My system crashed, I reinstalled Windows 7, now Microsoft asks that I purchase a new license

Built my own computer and bought Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.  Installed it and everything went well.  I installed a software that eventually crashed my system, I did a clean install of my Windows 7 Pro.  Now MS tells me that I have to buy a new license.  He thinks that my old installation is done on another computer (I've added a new material since - maybe if I get out?).

Of course, I will not buy another license - this is the same computer.

Did you change the motherboard?

If you have purchased an OEM / System Builder of Windows 7 version, then change the motherboard cancels your product key.

If you have a commercial version try the phone activation even if you has or has not changed the motherboard.

How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us  
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/activate-Windows#1TC=Windows-7

1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) to select your "country" you are in the drop-down list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
(6) explain your problem clearly 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.

Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
(888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

What's the relationship between activation and genuine Windows?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/what-s-the-relationship-between-activation-and-genuine-Windows

What is the validation, and how does it work?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?OS=Windows7
Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?os=winvista
To validate, click on the button "validate" at the bottom of the page.
If the validation check fails, click on the button "Get the real" to get a Kit WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage).

Another way to validate Windows:
Note: May be the specific browser (IE, Firefox) as to what action is required on your part:
http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/validate/
Start the process by clicking on the button "validate".
If the validation check fails, then:
Click on the button "Get the real" to get a Kit WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage).

Alternatively, you can get a Genuine Advantage kit for software infringement as follows:
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cu_sc_prodact_master/en-us?mstlocpickshow=false%252525252ctrue
Call 866-530-6364 or 866-530-6599

Authentic Microsoft software program privacy statement
What data is collected?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/genuine/privacy-statement

-Product key of letters and numbers-

Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
the letter G and the number 6.

Not used the letters: A, E, I, O you and L S U Z unused numbers: 0 1 to 5

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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.

How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

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 Worldwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

Learn about Activation:
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

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

Tags: Windows

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