I reinstalled windows vista went to type the product key in and said it was already in use

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• Reinstall Windows 7 does not accept the product key

  Just bought a new PC to replace my crashed. Install Windows 7 from the DVD I got for my old PC. It does not accept the product key. Think it's because it was a copy of Windows 7 upgrade. What can I do about this that I can't downgrade to Windows XP. I have the original and the product key for Windows XP disks.

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  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.

  or

  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

• My HP mini crashed today, I need to reinstall Windows 7 starter I have the product key

  My HP mini is a black screen and I do a new reinstall top can get instructions step on a clean install to start windows 7. I have my product key and and the external dvd drive to boot windows with. Is anyway that I can get help with this without charge for customer support.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  If the recovery partition does not work, see the following resources:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/05/02/how-to-reinstall-Windows-7-Starter-Edition/

• After the installation of new hardware and reinstall Windows Vista tells me that my product key is not valid.

  original title: Windows activation problem.

  I have windows vista 64-bit. I installed 2 or 3 years ago and wanted to reformat because I bought a few new parts. So I reformatted and reinstalled windows, but it's now, it tells me that my key is invalid for activation. Is my drive that I bought and it worked before, why now it does not work after reformatting?

  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 options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
  (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 -------------------------------------

  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

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

• Windows Vista does not recognize the product key

  Purchased new Dell computer Dell a year ago, he a Vista Ultimate installed at Dell.

  My hard deive badly shot, replaced the hard drive, I reinstalled Vista Ultimate Edition, using the Dell product key when it is installed by Dell, number on the back of the CPU, key # * used DVD Resteratiom work, also I tried was packed with the computer that is the key # * also will not work.

  PLEASE HELP, HE SAID: THIS ISN'T A WINDOWS AUTHANTIC PROGRAM, BUT IT IS... WANT TO RECEIVE A KEY # WORK, THE FIGURES ARE CORRECT, AS I'VE DONE 4 TIMES, HAD SOMEONE ELSE READ THE NUMBERS. IT IS ON THE SAME COMPUTER SENT FROM DELL.

  If you mean that you can not activate automatically, try to do it manually:

  To activate manually, go to start, search, and type in slui 4 enter.  Enter your country and press Next.  You will be on a screen with a phone number and a bunch of codes below.  Dial the number and browse automatic guests until you get to a human being.  Have your handy product code because it will be asked.  Explain the situation, but it's the same PC and only installed on this PC.  They should give you a code to enter on this screen to activate Vista.

  To solve the real problem (if there is still a problem after activation), repost on the Forum of real advantage to:http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• I have Windows Vista DVD but lost the product key, can I get a new key?

  Origianal title: lost cd key.

  Hello!

  I have Windows Vista dvd and reception, but I lost my cd key.

  I can again cd key?

  Hello

  This should help you.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224?WA=wsignin1.0

  How to get a replacement product key

  If the software is preinstalled on your computer, contact your computer manufacturer to obtain a replacement product key.

  To replace a Microsoft product ke for a product you have purchased separately from your computer, you must contact Customer Support and Microsoft. To locate the phone number, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  Contact Microsoft

  (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh; EN-US; CNTACTMS)

  Note When you contact the Customer Service of Microsoft and supported for a replacement product key, you may have to pay a fee. You may also provide information on your computer or from the product CD or DVD when you talk to the customer service representative.

  See you soon.

• Can I reinstall Windows vista 64 bit with a product key.

  Original title: Switch system

  I have a 64-bit Windows license and the product code on my computer. Caused by a virus I took it to a repair store. Back in the Properties section it now shows as a 32-bit system and is included in the new product code the letters OEM. Can I reinstall the original 64 bit system using the product code? If I do I risk reinfecting my system with the virus? It is common for repair shops to install another operating system?

  Original title: Switch system

  I have a 64-bit Windows license and the product code on my computer. Caused by a virus I took it to a repair store. Back in the Properties section it now shows as a 32-bit system and is included in the new product code the letters OEM. Can I reinstall the original 64 bit system using the product code? If I do I risk reinfecting my system with the virus? It is common for repair shops to install another operating system?

  Take it back to the store and get it repaired, or give back yo your money.

• Dell Inspiron hard drive has failed. After replacement and re - install Windows Vista, I noticed that the product key sticker is removed, and I can't read it.

  Hard disk of laptop DELL Inspiron my wife is dead! I have replaced the hard drive, but now realize the sticker with the activation of vista is so worn that I can't be a part of the code. Can I do short of buying another license?

  original title: code of Activation of Windows Vista

  If your tile is deleted, unreadable, then you must contact the manufacturer of your computer that is applied on the computer.  They can provide you with information about key details of the product.  -Karena R (Support Engineer)

  Activation of the FAQ

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

• Can I reinstall Windows 7 Basic Home Edition with product key?

  my computer hp laptop provided with windows 7 Home Basic installed, but it was crushed. I was wondering if I could reinstall windows 7 Home Basic with the product key?

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  OR

  Reinstall Home Basic

  You will need a whole in a single installer disk that you can use to select Windows 7 Home Basic Edition during installation. See the following for instructions:

  For a DVD that contains all the flavors of 32-bit and a DVD that contains all the flavors of 64-bit that is Windows 7 Starter,Home Basic , Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate see

  here.

• When I type the product key for my windows vista there is a message saying that this product product keys doesnot key valid Windows vista.

  product key

  When I type the product key for my windows vista there is a message saying that this product product keys doesnot key valid Windows vista

  Hi Patrice root,

  ·         You type the product key correctly?

  ·         Where did you get the product key from?

  Make sure that the caps lock is turned off.

  Get validated product key by contacting Microsoft technical support.

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Resolve activation problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

  For reference:

  Get a new Windows product key

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

• I have a laptop used with WIndows Vista, which came with a product key (the one on the label at the base is incorrect). What can I do?

  I have a laptop used with WIndows Vista, which came with a product key (the one on the label at the base is incorrect). What can I do to get one?

  What you trying to do? buy an operating system (like Vista for example) or to purchase Office (located on the top of Vista)?

  You can buy Office 2010 here: -.

  http://Office.Microsoft.com/en-us/buy/

  -If you want to. Be sure that it will run on Vista by checking the: -.

  The system configuration required

  -hyperlink on the page above.

  If my comments have helped please vote as helpful.

  Thank you.

  You can buy an operating system here: -.

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/PD/ProductID.235488300/TopSeller.true

  For future use, the type of problem you have raised should be posted here: -.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/office_install?page=1&tab=no

• When I try to activate Windows Vista it tells me "the prduct key that you entered is already in use.

  "The prduct key that you entered is already in use.

  When I try to activate Windows Vista, it tells me 'the prduct key you typed is already used' I have no other PC which uses this product key, even though I've used it before. My question is can I use it again?

  When I try to activate Windows Vista, it tells me 'the prduct key you typed is already used' I have no other PC which uses this product key, even though I've used it before. My question is can I use it again?

  Here are 2 tutorials showing you the same method... Activation by telephone.
  I give you two tutorials because the 1st link comes from the most reliable source, while the 2nd is easier to understand.

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

  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

• After you have reinstalled my Window 7 Professional is not activate with the product key, I received with my package & which I used for a long time.

  After you have reinstalled my Window 7 Professional is not activate with the product key, I received with my package & which I used for a long time. I tried to activate using automated phone system, but could not do. What is the solution. I know that this product key I used only on my current desktop & in past I had not faced any problem on reappattage. This time, I had deleted all the parks & reformatted all readers of my Win7 teacher reappattage. This can be a cause of failure of activation?

  Direct activation number: (888) 725-1047

  1-800-936-5700

• Windows Vista tells me that my product key is already used and he locked.

  Vista ultimate Windows... Hi, the product key has been used. Used by me!

  Hey, shot to the top of the laptop to see a dialog box indicating that the product key is used and it is locked. I use the key it's mine. What should I do?

  Try activating by phone and see what you get messages.  Click on start and type "slui 4", then follow the instructions.

• How to make a copy of windows vista if I have a product key

  I wanted to find a copy of windows so I have to reinstall my windows laptop I have a Cliaa key for it

  How do I down load a copy. reason for this is that I can't get the drivers to work on it, they have only the version of drivers for my laptop that works for vista

  Hello

  There is no available free and legal Vista download

  and you get the vista drivers from the laptop manufacturer's Web site

  drivers and software - key in your model number download - section looking for the latest vista drivers

  How 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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246