Invalid activation of Windows 7?

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• Invalid activation key Windows 7 Home Premium after re-installation

  I have a laptop HP Pavilion G6 with recovery of 7 Home premium windows installed on the hard drive. (I don't have any drive recovery). I had to use Ubuntu for awhile, so I lost my recovery. However, I have always the product key, so I installed windows from a copy, which I downloaded from the Microsoft Web site, and when I insert the key to activate windows, it is said "Home Premium de Windows 7 key you typed is invalid for activation. What should I do? I tried the thing of activation of phone but they keep hung up (the answering machine, computer or whatever it is).

  Please help me, what should I do?

  Skip entering product key and complete the installation.

  then try to reactivate 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

  See the following topics:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• Message keeps Occuring invalid Version of Windows Vista...

  I have an old laptop MX6440 Gateway and I bought it new from the store with XP installed on it. Later, I upgraded the laptop for Windows Vista. The upgrade, that I bought at Best Buy was legal and I paid for it. I installed upgrading Windows Vista to the Gateway laptop and it worked great no problems and no problems at all and I was using the laptop for at least a year and I went out a bought a new laptop Gateway, so I put the old one back in the box it came and put it in my closet. The unit has been sitting there for a while, but I recently took it outside and needed to use it.

  I plugged in and let the battery charge because the battery was dead sitting, so after a 1/2 hour, I pressed the key on and the machine. Well, I got to know my user name and password and he has accepted it and then at the start-up phase. The machine just kept hanging and doesn't move at all and after about 5 minutes that a message in the lower right corner appeared saying: "Invalid Version of Windows Vista. I watched the message in complete perplexity and at the moment I don't know what it meant invalid version.

  I decided to restart the laptop and put it in Safe Mode, and it came with no error message (s) at all. I was able to get to the main screen without any problems at all. I was able to make an update of windows for laptop and it took some time, but she completed successfully. Then I restarted the laptop and tried to log on to the laptop in normal mode. The same message came back stating "Invalid Version of Windows Vista. I said to myself, I would try to re - install the OS, but I bit the original disc with the 25-character alphanumeric code, however, I've looked everywhere I mean everywhere and I didn't do it.

  No one knows how to fix this problem I have described...?

  If so, I appreciate all your efforts and your time. Thank you.

  Hi Fox Pongrac,

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  Because you receive the error message "Invalid Version in Windows Vista", you must activate the copy of Windows Vista by using the product key 25 digits that you used to install Windows Vista on this laptop.

  How to activate Windows Vista

  We can also refer to article and check if it helps.

  Resolve activation problems

  You may also validate the copy of Windows Vista.

  Validate Windows Vista

  If you are unable to find the disc or product key to activate or reinstall Windows Vista, you can check with the help of the bridge for further assistance.

  If you are using a copy of Windows Vista retail, you can get in touch with Support Microsoft client with the necessary information and check if it helps.

  For more information, see the article:

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

  Hope the helps of information.

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• Re-Setup and activation of Windows 7 OEM on the same motherboard

  Hello

  I did a clean on my SSD installation as a bunch of files in Windows 10 has been corrupted, and I couldn't do a clean reset, so I formatted my SSD. I have Windows 7 OEM, and knowing that it can be reused as long as the configuration of the computer has the same motherboard, I re-installed. However, the activation of Windows that I don't have a valid key, despite the same motherboard, etc. None of my hardware has been replaced. I tried to do the activation of the voice, but even that said my key was invalid.

  Is someone able to explain to me why it doesn't work? I looked all over the internet for an answer, and where few have come closer, no have entirely been able to help me.

  Thanks in advance.

  Try to contact support chat:

  Activate your Windows 10 license with Microsoft Chat support

• Get the popup to the activation of Windows 7 after new installation

  I used my actual activation key after a new installation (not an upgrade) of W7 on full CD/DVD with sticker. It seemed to work but I keep getting harassed to activate because the key is supposed to be invalid. Experiment with the options I tried to "Buy a new key online." which took me to a site Web of MS page that CITES "because it is installed on your Windows PC is authentic", etc. Something is wrong, but what?

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  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate 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.aspx

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

• How you active premium Windows 7 Professional games?

  How you active premium Windows 7 Professional games?

  Hi Vicg12,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site.

  Some games Windows, such as Chess Titans or Internet Checkers, is available only in some editions of Windows. They are only available in premium Windows 7 editions. Follow the steps mentioned below to enable games under windows 7.

  1. click the Start button, select Control Panel, click programs, click programs and features , and then click turn Windows features on or off.

  2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3 select the games check box, and then click OK.

  For details see the article mentioned below.

  Where are my games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/where-are-my-games

  Learn about Windows games

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-about-Windows-games

  Hope this information is useful.

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I have this error 0 x 80070005 (access) denied when I activated my Windows server 2008 R2 64-bit

  I have this error 0 x 80070005 (access) denied when I activated my Windows server 2008 R2 64-bit. Here's the print for the activation screen. Your help is most appreciated. Thank you

  Hello Mika Wong,

  The question you have posted is related to Windows Server 2008 and would be better suited on the TechNet support forum. I suggest post you the question on the TechNet support forum for more information.

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

• Is the necessary activation of Windows 98 now that MS no longer supports it?

  Is the necessary activation of Windows 98 now that MS no longer supports it?

  Hi esroger,

  You only need the license key.  If you need further assistance, see the following link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/W98

  Thank you!

• AREA OF ACTIVATION OF WINDOWS 7

  I bought my laptop in the philippines and it's a windows 7. After 30 days, my laptop is looking for the product key, but's already done it before, what is activation of windows said: "you have entered the product key can be used in certain countries or regions.» Activate windows where you bought it or buy a new product. My question is, are there opportunities where I can take into account and instead activate key product here in the United States, because I wil be here for 5 months...? Help, please! solution and suggestion will be appreciated :) Thank you!

  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, and then click 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 thread in the following Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum and paste the results of the WGA or OGA data diagnostic in a detailed post tool: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/threads

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

  ~ 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

• Need help with activation of Windows XP.

  Original title: xp will not load properly

  I tried to re - install windows xp on my hp mini computer with the windows xp disc gave me when I bought my hp mini. However, when the computer prompted me to enter the activation code of microsoft xp I refused. This has been for me not realizing the authentication of microsoft code was on a sticker stuck on the bottom of the computer. Now windows won't load properly and it will prompt you to activate me through microsoft and when I say yes the computer does nothing except load screen saver and nothing else. Glenn

  Hello

  Are able to use the hotkeys on the keyboard?

  If so, perform the following steps:

  1. press and hold down the Windows and R together.

  2 type slui 4 in the immediate window and press OK.

  3. the Activation of Windows Wizard will open.

  4. follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.

  Note The number appears now and differs based on the location you select.

  When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK.

  You have activated your copy of Windows.

  See also: How to activate Windows XP

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

  Let us know if it helps.

• Unable to get the Windows updates. Activation of Windows icon "this copy of Windows is not activated." Cannot be enabled. Please notify.

  I was using Windows XP Professional for over 3 years with no problems. I get Windows updates automatically recently, I am unable to get the Windows updates. Activation of Windows icon is now displayed "this copy of Windows is not activated. What is going on?  Tried to reactivate without success.

  I tried with the key of product without success. Please notify. Thank you, Mark to * address email is removed from the privacy *

  I was using Windows XP Professional for over 3 years with no problems. I get Windows updates automatically recently, I am unable to get the Windows updates. Activation of Windows icon is now displayed "this copy of Windows is not activated. What is going on?  Tried to reactivate without success.

  I tried with the key of product without success. Please notify. Thank you, Mark at * address email is removed from the privacy *.

  Click HERE. Follow the instructions. I recommend to use Guided Help.

• Activation of Windows XP in the new computer.

  -Old hard drive, the new Machine

  I have a hard drive with Windows XP.  The machine from Dell, in which it was loaded crashes - most likely a motherboard problem.  I installed the HDD on another machine that has had its hard drive failure - virus suspected, etc..  The combination of 'new' hard drive with Windows XP and the Dell with the card mother work seems to work.  I get the error that I have to reactivate Windows XP to connect.  I can't connect Internet (I have not discovered why in this case) and the result by telephone (voice) says that ID is not on file (?) and gives a Web site for activation.  I can't access the Web on the machine, and the Microsoft Web site with the "solution" has the answer in form of download - once again, not good because I can't access the Web with the machine in need of activation.  The phone translates a computer, not a person.  I changed nothing other than to remove the hard drive of a machine which does not to whoever's doing.  What can I do?  Thank you.

  The operating system of Windows XP which is not the operating system on which was installed when you purchased the Dell hard disk from Dell? If so, it's probably an OEM version and as such is "related" to the system BIOS, it came with. It will not activate connected to a system with a different motherboard and a different BIOS. In addition, if an OEM, software license version is no longer valid because it is no longer used with the material with which it was purchased.

  The reason why you can't get an Internet connection is bound. Since the XP system on the hard drive has been used in the Dell system, it is configured to be used in the Dell. There the drivers for the Dell hardware installed. You will need to identify the current computer's ethernet card, download and install the appropriate drivers for this card.

  It is a method for activation of the phone:

  How to activate Windows XP by phone:
  To contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to programs, point to Accessories, point to system tools, and then click on activate Windows.

  Or,

  1. click on the Activation of Windows in the notification area icon.
  2. click on Yes, I want to telephone a representative of active windows customer service now.
  3. click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement, click back, and then click Next.
  4. follow the steps to activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.

  Good luck

  Tom Ferguson

• Activation of Windows XP on a Dell Dimension 2400.

  Spent 3 hours transferred to numbers different media trying to activate my installation.  Due to a relocation after malware everything closed.  Until now, 2 emails to the support of windows (with no response that included pictures of my product key) and calls for the activation group, real profit and now were waiting for 1 hour with the technical support group.  Honestly, makes me want to run out and buy a Mac.

  How do to activate Windows XP by phone to contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

     Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

  2. Click on Yes, I want to telephone a customer the service representative to active windows now .
  3. Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
  4. Follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then clickNext .

     Note The number appears now and differs based on the location you select.

  5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK .
     You have activated your copy of Windows.

  How to activate Windows XP by using the Internet to activate Windows XP by using an Internet connection, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

     Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

  2. Click Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now .
  3. Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
  4. Use one of the following methods:
     • If you want to register and activate Windows at the same time, click Yes, I want to register and activate Windows at the same time , click read the Windows registration privacy statement , click previous , clickNext , type your contact information in the appropriate boxes in the registration form and then clickNext . An asterisk (*) appears next to required information.
     • If you only want to activate Windows, click No, I don't want to not register now; let's just activate Windows , and then clickNext .

     The wizard establishes a connection with an activation server and then processes the activation request.

  5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK :
     You have activated your copy of Windows.
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  How to activate Windows XP by using a Modem to activate Windows XP by using your modem, follow the steps described in this section.

  Note The following steps are the same steps to activate Windows over the Internet in the "how to activate Windows XP by using the Internet" section. If you have an Internet connection and you want to activate over a modem, disconnect your Internet connection before you follow these steps.

  1. Click Start , point to programs , point toAccessories , point to System Tools and then clickActivate Windows .

  Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

• Click Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now .
• Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement , clicknew , and then click Next .
• Use one of the following methods:
  • If you want to register and activate Windows at the same time, click Yes, I want to register and activate Windows at the same time , click read the Windows registration privacy statement , click previous , clickNext , type your contact information in the appropriate boxes in the registration form and then clickNext . An asterisk (*) appears next to required information.
  • If you only want to activate Windows, click No, I don't want to not register now; let's just activate Windows , and then clickNext .

  The wizard establishes a connection with an activation server and then processes the activation request.

• When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK :
  You have activated your copy of Windows.
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Questions about installing Windows 7?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• Activation of Windows after the end of support

  The question is what will happen with the activation of windows once microsoft stops supporting windows vista or other windows like windows 7?

  For example, that I will continue to use vista for older games and software, but sometimes there is no need to reinstall if something is wrong (I had problems with the updates and reinstaled vista, after that it works well). And my scanner is not scanning software for windows 7, so I need old Windows.

  The question is what will happen with the activation of windows once microsoft stops supporting windows vista or other windows like windows 7?

  For example, that I will continue to use vista for older games and software, but sometimes there is no need to reinstall if something is wrong (I had problems with the updates and reinstaled vista, after that it works well). And my scanner is not scanning software for windows 7, so I need old Windows.

  Hello

  You will be able to re - activate Vista, etc. If you have to do a reinstall.

  Support extended for Vista stops in 2017, but the Vista license is still valid.

  Here is a list of the dates of extended support.

  "Technical details of the life cycle Windows.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/lifecycle

  If you ever have problems activating the reinstallation, use phone activation method:

  Example:

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

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

  See you soon.

• Activation of Windows Vista phone number phone

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to configure the computer to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to set up computers to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  Hello

  If you have used, for example, a Dell disc on an HP machine, phone Activation will not work.

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  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

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  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.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

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

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  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought 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.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

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  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.

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  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