Laptop with Microsoft product key
I have a laptop that I put out of service with a genuine Microsoft product key for XP Home installed plant. What should I do to be able to install XP Home on another computer?
Corona98
You have an OEM Windows license on this computer.
Limits of the OEM computer
According to Microsoft, that an OEM of Windows version is related to the first computer, it is installed on and you can not be installed on another computer. Even if the computer on what OEM of Windows has been installed is no longer used, you cannot transfer the OEM license on another computer.
Difference between a Full and selling retail and OEM/System Builder License.
Windows OEM licenses:
(1) are related to the first computer installed on and are non-transferable (cannot be moved to another computer).
(2) can't do a place in upgrading from older versions of Windows, only a cleaning/fresh installation is possible.
(3) offer no free support from Microsoft.
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At first, I must say that it is not toshiba Help Center, but user forum created by Toshiba, so if you wait for the response from Toshiba people here you are in the wrong place.
In any case, in this forum, you can pick up some very useful information and a lot of people here can help you with your problems.Return to described the issue.
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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.
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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
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Windows: Select Windows version from the drop-down list and repost the question.
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Office: Select desktop from the drop-down and repost the question.
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It is upgraded, the other is an integer telling Windows Vista;
and the little hard up and down, mouse from left to right,.
or can you please sent a copy of a disc to my address, this is the right path for fixed my windows vista online.
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----------------Replacement OEM or software support of system manufacturer in most cases, you must contact the OEM (OEM) manufacturer or the manufacturer of the system directly to replace Microsoft software that was distributed by your computer. However, an exception is made for operating system service pack media *, for which you can contact us directly.
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* Note Service pack support only includes what is associated with the service pack itself.
More information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
Regarding Windows 7 - frequently asked questions - Upgrade Options
http://www.Microsoft.com/Australia/Windows/buy/offers/upgrade-FAQ.aspx TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services - Contact information for the manufacturer of the computer, see the Microsoft Web site at the following address:
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I am trying to replace my product key OEM "generic" with "individual" product key on the label "Genuine Microsoft" at the back of my case.
I'm preparing the machine for use by my mother - a neophyte computer - live too far away for me to provide practical support. In the case of mus - PAH, I I I want that product key installed to match the product label "Genuine Microsoft" attached to the case key.
The system is that an already activated Windows XP Media Center with Service Pack 3 installed - with an installed OEM (?) product key:
Windows product key: *-* - GDTF9 - B9QW7-BBVH6QUESTION: Since I do not know if this license is a license in "Volume" or an "OEM license" it is unclear what instructions to follow...
I tried the Windows product key update tool... .on the on the system, which withdraws as 'Authentic' (Validation status: genuine) which failed (as described below). Is it possible to replace this with the "real" product key?Following the instructions in http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/genuine/product-key for Windows XP.
1. open Windows Update Tool product key. (file: KeyUpdateTool_enu.exe)Windows product key update tool
This application must be run on a supported of the XP operating system version.////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
MGADiag.exe results as follows:
Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
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Validation of Windows data-->
Validation status: genuine
Validation code: 0
Code of Validation caching: n/a
Windows product key: *-* - GDTF9 - B9QW7-BBVH6
The Windows Product Key hash: 5kEO8pH8rfJkr7/tAGdnxv6zALo =
Windows product ID: 76487-OEM-2211906-00806
Windows product ID type: 2
Windows license Type: OEM SLP
The Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.med
ID: {D0681A4F-1398-46D1-BC7C-D250F4F7B1F8} (3)
Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
Signed by: Microsoft
Product name: n/a
Architecture: n/a
Build lab: N/A
TTS error: n/a
Validation Diagnostic: 025D1FF3-230-1
Resolution state: n/aGiven Vista WgaER-->
ThreatID (s): n/a
Version: n/aWindows XP 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 80070002OGA 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 80070002OGA data-->
Office status: 109 n/a
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed by: Microsoft
Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-543-80070002_025D1FF3-230-1Data browser-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0; Win32)
Default browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.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: allowedAnalysis of file data-->
Other data-->
Office details:{D0681A4F-1398-46D1-BC7C-D250F4F7B1F8} 1.9.0027.0 5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.med x 32 *-*-*-*-BBVH6 76487-OEM-2211906-00806 2 S-1-5-21-3119560652-910284201-3596502784 Gateway GT4010 Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 20051111000000.000000 + 000 Gateway, Gateway, Gateway, Gateway 440F3A070184C066 0409 0409 Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is 0 2 generic generic 109 License data-->
N/AWindows Activation Technologies-->
N/A--> HWID data
N/AActivation 1.0 data OEM-->
BIOS string matches: Yes
String of BIOS marker: 1 c 790: emachines Inc. | 1 c 790: Gateway, Inc.
Marker of OEMBIOS string. DAT: Gateway, gateway, gateway, gatewayActivation 2.0 data OEM-->
N/A
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Thank you
jgrinnelSOLVED! Thanks to post Christmas D Paton September on10 in
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/legal-to-upgrade-and-activate-to-Win7-64-bit-from/641a5dd9-7287-47bd-86e0-e6670e6d994bMedia Center Edition of XP CAN NOT be updated with M$ Product Key Update Tool... "' not supported '!
Thanks, Noel!
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Reinstalling with the product key lost
Hello
I laid off work XP Pro. A week ago I replaced my nvidia graphics card NVIDIA 6200-5200. After that, it runs a lot slower. He was never fast anyway because the entire computer is quite old.
I decicded however, it's time to give the final reincarnation of the operating system, i.e. re - install Windows. This also goes to prove, that the new map is not a question of the speed degradation.
I can't find my original instalation CD (no product key).
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Thanks in advance
Wikol
Here are some utilities, which will display your product keys:
Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
(He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional featuresNote: Also check the side of your PC case or at the bottom of the laptop for the
Key OEM code. If there is a sticker with the code, it will probably not
corresponds to what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEM such as
Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.The key on the sticker code should be used with your Windows CD
(who came if everything goes well with your PC)
If you need to reinstall Windows.Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.
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I suggest you to visit these links and check if it helps:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activate-Windows-on-this-computer
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems
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