I bought a used computer, and now it says my copy of windows is not valid. Is it possible to make it valid?

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  I got my version of windows activated for about 3 years.  I did a bunch of windows updates yesterday when he arrived to service pack 2, it installed and most of it then told me that my version of windows is not genuine.  I'm also infallibly get error messeges that my installer of Modules of Windows has stopped working.   I went to the windows genuine activation tool, and he said he couldn't tell if my windows was genuine or not.  I have a sticker with the product key on the side of my computer.  I tried to call the Activation Center by following the instructions to get the phone number, but my windows vista won't take me to the screen with the support of activation phone numbers.

  Can I get the phone number for support?

  Thank you

  Lisa

  Hi, Uridicy,

  Try to post here:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/diag/

  Microsoft Product Activation Solution Center

  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master?WS=OAS#TAB4

  How to find the phone number for Microsoft Product Activation Center

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

• I removed my xp hard drive to another computer and now it says I need to 'enable '.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  I removed my xp hard drive to another computer and now it says that I have to 'activate' and when I try, I get a weird response and they all but hang up on me.  I used this drive for many years, even the screen shows a picture of my table with flowers in a vase.  What is going on?  How can I get this problem?

  Your hard drive, installed on a computer with Windows XP was preinstalled by the computer manufacturer? If this is the case, then you have a "OEM version" of Windows which is linked to the computer first it is installed on and cannot be moved or reinstalled on another computer.

  If however you have a "Commercial" of XP version that you bought in a store, then you should be able to activate by phone, be aware that move the drive from one computer to another is more often go to work and XP may have problems (device drivers and other issues). The best solution is a clean installation (after you back up your data files).

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

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
  (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

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

  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
  (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

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

• I just downloaded windows 7 on my computer and now it says I do not have a card installed, network driver what should I do?

  I just downloaded windows 7 on my computer and now it says I do not have a card installed, network driver what should I do?

  If the computer is running XP or Vista, for example, before installing W7, it may mean that the manufacturer of the PC card or network did not have a driver for W7.

  Go to the site of the original manufacture of the PC (brand/model) support and see if they make an adapter for your specific model of W7. If they do download it, to get the right version IE 32 or 64-bit as needed. If the PC manufacturer doesn't provide one, try the website of the company that makes the actual adapter and see if they do.

  If you are unable to connect to the internet on this PC, you will need to download the driver on another PC and transfer it through via a USB stick or an SD card.

  Is there no driver W7 made for your specific PC and its adapter, then you may need to consider buying a replacement network card and use it.

• I had itunes on my computer, but now it is said that the program is not valid, it is possible it has been deleted by accident, and if so do I need to reinstall it and how?

  I had itunes on my computer, but now it is said that the program is not valid, it is possible it has been deleted by accident, and if so do I need to reinstall it and how?

  Hi bnmayala,

  Thanks for posting. Please contact Itunes support for this issue. I have included a link to the site below.

  http://www.Apple.com/support/iTunes/

  I hope this helps!
  Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• I bought a new computer and also Adobe acrobat Pro XI.  It did not work properly.  I uninstalled and tried to reinstall it, but the computer will not accept the serial number.  What can I do?

  I bought a new computer and also Adobe acrobat Pro XI.  It did not work properly.  I uninstalled and tried to reinstall it, but the computer will not accept the serial number.  What can I do?

  You accidentally type in a redemption code when he says he only wants a serial number?

• Trying to set up the design of web premium cs6 on the new computer and I get the series numberr you entered is not valid

  Trying to set up the design of web premium cs6 on the new computer and I get the series numberr you entered is not valid

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  2 links that can help

  -http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-serial-number-valid-product.html

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• Hard installed old screw in another laptop and the poster said a copy of windows is not genuine. It is a toshiba lapop and did not come with original discs

  Installed an old hard drive in a Toshiba laptop in another PC Dell laptop and asked to activate windows.  When I tried to activate it, it didn't work and he says "this copy of Windows is not genuine".  The original laptop came not with all drives, and he said to make recovery disks.  I made records of discovery and tried to use it in the Dell laptop and it does not work it no more.  I'm looking to find out how to activate windows.  Any help will be appreciated.

  It is an OEM license on the Toshiba laptop computer, the license is tied to the original machine that is why he is coming to ask you to activate.

• I bought a used computer and do not know the password to unlock

  I bought a used computer. I don't know the password. The password can be removed and mine used to unlock? The former owner is not available.

  Best to make a/Clean Custom installation of XP. Never can tell what the unwanted (like viruses) may exist.

  (1) Note the make and model of your computer.

  (2) check that the 25-character product key is always fixed to the case or at the bottom of your laptop.

  3) go to the support of the manufacture web site and know what "F" key, you will need to press on when the computer starts, run a reinstallation of XP (or use the recovery media if you have a).

  (4) reinstall XP and create a new user account. Note: If you use the support CD of 'Recover' you will need to re-enter the product key to activate Windows.

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

• drive rebuild has now "Build 7601 this copy of Windows is not genuine"

  My disk has crashed.  I bought a new disc and reloaded my system.  Everything worked fine, but now, butterflies much later, I get the "this copy of Windows is not genuine".  How can I get my system back to be "real"?  Why not genuine message came up several months after the reconstruction of my drive?

  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

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

• I did nothing to my computer but suddenly he said: 'this copy of windows is not activated' why?

  I had the computer for years and still run Windows XP.  I have not loaded something other that add a new soundcard about 2 weeks ago.  All of a sudden yesterday that it told me that my copy of windows is not activated and I have 3 days to activate - please help.  The computer came with windows loaded and I have no disks etc. do something with it.

  Hello

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  See the link below: you are prompted to activate Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, each time that you start the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312295

• I bought a computer and it's a smuggled copy of windows 7 ultimate installed... what would you do...?

  I bought this computer from a computer store in Austin, Texas, whose name is Austin computers...

  They were representing the installed softeware was original...
  But isn't... the Windows 7 Ultimate is false...
  What would you...!
  THX
  BB

  Their report:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx

  When reporting, you will be asked to provide information about the seller.

  This will allow you to get a real Kit, so you can install a genuine copy of Windows 7 on your machine.

• computer turned on today and he said that my copy of windows is not genuine-why?

  When I went today only my computer says that "your copy of windows vista is not genuine" then why say build 6002. Do not understand that I bought the computer with vista installed. It was beautiful last night and I for about 4 years.

  

  Currently, your copy of windows vista is not activated. If you have the product key with you, you can activate your copy of windows.

  You can find your product key on your computer or inside the Windows package installer disk-based.

  Type SLUI in the search box and press ENTER key

  Follow the directions on screen to activate windows

  You can activate online or by phone. You need an Internet connection to activate online. Activation by phone requires interacting with an automated phone system.

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinevista/threads

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/quick-start/activation-FAQ.aspx

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer"or if you find it useful, mark it as useful by clicking the 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• I've had this player/monitor/Internet Service for 2 & 1/2 months now and today ' today / this morning I put on and on my screen it says: "this copy of windows is not genuine" for windows 7 Professional!

  Why, all of a sudden; This morning - after using this computer at home (monitor; Keyboard, reader and Internet Explorer) - have this statement on my monitor - (lower right corner) - this copy of Windows '7 Professional' is not authentic.

  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

• Why my computer says this copy of windows is not genuine

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0019.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Given WGA-->
  Validation status: invalid license
  Validation code: 50

  Code of Validation caching: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - 788W3 - H689G-6P6GT
  The Windows Product Key hash: yr8OHoeXhbT4dc6MxGYjdAStSPY =
  Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-8992671-00008
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
  ID: {5CB61829-8118-4C10-B5E5-200F7737A3F2} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  WGA Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Professional
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130708 - 1532
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  WgaER data-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WGA 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: 100 authentic
  Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  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_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files\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: {5CB61829-8118-4C10-B5E5-200F7737A3F2}1.9.0019.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048x 32*-*-*-*-6P6GT00371-OEM-8992671-000082S-1-5-21-1319156964-620374894-4049371758Sony CorporationVPCEL26FXInsyde Corp.. R0160E3 20110613000000.000000 + 000B59D3907018400F204090409Time(GMT-08:00) Standard Pacific03SonyVAIO100100Microsoft Office Enterprise 200712GW6PzcEVEDTVKeO5Ym5UUm41dBk =89388-707-0441865-6522114 64BC76978749586

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 Professional edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: 50e329f7-a5fa-46b2-85fd-f224e5da7764
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00371-00178-926-700008-02-1033-7600.0000-1892013
  Installation ID: 002002805203431880738124432341309786285254046274856543
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: 6P6GT
  License status: licensed

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x0004FE01
  HrOnline: 0x00000000
  Beyond: PASS
  Event timestamp: 7:29:2013 10:26
  WAT Activex: registered
  WAT administration service: registered

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: LgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAQABAAEA6GE6ZedtVPm81sDD7pViPYplOPhQXg ==

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC Sony VAIO
  Sony VAIO FACP
  HPET Sony VAIO
  Sony VAIO BOOT
  MCFG Sony VAIO
  ASF!   Sony VAIO
  SLIC Sony VAIO
  SSDT Sony VAIO
  SSDT Sony VAIO

  Hi, Rebecavazquez,

  You have recently added new hardware to the system?  New motherboard, etc...?

  Replacing the motherboard may require a new license according to the circumstances of the replacement.

  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  Note: Do not press any button or say anything to an automated message.  Just wait for a real human to respond.

  Try this update:

  Description of the update for Windows Activation Technologies

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971033/en-us