work, then it must rely on a Garbage Collection.

  To turn off the SSD on Windows 7, schedule defrag because this will reduce the life expectancy of the SSD

  Windows 8 should because it will recognize if it of a SSD or not. If this is the case, then it will send the TRIM command.

• Unable to activate Windows 7 Pro after the upgrade of the system

  Old Config: Celeron / 2 GB / 40 GB. -Win7Pro retail trade / retail Office10H & B

  New Config: i3 / 2GB / 500GB. -Win7Pro retail trade / retail Office10H & B

  Windows worked perfect (but slow). I have updated the comp & installed fresh from the same media. Old hard drive is formatted. Office activated. but windows gives the error "the product key you entered cannot be used to activate windows on this computer". I tried the online activation & the phone activation. for only informed 10 days for activation. Help, please.

  Try the phone activation once again:

  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

  If this does not work, try direct telephone activation:

  Direct activation number: (888) 725-1047

  1-800-936-5700

  If the copy of Windows 7 that you installed an upgrade, please note the following:

  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.

• where can I download windows vista Ultimate 64-bit? My hard drive died.

  My hard drive crashed, then I succeeded him and my recovery disks to bring my computer to original state. It does not start, so I think that windows vista is not on the recovery disks. How can I download windows, with my license on my computer?

  Hello

  HP do not offer a download to do this service, however, there are two main options

  1. see if you can order a set of replacement recovery disks using the link below.

  Order HP recovery disks.

  If you have a problem with this link, order them directly from HP.

  If you live in the United States, contact HP here.

  If you are in another part of the world, begin here.

  2 in the same way that it is possible to create a disc of the retail of Windows 7, this can perform the installation, then use the activation key 7 windows OEM COA label, the same process is possible if your laptop comes with Vista.  A complete description (including links to downloads of Vista Image) of it on the following link.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/3317.2-3-Microsoft-Windows-VI...

  Software extra and you may need drivers can be found by entering your model number here.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• How can I reinstall Windows 8 in my laptop if the hard drive broke down?

  I have a new laptop with windows 8 is installed (product key is embedded in the bios I think and no sticker license more on this subject).

  I just want to know

  1. How can I reinstall Windows 8 if the hard drive broke down

  and I don't have any medium of recovery and the warranty is expired

  2. is there any media can make me reinstall my windows 8?

  for example using the windows disk 8 OEM that can be brought in computer stores

  I know that windows 7 can.

  3. when I use other media to reinstall windows 8 in my laptop, it will ask for the product key during the installation begins.

  I'm looking for the key to the installation?

  I can in the future, faced with this situation. I hope someone can help me.

  Best regards
  Joe Man

  I think most of the technicians know how to use a recovery partition, but the real problem for the recovery of Windows 8, it is each brand (oem) will need an installation disc for their particular model. We can install a Dell windows 7 cd on any PC OEM and after doing the updates, it will itself attest. With windows 8 you can even not windows to be installed on the PC if the disk you put in does not support security in the BIOS.  In other words, you need the proper (HP, Dell, etc.) model numbers version of Windows 8 recovery CD similarly be able to install it.
  If you are a system integrator or building a PC for yourself I think that the normal OEM cd should work as long as you you know number OEM KEY or product key. Its the BRAND PC which will be a pain in the buttocks in the future for technicians who have to reinstall Windows 8 on a VIRGIN hard drive AGAIN.

• can't activate windows 7 ultimate after downgrading to windows 10

  I couldn't activate windos 7 ultimate that I update my Windows 10 after downgrading first, it shows 3 days until automatic activitation after 3 days it shows 27 days to activate I don't know what to do because I have a Windows 7 ultimate product key was preinstalled I have buy my pc please help me

  A version of Acer OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate was installed on a card mother Gigabyte. A version of Acer OEM of Windows 7 Ultimate is only approved for use on an Acer computer. If installed on any other computer the copy of Windows is counterfeit and cannot be enabled.

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• How can I activate Adobe Reader Pro after I bought it?

  I recently downloaded Adobe Reader and I needed to edit the text in a PDF document under Tools, edit pdf, there is a prompt that displays "Upgrade to Pro" to edit PDFS. He pushed me to this home page: Subscription Options | Adobe Acrobat Pro and I put in my information billing and subscribed membership. I find nothing in the dashboard of the UI which indicate a serial number or account number, that I need to put in my Adobe Reader Office to improve it and unlock this feature and I can't seem to find any connection on the system of preferences in the desktop application. How to translate the upgrade on the desktop?

  Thank you!

  Adelle

  Unlike some of the other subscriptions, this is not unlock Adobe Reader. On the contrary, it is a completely new product and separate, you need to download and install. Then, you will have BOTH and can run that you want to use - do not rely on double click on a PDF file more.

• I can't activate Windows Vista with product key OEM Toshiba - key is bad

  I can't activate Windows Vista with OEM Toshiba product key (the key is wrong). What should I do? Steaker from the bottom of the laptop key

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• How can I activate Windows Defender when I receive 0x800106ba

  How can I activate Windows defender when I receive 0x800106ba? I got IE9 and use a Vista home

  Hello

  Are you running MSE or other antivirus/security programs stop Windows Defender from
  running? Whether Windows Defender is blocked from running by them. McAfee, AVG, and
  others do this. MSE includes Windows Defender features in it run
  separately would be redundant.

  ------------------------------------------------

  Troubleshooting of Windows Defender
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555957

  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe" is the folder of the default Defender

  Start - type in the search box-> Windows Defender - find top - make a right click on it.
  RUN AS ADMIN

  If no joy using Start - computer or Windows Explorer to access this folder and create a
  Shortcut to put on the desktop and the Start Menu. You can also right click on a shortcut this and
  see if they point to here.

  Goal
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MsAsCui.exe".

  Start in
  "%ProgramFiles%\Windows defender.

  How to enable or disable the Windows Defender
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93118-Windows-Defender-off.html

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  Maybe something here if necessary:

  What is display / causing the error message? Some anitvirus/security/antispyware products can
  cause this error. On those who use you, including those that your never had even those
  uninstalled (the remnants can cause problems). McAfee is just an example of what many can do.

  Start - type in the search box - Services - find top - Right Click - Run as Admin

  Windows Defender - value STARTED and AUTOMATIC

  or set MANUAL and STOPPED if necessary

  Fix for the problem of 800106ba.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931849

  Error (an example) of McAfee report.
  http://service.McAfee.com/faqdocument.aspx?ID=TS100610&lang=en_US&prior_tid=2&AnswerID=16777216&Turl==http://KB.McAfee.com/InfoCenter/index?page%3Dcontent%26id%3DTS100610%26actp%3Dsearch

  Check also:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/574fb871-034C-4B42-B800-328af16a9177

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  If you need to control startup programs:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when
  your system boots and you connect. Autoruns also shows you the complete list of the registry
  and where applications can configure Auto-start for the files settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

  I hope this helps.

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

• I have McAfee total protection on my laptop, can I activate windows defender toggle?

  I have McAfee total protection on my laptop, can I activate windows defender toggle?

  Hello

  Answered this time already and this response has disappeared.

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  McAfee blocks Windows Defender, as well as other programs such as AVG antivirus/security and others.

  If you want to use another thing don't forget to uninstall McAfee and then run the McAfee removal tool then
  This troublecausing the remains do not remain.

  McAfee removal tool
  http://service.McAfee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?ID=TS100507

  List of tools to clean/uninstall anti-malware programs
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/thread/407bf6da-C05D-4546-8788-0aa4c25a1f91/

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  Here's what I use and recommend: (these are all free and very effective versions.)

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with all I have
  launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
  reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
  Operation of the network.

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
  right of IE)

  Two versions of Avast are available 5.x and 4.8 x

  Avast - home - free - 5.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
  Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
  Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
  Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
  disabled - click OK
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

  Avast 4.8 x - home - free - stop shields, you don't need except leaving Standard, Web,.
  and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
  Finish those you don't use).
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - home - free small, fast, exceptional protection CLOUD, working with other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
  or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever think malware and that
  would be unusual with Avast and occasional Prevx running with the exception of a low level cookie
  (not much), to UPDATE and then run it as a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they
  never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• How many times can I activate windows 7 online?

  could someone answer me please with the truth?

  NOP TrekDozer you cannot mark as the cause of the answer of the question was:
  How many times can I activate windows 7 online?

  But im going to have to answer my own question: I don't know, but apparently every time you want UNTIL microsoft detects a significant change in equipment, after that is the only way to reactivate windows by phone.