I have a legal copy of windows Vista Home Basic, but I lost my registration key. What should I do?
I have a legal copy of windows Vista Home Basic, but I lost my registration key. What should I do?
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Dear friends,
(1) I have the windows Vista Home Basic, but my system was infected by viruses as recyclebin, System Volume Information. Wat to do how to get rid of it.
(2) I want to format my laptop, but the problem is that I'm not having Windows Vista Home Basic Formate how about this disk, please help me in this respect... How can I procedures...
(3) if I install the new Vista there will be no problem for my laptop... it
$Recycle.bin and System Volume Information are important Windows that are normally hidden system files. Why do you think they are viruses?
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I'm trying to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails.
Sir, I try to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails. in front of many, I managed to activate, but now after re installing my window I do not activate online.
Sir, I try to activate my window Vista Home Basic but fails. in front of many, I managed to activate, but now after re installing my window I do not activate online.
How to activate Windows 7 or Vista 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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
(6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
(7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
(8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
(9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.---------------------------- Alternatives -------------------------------------
To enable the use of the phone
1. open Windows Activation by clicking the Start button, right-click computer, clicking Properties, and then clickingActivate Windows now. ?
2. click on show me other ways to activate.
3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.
4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.
6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.
7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.
8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.
9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.
10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.
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.aspxActivation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.
Here are all LEGAL for Vista:
How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.
There is no Vista free download legal available.
Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.
Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.
In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.
See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.
Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...
Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.
Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.
They will tell you how to do this.
Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.
Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.
If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):
Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.
At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884
MS advice on the conduct of clean install.
http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm
A tutorial on the use of a clean install
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp
Super Guide Windows Vista Installation
After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.
Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.
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http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246
'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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I have Windows Vista Home Premium and I lost my product key!
I have Windows Vista Home Premium and I lost my case with the product key to this topic! I really need help! Can someone help me?
If the operating system is running - use Belarc Advisor to retrieve the key. www.Belarc.com
If the OS is always installed, but inaccessible, you can still be able to recover, depending on what is causing the problem - come back with details.
If you have reformatted, about maybe possible get the key - but unlikely.
If the HD is dead, or you have crushed the old installation, then you are out of luck.
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How to lose an original cd of windows Vista Home Basic
Hello
3 years ago, I bought a pc that has windows Vista Home Basic installed in it, I lost the original cd of windows Vista Home Basic.
but I have a copy of the original cd when I try to install to copy (with original key)
I get message 'your operationg system is not genuene'.i bought original cd with laptop lenova so how to get the original CD.Hello
Here are the different ways to reinstall vista
Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it
they do it for a nominal cost of $
also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought
you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer
Ask them of the exact key sequence
or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc
Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer
they contain all versions of vista
This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed
http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html
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Can I install a legal copy of Windows Vista without the installation disc?
Hello, all. I have a legal license for Windows Vista key, but no installation disc. Is there a way I can install on my computer?
Thank you.
Hello
You can as long that the product key is not a computer that had an operating system preinstalled Vista installed on it by using this product key (Dell, HP, etc.), or has licensed OEM System Builders, you try to move from another computer.
You never tell where you got this product key of.
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You can borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.
Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.
And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs
Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:
"How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html
And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.
And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.
"How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html
See you soon.
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I have a right problem, my computer laptop need to format I have product key for windows vista home basic 32 bit service pack 2 but no cd, please help me
Hello
There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.
You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.
They should do this for a small fee.
And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.
The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)
Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.
Ask them to the proper key sequence.
And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.
Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.
If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks
Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.
If this happens, you may need to try this instead:
You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.
Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.
And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs
Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:
"How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html
And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.
And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.
"How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html
See you soon.
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I have Windows Vista Home Basice. The upgrade to Windows 7 will give me Microsft word?
Upgade question
I have Windows Vista Home Basice. The upgrade to Windows 7 will give me Microsft word? I hate work!
I have Windows Vista Home Basice. The upgrade to Windows 7 will give me Microsft word? I hate work!
Lol you must buy Word.
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(In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears when you turn on the DV camera, click importing video.)
It's # 2 on how to import the video but when I pluged my camcorder (Sony trv608) in my emachine (I have windows Vista Home Basic), nothing is happening... How to get my video on my computer and my video cam?... I also got told by sony I needed to cap analog, so I have I need to download something on internet even thought I have Director on my windows? IM so confused?Hi harleykristi,
Welcome to the Microsoft answers site!
Looks like the video camera (Sony trv608) is not compatible with windows vista, see the Sony link below:
http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/SWU-download.pl?upd_id=1452&MDL=CCDTRV608
() Vista drivers are not available)
You try to install the software that came with the device in windows XP service pack 2 compatibility mode. See the link below:
Run the program compatibility Wizard
1. open the program compatibility Wizard the by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, click programs, and then clicking on use an older program with this version of Windows.
2. follow the directions in the wizard.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows
For more information, see the link below:
http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/model-home.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608&loc=3
You the best solution would be to check with Sony to learn more.
http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/contact-land.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608
Hope this information is helpful
Thank you, and in what concerns:
Ajay K
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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I have Window Vista Home Basic and I would like to install Windows 7 then before as I do I have verify errors 4 of my drivers which are
Microsoft ISATAP adapter #4 also #7 #12 #15 works not properly so I can update the drivers, then she come in saying.
This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the disks required for device error code 3.
So if I can not fix it I can still install Windows 7. Please help because I need the urgency and I tried all week resolve the
problems under Vista drives me crazy.
Jean
To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:
- Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.
- Right-click my computerand then click Properties.
- Select the hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
- Double-click the type of device that has the problem. For example, if you have problems with your modem, double-click Modems to see the devices in that category.
A list of devices appears. If a device has problems, the unit has a red exclamation mark next to it. If a device is unknown (usually because of missing drivers), the device has a yellow question mark next to it.
- Right click on the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the State of the device of this dialog box.
- Use the Troubleshooting Wizard, if it is available, to help you diagnose and solve your problem.
- In the device properties dialog box, click the general tab.
- Click troubleshoot to start the Troubleshooting Wizard. The wizard will ask a few simple questions and provides a solution to your problem, based on the answers you provide. If the Troubleshooting Wizard is not available, go to step 3.
- Follow the resolution steps provided by the wizard to resolve the problem.
- Check the device status of the device properties dialog box to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished. Otherwise, go to step 3.
- If the Troubleshooting Wizard does not have you helped to solve your problem or was not available, search for your error code in this article.
Note If you cannot find your error code in this article, contact Support. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
- Follow the resolutions recommended for this error code.
- Check the status of the device in the device properties dialog box area to see if the error is resolved. If the error is resolved, you are finished.
- If the problem persists, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem. To learn how, refer to the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
- Make sure that Device Manager is open, and that the device that has the problem is selected. You can perform certain resolutions recommended by the Device Manager.
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I'm unable to located my Windows CD to reimage the system vista. Where I can I down load Windows Vista Home Basic?
Hello
There is no free and legal Vista download
Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista
Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it
they do it for a nominal cost of $
also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought
you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer
Ask them of the exact key sequence
or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc
Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer
they contain all versions of vista
This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed
http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html
How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals
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Reinstall Windows Vista Home Basic
How can I reinstall Window Vista Home Basic? I can't find a link to do it. How can I back up my files? Be deleted all my files by? Pl help.
How can I reinstall Window Vista Home Basic? I can't find a link to do it. How can I back up my files? Be deleted all my files by? Pl help.
Hey birch_2526
There is no link of free and legal link for you to download vista basic to reinstall
Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a set of vista recovery disc
they do it for a nominal cost
and also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to reinstall vista basic to how you bought your computer
that will save you money if you don't have a recovery partition
your hard drive will be wiped clean of everything during the resettlement process
Back up all your data
Read how to do this in the link below
http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-backup-your-data
Walter, the time zone traveller
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Windows vista home basic service pack1 and windows vista Home premium service Pack 2
I WANT TO UPDATE WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC, WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM TO MY NEW LAPTOP TO MY OLD LAPTOP. Can I update my laptop which has windows vista home basic service pack1 installed using my laptop which has windows vista Home premium service pack 2 by using a transfer program for example windows easy transfer? HOW CAN I DO THIS?
Hi ronnieVron,
Your copy of Windows is only allowed for 'a machine If you want to put Vista Edition home premium on your 'old laptop"you can buy a new copy of Vista premium. Another point is that copies of Windows was probably preinstalled on your laptop, which means that, putting license on one side, your copy is related to each specific laptop and so, because the copy is related to the material on each laptop, you would have problems on other transfer machine. Anyway you could invalidate your Windows license.
This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.
John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com
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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 problemI 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):
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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} 1.9.0027.0 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002 x 32 *-*-*-*-CH4CG 89572-OEM-7332166-00096 2 S-1-5-21-2878899211-3288161655-3842348923 Dell Inc.. Inspiron 1420 Dell Inc.. A07 20080203000000.000000 + 00034303507018400EA 0409 0409 peninsula malaise Standard Time(GMT+08:00) 0 3 DELL M08 103 103 Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 12 fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg = 89388-707-1528066-65881 14 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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