I bought a pc used with windows 7, however, the product key is not valid. I would like to get Windows 8. What would be my best course of action?

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• I installed Windows 7 and when I tried to register, he came to indicating the product key is not valid. I bought the Dell product so I now the program's legacy.

  Windows 7 was installed about 2 weeks ago
  I can not register the product
  error message indicating the product key is not valid

  Please contact Dell about this issue. TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• On a clean reinstall of Windows 7, get the product key is not valid

  I recently installed a clean install of windows 7, but when I try to turn it on I get a message that the product key is not valid. I called the number of Activation 888, but the recordibg says that my computer must be online to use the service; My problem is I use a modem, so I can't use the phone while I'm online. Someone at - it solutions? Thank you! John Caruso.

  PS: I want to install on a Compaq Presario SR1820NX of which has 2 MB of RAM and a 250 HD and turn to 4.3 MHz

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  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

• Re-install Windows 8 pro on PC, how many times before that the product key is not valid?

  Due to problems with Windows Update, and more specifically by using the 8.1 free update, I had some problems and have re-isntalled twice now on this PC.

  You install previous motherboard no re-day after the first installation.

  First install on the replacement motherboard activated via telephone due to the new material.

  2 more reinstall without a phone on the same PC.

  The general consensus is that, once you get to the installation of 5th Activation of the phone is necessary.

  How many times before that the product key is not valid?

  I only ask that the errors are related to data that is not stored on my PC.  and given that Windows 8 is nowhere near the performance and stabilty before I used the App store update I have to reinstall until it's resolved.

  Required to reactivate by phone after the 5th reinstalled only happen based on the license.

  If you make significant changes with a license pre-installed as a motherboard, then you will not be able to use the phone or Internet activation.

• Windows anytime upgrade, the product key is not valid

  My laptop is with pre installed Windows7 professional edition, and I have a new product key WAU (Home premium-> NEC) in hand. When I tried this product key in the Express Windows upgrade process, I received a message "product key is not valid.

  Is the installed version must be exactly the same with the WAU product key pack? I think of my installed Professional is an advanced version of Home Premium. Why not the product key be compatible?

  Any contribution is appreciated!

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions

  To start the upgrade process:
  Click on start/search and enter the words: Express upgrade
  Then, in the list of the search results, click on "Windows Anytime Upgrade".
  Then follow the prompts on the screen anytime upgrade.
  Basically, all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.

  Another method:
  (Located at the top right) Start/Control Panel/small icons option / click the "Windows Anytime Upgrade".

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  -Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 - troubleshooting

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-in-Windows-7

  Also the reinforced system - method #2 tool (download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  (System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies).

  -Anytime Upgrade may not work for all versions of Windows-

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.
  Upgrade Express 'can' not work (check with the manufacturer of the computer support team) for users who have the OEM and integrators systems product keys, this also applies to the VL (Volume License), MSDNAA or key teaching will not work with the Express upgrade. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

  -Anytime Upgade options-

  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Try to reinstall Windows XP Professional after that reformatting due to virus and he said that the product key is not valid.

  I have the original disc with SP2 MS and proof of license certificate of authenticity.

  Thank you.
  Hi Barbeem,
   
  Follow the steps listed in this article to resolve the problem:
  You receive an error message after you enter the product key when you try to install Windows XP

• After you install the new hard drive, it indicates that the product key is not valid for activation on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I just got a new hard drive installed on my computer. He already has Vista Home premium on it. Now when I turn it on it tells me that I typed the product key is invalid for activation. I never typed in one. Now, I don't know what need cause I don't have a disc or product key. What can I do? Please tell me I'm not screwed. Any help is appreciated. At the bottom it says Build 6000 this copy isn't genuine.

  Hello

  1. what operating system is installed in your new hard drive?
  2 are you able to boot into desktop/safe mode?
  3. What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

  How to activate Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions 
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.

• The product key is not valid for this installation. Please use the correct installation cd to reinstall Windows. Error code 0 x 800040509

  Oh I'm so angry.  I just went through the whole process of formatting a hard drive and reinstall XP Pro.  It worked just great, but she needed ALL the updates since something like 2002.  So, I went through the whole process which took ALL DAY yesterday... excluding the svc pak updates because the error above already happened once.  I assumed it was because all the other updates were missing, where my decision to make all others updated first.  Now I'm here, after every single update, the computer was working FINE until I installed 2 Pk Svc.  Now I'm just at the beginning.  Please tell me there is a way to remove it without having to reformat and spend another day fixing this bloody nightmare.  I mean really... the program should not be designed to not install if it is the wrong program to start?  What outrageous.

  Please go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the button to validate Windows, and then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click the Windows tab as appropriate and then click on copy (to the Clipboard).

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new post in the next Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum and paste the results of the WGA diagnostic data in a detailed post: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ===========================

  After a clean install, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a network and before using a USB key that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formattedotherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• MS office 2010 does not accept my product key. He said that the product key is not valid (windows 7)

  I got a HP pavillion DV6 PC notebook last week. When I try to open MS Office it asks for the installation. But when I give my product key, it says its not valid. Please let me know wat can be done...

  Hello

  Where do you find the product key? I believe that the version on your machine is an evaluation version. As I have mentioned several times, I hate the version installed on my machine. They want to 'milk' of us later. You have 2 options: buy or remove it.

  But if it is the starter version, please ring the Bell of Microsoft, they can fix it for you.

  Kind regards

• I installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM and the product key does not work, how to fix this? I use the same product key supplied with the computer originally.

  I bought a Dell Precision T3400 of Dell Financial Services and it came with Vista Business installed.  I installed a new hard drive and installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM by using the recovery disk that came with the computer, and the product key does not work for activation.  I get a message that says I need to activate Windows, but he says that the product key is not valid.  How can I fix it?

  Thank you

  If you have reinstalled the OEM of Vista Business copy on the new hard drive, as Bill says you can't also use it in a virtual machine.

  You can only reuse your OEM of Vista professional copy if it is no longer used on the computer. Do you have what operating system installed on the new hard drive? It was an upgrade copy or complete the license?

  If you used a license to upgrade to another edition of Windows to replace your copy of company then Vista Business license is still in use (for upgrade) and you cannot reuse it in your virtual machine.

  However if you replaced Vista business with a copy of the full license of another edition then you are able to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine, but only on the same computer. You must use the product key from COA to the label on the computer. The product key is put in the copy OEM cannot find the SLIC table on the host motherboard. You must use the phone activation from within the virtual machine. Click on start in Vista Business and typing "slui 4. Do not meet the audio guests until it asks you if you want to speak to an agent. Explain that you have completely replaced the OEM copy with a copy of the full license of the new windows and now want to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine on the same computer. Agent will then give you the activation string. Remember that the virtual machine is not transferable to any other computer.

  This information is offered by Darin Smith (MSFT) and the team of Windows licenses, November 18, 2011.

• Error: 0XC004F050 Windows Vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

  I bought this dell laptop 2 years. my laptop is to sometimes have blue error screen, but when I restart it, allows it to function normally. recently, when I turn on my laptop, my screen goes black and a box come up saying that the Windows Vista Home Basic product key you typed is invalid for activation.
  

  Then he gives me 3 options
  1. access your computer with reduced functionality
  2. enter a different product key
  3. contact Microsoft to help solve this problem

  I was trying to enter the product key as indicated on the sticker attached to the bottom of my laptop but still invalid product key. Code: 0XC004F050

  I had

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):

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

  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation status: invalid license

  Validation code: 50

  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012

  Windows product key: *-* - 4WD8X - M9WM7-CH4CG

  The Windows Product Key hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY =

  Windows product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096

  Windows product ID type: 2

  Windows license Type: OEM SLP

  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002

  ID: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324} (3)

  Admin: Yes

  TestCab: 0x0

  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic

  Architecture: 0x00000000

  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.100608 - 0458

  TTS error:

  Validation of diagnosis:

  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->

  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Version: 6.0.6002.16398

  Windows XP Notifications data-->

  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0x80004005

  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-->

  Caching the result: 103

  Version: 2.0.48.0

  OGAExec.exe signed by: Microsoft

  OGAAddin.dll signed by: Microsoft

  OGA data-->

  Office status: 103 blocked VLK

  Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 blocked VLK

  OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0

  Signed by: Microsoft

  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->

  Proxy settings: N/A

  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)

  Default browser: C:\Users\Tien Siew\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.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: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324}1.9.0027.06.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002x 32*-*-*-*-CH4CG89572-OEM-7332166-000962S-1-5-21-2878899211-3288161655-3842348923Dell Inc.. Inspiron 1420 Dell Inc.. A07 20080203000000.000000 + 00034303507018400EA04090409peninsula malaise Standard Time(GMT+08:00)03DELL M08 103103Microsoft Office Enterprise 200712fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg =89388-707-1528066-6588114 ACD7202654E586

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->

  C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1635, 9) (null): 0xC004E017

  Windows Activation Technologies-->

  N/A

  --> HWID data

  Current HWID of Hash: PAAAAAEABwABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ80kiKfGtPqTSSWoFyuf/yQRoPeS1K88vTm9 + 9aSGmsViqF

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->

  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->

  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes

  Windows marker version: 0 x 20000

  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes

  BIOS information:

  ACPI Table name OEMID value ValueOEMTableID

  REFERENCE DELL M08 APIC

  FACP DELL M08

  HPET DELL M08

  STARTING DELL M08

  Original title: my windows vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation

  MCFG DELL M08

  M08 DELL SLIC

  SSDT PmRefCpuPm

  How can I solve the problem? Thank you.

  Run the Diagnostics of Genuine tool at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012.

  Hi steph_ts,

  In addition to the suggestion of Andre.Ziegler, following links and check

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  You can consult the following KB articles and try the suggested methods for error: 0XC004F050

  How to troubleshoot the error codes Activation Volume Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and on Windows Vista computers

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/938450

  Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows using the Windows Activation Wizard: "the Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not valid: 0xC004F050.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756

  Also see the following link for more information about reduced functionality mode:

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Message that my Windows XP Home Edition product key is not valid

  My hardrive was getting full so I saved and used DBAN to wipe my hardrive. Once I did and went to install my VALID copy of windows XP when is invited to enter my product key (which is located on a certificate of authtensiy stick on the side of my Tower) keeps telling me my product key is not valid. I use the service pack of windows XP Home edition CD came with my computer and it still does not telling me that the product key is not valid.

  How to remedy?

  Activate Windows XP by using a Modem, Internet or phone customer Service

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

  The installer stops and restarts in Windows XP several times

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811150

  You are able to boot mode safe?

  If so, open the command prompt window and type chkdsk /F /R

  Press enter

  You will see a message about the volume must be locked.  You want to monitor during the recovery?

  Press y and press enter

  Reset

  The scan will take a few moments, but he'll fix files

  You could try to test disc hard failure - should not continue loading XP installation

  Test the hard drive by using the CHIP (HP support Document)

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00386164&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&JumpID=reg_R1002_USEN

• I had to reinstall Windows Xp Pro, the product key will not work.

  I have not changed any hardware or anything like that. I downloaded the updates of msupdates and my computer went the fritz would not do anything. I reinstalled windows xp pro from the restore disc that came with my computer. The product key is not accepted by windows to activate it. I need to know what to do. It's a Dell optiplex 2.8 gig Board and proc 2 gig of ram. Anyway when I bought.

  Hi, I am assuming that you are unable to activate your XP via internet, you can try the phone holder to turn on.

  You will be asked of the remote computer to give the support page for phone numbers.

  You will then receive a new set of numbers to activate your XP.

  If this does not work, you will be directed to a Microsoft employee. Explain your problem and if they are happy with your answer will give you an activation key.

  Slan go Foill, Paul

• My Windows Vista suddenly says product key is not valid.

  Hi, my windows vista family premium has been recently reisnatlled of the disks that came with the computer, and suddenly he says that the product key is not valid. I put the computer to get the product key and he came and he said that it was not valid.

  Any help would be appreciated.
  Thank you
  Scott

  Hello

  Use the phone activation method > do not follow the Auto guests > hang to a real person explain that you have reinstalled using the recovery supplied with your computer disks and Activation does not work.

  It is explained in this link

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• I get a message that my product key is not valid during the installation of Windows.

  want to reinstall windows, invalid key product, have officex, all the info too complicated for a novice

  I bought a dell latitude d620 xp and it freezes all the time, charge for centuries, has error on the alltime page and readajusts itself, please help, I want to reinstall windows and the product key is not valid, what do I do.

  Hello
  If you are still having this problem, here are some steps to try:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310637

  Hope this helps,
  B Eddie