My hard drive is damaged. I got a new hard drive and now I want to reinstall Windows. Can I use my existing product key?

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• How can I use my valid product key XP Pro SP2 with my drive OEM XP Pro SP3 and still meet the requirements of Microsoft Genuine?

  I had to wipe my hard drive due to a battle lost by a virus. My installation of XP Pro SP2 disk disappeared, so I used my XP Pro SP3 OEM disc to install Windows. When I used my valid product key XP Pro SP2 I was shocked to receive an invalid product key. I always ran Microsoft Genuine product and would like to know how to reach a genine advantage accreditation with my present prediciment. Any help would be appreciated and we thank you in advance.

  Hi KevinDitner,
   
  I'm afraid, but you can't do that. Your product key Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) should be used only for the laptop which came with it.
   
  You can get the CD of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) by contacting the Support team customer Microsoft.
   
  More information on:
   

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

• can I use the same product key once I formatted my hard drive using a vista upgrade disc?

  can I reuse the same product code already used on one computer on another that I put that hard drive and is no longer using vista on this computer, but want to update another?

  If your computer is pre-installed with Vista, it is classified as an OEM license and is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  If a license of Vista at retail, you can transfer it to another computer/laptop.
  But it can only be installed on one computer at a time.

  A single license is a single Installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I got a virus and that you want to reinstall Windows, but I have no restore disks.

  original title: System Restore

  I need for windows vista operating system restore disks. I contracted a virus and used a 'kill' disk that erased all memory of the hard drive. I can't access Internet to reinstall anything on this computer.

  Hello

  Here are the different ways ot 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

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

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

• Need to format the drive due to some problems and having to reinstall Windows 7. I could use the same product key

  Original title: Windows 7

  I am using Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP 1 that have previously been installed then bought my laptop. Product key number is fixed under the laptop.

  I need to format my drive due to some problems and having to reinstall Windows 7. can I use the same product key and where can I get the installer of Windows 7 because I don't have it.

  Thank you

  New computers that come pre-installed with Windows often 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 Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

  For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

  It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

  Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

  Make sure you scroll down and read the section:

  What to do if you cannot get your manufacturer recovery media, refuse to use or to buy it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website does not work?

• HP Deskjet 3510: Got a new router wireless and cant print now

  Got a new wireless network and now cannot print with new router. I have 2 change all the settings on my printer and how?

  Hello

  You must configure your printer to recognize your new router.

  That is why such a need to be done through your computer, please specify what operating system you are using.

  In addition, your computer is connected wirelessly or with an ethernet cable to your router?

• I want to reformat my PC, my problem is the product key. It was damaged by the fire, I can it acquire again and how?

  I am a victim of the fire later in June 2011. Now I want to reformat my PC, my problem is the product key. It was damaged by the fire, I can it acquire again and how?
  

  Original title: product key problem
  

  If the license is still installed, follow these steps:

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  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 features

• I got my product key Windows 7 enabled on my computer, then my hard drive crashed, so I had to reinstall Windows on a new hard drive. He is now not letting me turn it back on.

  original title: activation problem

  -I got my product key Windows 7 enabled on my computer, then my hard drive crashed, so I had to reinstall Windows on a new hard drive.  He is now not letting me turn it back on.  What should I do?  I don't want my computer or Microsoft thinks I use a version of Windows

  It is Windows 7 Home Premium, and I my here in front of me activation code.  But it is to say that it is not valid.

  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.

• came loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. Recently, I reformatted the hard drive and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional. I have no games. No solitaire, Minesweeper, no nothing.

  original title: lack of games
  I have an Acer Aspire PC. It came loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. Recently, I reformatted the hard drive and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional.

  I have no games. No solitaire, Minesweeper, no nothing.
  How can I, without seeking to erase and reinstall again?

  To activate the built-in Windows 7 games:

  1. click on Start (lower-left) and then on Control Panel.

  2. click on programs and features.

  3. on the left side of the screen, click on 'Windows turn features on or off".

  4. find the entry called games & check the box next to it.

  5. click on OK.

  6 reset.

  If the games box is already checked, uncheck the box , click OK, restart, then do steps 1-6 above.

• I have always used the windows logo + L key to lock my computer, I remove things from my hard drive and now it locks not for me... need your help :)

  I have always used the windows logo + L key to lock my computer, I remove things from my hard drive and now it locks not for me... need your help :)

  Hi ddbowers01,

  The other shortcut keys work?

  Try pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then try to lock the computer and check.

  Check the setting below:

  a. in the Control Panel, click user accounts.

  b. click on change the way users log on or off the power.

  c. Click to uncheck use the screen of welcome for a quick and easy connection.

  d. click OK.

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• somehow I have scratched my order of device driver / & audio volume from my hard drive and now I have no sound. What have I done?

  somehow I have scratched my order of device driver / & audio volume from my hard drive and now I have no sound. What have I done?

  Fujitsu lifebook

  Hello

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities.

  Until we start troubleshooting on this issue please provides us with additional information by answering a few questions below, this will help us better solutions to the problems.

  1. What is the exact model of your computer?

  2. what exactly happens when you try to play sounds on the computer?

  If you are not able to hear sound on the computer, then I suggest you to try the steps mentioned in the link and check if this may help.

  No sound in Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/no-sound-help#no-sound=windows-xp&v1h=win8tab2&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  Select the appropriate model and try to install the sound drivers from here: http://www.fujitsu-pc-asia.com/driversupport/selectioninterface/selection.html

  Please follow these recommended steps and post if you still experience the problem.

• I bought a new hard drive. I don't have a system recovery disk. Can I load Windows Vista from another source and activate using my original product key?

  I bought a new hard drive. I don't have a system recovery disk. Can I load Windows Vista from another source and activate using my original product key?

  Hello

  There is no download available from Microsoft Vista.

  Contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

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

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

  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 determines which Edition is installed.

  Builders 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

  See you soon.

  p.s. If the old hard drive is still installed and running before you change on hard drives and you never received the to purchase recovery discs, you can make the recovery discs from the recovery Partition which should be on the old hard drive. You will need to request that the manufacturer how to do as each computer manufacturer has their own way of making records of this partition recovery.

  It depends on the old hard drive still works.

• I have a laptop has replaced the hard drive and now it gives me a list of the available networks.

  Impossible to get all the networks

  have a laptop has replaced the hard drive and now it gives me a list of available networks with I know because my Tablet connects fine as it is

  Hi deborahmoore,

  ·         You get the error message?

  Follow the steps in the article.

  Solve problems, find wireless networks

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-finding-wireless-networks

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

• My hard drive died, I tried to download a boot disk but recieced message this product key was not for this computer.

  * Original title: boot disk

  My hard drive died, I tried to download a boot disk but recieced message this product key was not for this computer. I can't use the computer crashed so, how do I get the startup disk

  IF the OS came preinstalled, you must obtain from the computer manufacturer.  Microsoft is supplying more filtering alternatives.

• I changed the hard drive and now windows 7 is to say that it is not authentic

  I have a very big problem...

  I changed the hard drive in my laptop because he was dying and move all the files etc on the new hard drive. with the help of a friend of technique. He put his product key on my computer, after that I told him mine is on the bottom of the laptop. Now, I can not change the product key and troubleshooting for the network will not work and the folder of photos I have to right click to 'place to open the folder "... I don't want to format and start over as all my work is on the disc.

  I spend some time on the internet and well I get the thingies "your windows 7 is not valid" and well I'm getting so sick of it. I do what they say and they come up with nothing...

  Can someone please?

  Skarlette

  The common cause for these mismatches is a defective Intel Rapid Storage Tech driver

  Download and install the latest version of...

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=22194

  You need

  iata_enu.exe

  Restart then run another report MGADiag and display the results