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• How will I know that my Windows product key is if one on the sticker that is located on the computer does not seem to work?

  You want more details. For two hours I answered all the questions that ask you that. And still no support. You up to the date of this laptop, every day at 03:00, so don't tell me the product key, which is on the back of this box is incorrect. Or that it is not the country I say. Just send me what is on the back of this box, which I paid too much for in the first place.

  We are not Microsoft. We are volunteers who give of our spare time to help people. Complain about Microsoft is a waste of time. We are in the same boat as you when it comes to most of the problems and not more control or access that you have to do.

  A product key is not in the box where everyone can see.  It is a sequence of alphanumeric 25 digit of 5 sets of 5 digits separated by dashes for the operating system.  If this is the original installation, the key will be on a label on the underside of the laptop.  It has been upgraded or purchased as a product of the retail (suggested by saying you that you have a box), then the product key for the product to the retail sales would have been on a piece of paper inside the box.  The product key on the label of the laptop would have been crushed (which would have been in the computer would have been product key from the manufacturer that could not be used to enable or provide proof) by installing the retail or upgrade.  Microsoft has no idea what is your product key regardless of the case - even if you bought them (unless it was by a download and then you should have an email from their share with the product key to this topic).

  If this is not a problem of activation or re-installing and that you have installed and activated the product yourself, try of Belarc Advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html and see if the product key, it reveals work best of all what you use now.

  For more information, if it does not help, post to http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_install?page=1&tab=all&tm=1300700638376.

  Good luck!

• buy Windows product key just 8 no purchase or download of the upgrade?

  buy Windows product key just 8 no purchase or download of the upgrade?

  Yes, you can.

  How to buy additional keys:

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  Click on see details in the Windows Activation

  Click on the link: buy Windows to another computer

  http://www.Windows.com/buy

  Yes, you may be prompted to go through the installation routine with just the web installer of 5 MB, but you don't actually have to download, simply to purchase and the product key will be presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard (you also a copy is sent to your email address).

• Pavilion x 2: Windows product key Validation after hardware change (new SSD)

  I have a Pavilion laptop x 2 with a 64 GB SSD.  It came with Windows 8.1 but he now works Windows 10 - of course.  I decided to upgrade the 256 GB SSD.  I bought the appropriate module (a Sandisk).  I recently contacted Windows support to inquire about the procedure to validate the OS once I did the material exchange.  I wasn't sure how it would work since my x 2 Pavilion has incorporated into BIOS product key.  Microsoft told me that because I was going to do a hardware change I would need a new product key (in other words my laptop current product key would be 'blocked').  I was able to recover the product key of my Pavilion x 2 (OEM and installed keys - what is the difference?).

  Does anyone have experience in this field?  Once I have replace the SSD and perform a clean install Windows 10, will be the key to product embedded BIOS validate operating system or it will reject?  Since I'm NOT buying a HP SSD (with preloaded operating system) and that my x 2 Pavilion is now long out of warranty?  I really have to pay over a hundred dollars for a new Windows operating system license?

  Thanks in advance for any advice/help.

  Francis

  Parameters indicate that I have a digital right so with a bit of luck when I change the SSD and install Windows 10, the machine must validate without a qualm.  I tried to see if I could link my Validation of my Microsoft account but I did not have this option on my settings (although in the past when I re-install Windows 10, link validation of my Microsoft account operating system so I guess it works.)  Also, I guess I have the anniversary edition from my machine updated automatically.

  If all else fails, I'll see how it goes after the SSD upgrade and if I have to deal with Microsoft.  I also agree with you that change the SSD (essentially the ' drive') is NOT a significant change in equipment and shall not impose a new product key, but then, nothing surprises me more.

  Your tips were helpful and I thank you.

  F

• Installation of upgrade or clean! Can I get a replacement product key?

  I bought an upgrade to vista for my pc after that I tried to reformat from the original disc that came with the pc. My pc says that the"NTLDR is compressed" I tried many suggestions but nothing worked I learned that I needed to upgrade. I installed the update from XP to vista, but now it says that my product key is not valid, because it isn't an upgrade a clean install. I was not asked what kind of facility, I held at the beginning of the installation.

  Can anyone help?

  If the system does not detect an operating system (as for a startup problem), he made a clean installation - if an upgrade was possible, he would have given you this option (there not because he has not seen this option).

  You must reiinstall the operating system of origin and then activate, then install the upgrade and then enable that.  That you run under Vista.  You cannot use an upgrade disk to do a full install - it willl allow you to do, but it will not activate the product.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Upgrade Vista Basic Vista Home Premium with the old product key.

  When I bought my laptop, it came with Vista Home Premium installed. I had to wipe my HD and reinstalled Vista using the diskette provided me by Dell, but the version they gave me was Vista Home Basic. Is there a way to upgrade to Home Premium with pay them for it because I bought the license when I first bought my computer?

  Contact Dell on them giving you the wrong recovery disk...

  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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Upgrade a new empty hard drive with the old product key Windows OS Windows Y Ultimate 32 bit is possible, if so how?

  I have a laptop with an earlier version of Windows OS on it and I have the product key for this (it's the Microsoft label on the bottom of the laptop), the hard drive failed and I can't access the data on the disk, including the recovery partition, which I had not done a cope of , and I want to kow if I buy version upgrade of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 - bit you and install it on a blank hard drive recently replaced, also does with the media?

  In order to qualify and install a version upgrade of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive, you must have a qualification already installed Windows XP or Vista operating system.  Otherwise, you can buy an edition of Windows 7 "full version".

• HP Envy 15-q: I have to disable my Windows product key before moving on to the SSD? (New beginning)

  Was thinking of switching 5400 RPM for the SSD because I feel its too slow way. I was wondering if I need to disable my Windows 10 key before making a new start?

  CasualRisk

  Hello;

  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!

  I read your post on your question of activation of Win10 and wanted to help.

  In Win10, the product key is stored in the motherboard UEFI firmware.  Because you're not change that, you risk to disable.

  In addition, the activation key is stored on servers for Activation of MS, and that information are NOT linked to the HARD or SDD drive you are using.  I can say this because once I got Win10 works as I wanted, I migrated there a disk HARD of a DDI and nothing has changed - except the performance is much improved!

  Good luck
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• How will I know if a product key for xp has been activated yet

  Hi I recently bought a copy of windows xp pro and what he was going to install on my laptop that I'm on vista, it is an authentic copy from what I understand, but before starting the installation, I need to know if the product key has been activated yet, is it possible to tell? Thank you all

  Simply call Microsoft on the toll free number: 1800-936-5700.

  Give them the product key, and they will tell you if it has been used for activation aldready and if it has been blocked.

  Also give them the part number of the Windows XP disk and they will tell you if what drive it is. (OEM, retail). and they can also tell you if the product key will match and work with the disk.

  Do that before you start the installation, train them if the disk and product key do not match, you will be stuck.

• Activation will not accept the correct product key

  Invalid product key message prevents the submission, but it's the good 25 character key that I use.  Why Windows do not have a correct product key?

  Invalid product key message prevents the submission, but it's the good 25 character key that I use.  Why Windows do not have a correct product key?

  Won't product key
  1. activation by phone
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  Pay attention to step 2: how to do a phone Activation.
  Note: If the activation service will inform you that it was
  unsuccessful and cannot help with activation, thenSTAY ON THE LINE and your
  call will be transferred to an operator of activation that will help you
  activate your copy of Vista.

  2 here is a response from Keith, Microsoft Support, moderator, on this subject.
  Date: April 29. 2010
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_install/Windows-is-showing-as-not-genuine/6efea9fd-70a9-4530-88c8-93fd7b2d5484

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

• will replace my wireless deactavite my windows product key card

  my wireless card is bad in my laptop so I replace it will it disable my product key for windows

  It may or may not cause problems.

  It should not.

  Read these FAQ re Activation and follow the insrtructions if you have problems:

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

  FAQ of activation to the. link above

  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. take the phone activation option and brace yourself for a real person. mm

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How will I know if a product key is still valid?

  I bought a windows 7 and wanted to know if the product key is valid.

  If you bought on eBay or an affiliate of Amazon Marketplace, return it.  Most copies of Windows 7 for sale on eBay are fakes.  These are most of the copies very reduced on different websites around the internet.

  The only real way to know is to install the software and generate a report MGADiag and post the result here.  To do this, download the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic tool of
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=56062

  Open the Microsoft Genuine Advantage diagnostic tool. Click Run, and then click on continue.

  The tool will scan your computer and then give you a summary of your computer settings and the details of the system that will help anyone here diagnose the problem.

  To copy your results to the Clipboard, click on copy.

  Paste the report into your answer here.

• How will I know that my product key is if I can't read the label

  I need to clean and reload Windows XP Home Edition on my netbook because of spyware and viruses., but I can't read the product key on the label

  because it is worn off the coast or rub off from sweat or use. Is there a way to find this key else where?

  Which might be good now that you mention it!

  Mike - contact your manufacturer!  No your netbook came with an XP installation CD authentic?

  It can also have a built recovery partition that would set your system to an out of the box condition.

  I am out of touch with the world of OEM... and would rather make you in the eye with a sharp stick that ever consider to reinstall.

  Sorry for the confusion.

• Windows activation - new hard drive and reinstalled Windows, but will not work with the product key

  Hi all

  My hard drive died so I put a new in and installed Windows on a drive, but when I have just activated and put my product key does not work. In fact, I get this day by putting in and then it says character not aloud.

  Please can someone help? All I've done is put a new hard drive in but guess that Windows detects that the product key has been used on the old, which explains why it won't work on the new. What should I do to activate the key?

  Thank you

  Richard

  Thanks a lot for your useful replies. I've got in contact with Microsoft and they gave me a key and it worked!

  Thank you

  Richard

• Do I need a product key after that I will be upgrading my Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium using Windows Anytime Upgrade?

  I am running Windows 7 Home Basic Edition on Dell Inspiron 660 s and want to update my version of Windows to Windows 7 Home Premium and then to Windows 7 Ultimate using Windows Anytime Upgrade.I'm confused that when I will enter the Windows Anytime Upgrade key, do I need to enter after my Windows product key updated?
  Another question which gives me a voltage, it is that I lose all my data on the hard drive, after that I will be upgrading my Windows?
  Looking forward to your response.

  There is no Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 7 Ultimate Anytime Upgrade package.

  You have either buy an upgrade level or full version Windows 7 Ultimate retail package and use the product key as well as the Express in Windows 7 Home Edition Upgrade Wizard basic upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.

  If you use the upgrade wizard level Express with a touch of detail, your personal files, settings and installed applications will be kept.