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• Product key problems

  I had my laptop hard drive crash. The laptop came with Vista Basic but without recovery or any disk system. For the original Vista product key is on a sticker at the back of the laptop from Microsoft. I bought a Vista Ultimate upgrade and installed. Has been registered by Microsoft OK. The new Vista hung a couple weeks later and the necessary solution to a clean install on my new hard drive. I put in the upgrade version product key. Microsoft now says the key is already used (it was by me on the same machine) and stop Vista Ultimate in 24 days. How to make society recognize that I replaced my program not working with himself on the same machine on which I initially installed it? Thank you.  Mike

  You can not legally do a clean install with an upgrade disc.

  Reinstall the Vista Basic > then go to the ultimate.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  product key for windows vista

  After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  See if this helps:-

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823570

  If she please vote as helpful.

  Thank you.

• I have recived portable computer of the Government with windows pre installed 7professional but now I want to format and reinstal it I require the startup disk and product key (my OS is authentic)

  I have recived portable computer of the Government with windows pre installed 7professional but now I want to format and reinstal it I require the startup disk and product key (my OS is authentic)

  If it's a copy of volume license installed, you will need to contact your employer to find the product key and get the installation files.

  If it is preinstalled at the factory with Windows 7 Professional, then use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows 7.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 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".

• Upgrade Windows Vista Home Premium (not the valid product key problem) to Windows 7 Home premium

  My friend gave a laptop computer whose OS is Windows Vista Home Basic Edition.  I format the computer and install a Windows Vista Home Premium I have for my desktop computer.  Now, I have a problem with a product key.  When I start the laptop, it indicates a product key requirement.  I enter my desktop OS product key, but I still see the declaration valid product key.  My question is this.  If I buy the upgrade to Windows 7, the operating system will work in the laptop even if she has a problem with the product key.  If I buy Windows 7 upgrade, there will be no problem with the product key?  Or do I have to buy a new Windows Vista Home Premium for the laptop?  Or if you know anywhere I can buy a product key for Windows Vista with a reasonable price?  Thank you

  You cannot transfer a license from another computer to another computer, especially if the license came with this machine. You will need to purchase a new license.

  Yes, you can purchase a license of Windows 7 Edition upgrade Home Premium and use it.

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

  Family Pack: Upgrade of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack (3 users)

• Free HP Win7 upgrade, lost disk and product key, do wat?

  I would like to install the Win7 64 bit I got from HP through its free update of the vista program in 2009 on a new SSD for HP. However, I realized that since my computer came with vista, the product key vista stuck on the side of my computer probably isn't the right pair to install Win7 64-bit.

  Is it possible for me to get the product key for Win7 64 bit HP? Thank you.

  If you have lost the disk key and/or product... There is nothing that HP can do for you. The upgrade was administered by a third party, and it is likely that HP does not have this information.

  If you have an active Windows 7 installation of this drive and key, you will be able to recover the key using a utility that can be found on the internet. Apart from that, really look hard for the disk and key.

  Frank

• Expression Studio product key problem on re - install

  I lived all the help from microsoft and supported sites and forums (and several others) and there are questions similar but although I can work on them (all sources) what's going on I can't find an answer, and the only way I can get the support of Microsoft is to pay for it because of this problem , emailing them led it is suggessted I ask here so sorry if I am repeating something already asked but I really don't know what else to do.

  I bought Studio Expression a couple of years ago for my daughter (the memory blurred here but I am sure it's the version 1 but has been upgraded via download on 2 as a special microsoft encouragement - as they do now for 3-4).  It has been installed and works very well then the hard drive has not changed, re-installed and all worked fine again until a few weeks ago when problems of memory led to one perfect reformat and re-install. Studio expression re will not activate as it claims that my product key is not valid. I also can't support since it requires my product key and said "there is a problem" with him when I entered it.

  Expression Studio now seems running on the 60-day trial license, I need to find a way to overcome this problem without having to hand over my credit card data to microsoft for support.

  I had already decided to update its version (she uses it because his school do and they are still using version 2) but in no way can I do if the reason why I came to understand of what is correct.

  My pc is custom made and as such comes with no software installed and so I buy all my separately from the software, it is not the OEM versions.  I have Windows Vista 64-bit on the affected system and everything worked very well on that front.

  Hi lollylou,

  Because the question you posted is related to Microsoft Expression studio, it would be better suited in the Microsoft Expression forum. Please post your question in the following Microsoft Expression forum to improve assistance:

  http://social.expression.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/categories

  Concerning

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Wiping Hard Drive, Reinstalled with Windows 7 with upgrade disk product key error

  My computer has been acting upward, so I back up hard drive and erased the hard drive with the BACK CLEAN ALL command. I then reinstalled windows 7 from my Windows 7 Upgrade disk and restore my files on hard disk. The computer works fantastic and returned half of the memory of the hard drive. A few days later, I get a message on the screen that I have 30 days left until I can produce a product key from the original Windows installation, does not accept the upgrade product key.

  I tried the product key located on the bottom of my laptop for Windows Vista comes with the HP computer. It does not work and it gave me no disk backup for Windows Vista from HP.

  I called Microsoft and they told me to contact HP for the product key. I see on this forum that someone else has written a similar plea, because it is a plea, and HP said to contact Microsoft. In other words, Microsoft says to contact HP and HP says to contact Microsoft.

  I use Microsoft since Windows 3.2 operating systems and have bought a lot of products of them. It's my 3rd HP laptop, my wife is on her 2nd HP laptop. Well you know what? If I don't get this resolved quickly by one of your companies, and I'm not remember Microsoft, I'm through the two of you.

  I don't see where Microsoft is not being fooled off but when it's to the detriment of a loyal customer, so don't worry. HP is also responsible for this. An upgraded version of Windows 7 (to upgrade from Vista or XP) should be smart enough (and I thought it was) to remember that I had the original version and its product key should be enough. Also I don't never told me that I had to keep the old product keys, and it doesn't matter anyway because the product key is always available in my laptop HP, but it does not work.

  I'm not buying another HP without your help and actually buying an Apple Mac for my wife and my next computer if it is not resolved. I think that HP is probably as bad as Microsoft so that it will not be solved and I'm not shelling out more money for something I already own.

  System information:

  Other OS Description not available OS manufacturer Microsoft Corporation system name MADRONA system manufacturer Hewlett-Packard model system HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC OS name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Version 6.1.7600 X 86 - based PC processor Intel (r) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU P7450 2.13 GHz, 2133 MHz, 2 Lossnay Build 7600 system type, 2 logic or the BIOS Version/Date Hewlett-Packard F.24 processors , 12/06/2009 \Device\HarddiskVolume1 SMBIOS Version 2.4 Windows directory C:\Windows directory C:\Windows\system32 peripheral initialization system local United the States Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385" username madrona\majoraward Pacific Daylight Time zone installed physical memory (RAM) 3.00 GB Total physical memory 3.00 GB available physical memory 1.74 GB memory virtual 5.99 Total available virtual memory 4.66 GB Page file space 3.00 GB Page file C:\pagefile.sys

  I used here from method 3 with success. Basically just throw the disc to upgrade from in Windows and make install an inplace upgrade.

  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/Windows-7/clean-install-Windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512

• Windows anytime upgrade, the product key is not valid

  My laptop is with pre installed Windows7 professional edition, and I have a new product key WAU (Home premium-> NEC) in hand. When I tried this product key in the Express Windows upgrade process, I received a message "product key is not valid.

  Is the installed version must be exactly the same with the WAU product key pack? I think of my installed Professional is an advanced version of Home Premium. Why not the product key be compatible?

  Any contribution is appreciated!

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions

  To start the upgrade process:
  Click on start/search and enter the words: Express upgrade
  Then, in the list of the search results, click on "Windows Anytime Upgrade".
  Then follow the prompts on the screen anytime upgrade.
  Basically, all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.

  Another method:
  (Located at the top right) Start/Control Panel/small icons option / click the "Windows Anytime Upgrade".

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  -Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 - troubleshooting

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-in-Windows-7

  Also the reinforced system - method #2 tool (download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  (System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies).

  -Anytime Upgrade may not work for all versions of Windows-

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.
  Upgrade Express 'can' not work (check with the manufacturer of the computer support team) for users who have the OEM and integrators systems product keys, this also applies to the VL (Volume License), MSDNAA or key teaching will not work with the Express upgrade. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

  -Anytime Upgade options-

  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate

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• Windows xp professional upgrade - incorrect product key code - HELP

  I have wondows xp on my computer. I just restored to original and I am trying to reinstall my update to xp professional. My product key is not valid. It has always been a problem since microsoft gave me a different product key to use, and I'm not... Any ideas?

  Thank you for visiting the Windows community. Your message is out of reach for the Windows community forum as well as on our expertise.
  There is not a way to see or get your product from a computer key. There are 3rd party applications available that would allow an end user to do. We do recommend none of them because it would be contrary to our policy. A well-formulated search in your favorite search engine to provide you with the appropriate means.
  Thank you for visiting the MCP community Shawn - Support Engineer - Windows, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Recovery discs and product keys?

  My laptop came with no recovery disc and began to play up if I want to erase everything and leave. The disks of backup that have been made are only records do not and do not let me recover the system. Can I use a disc of recovery from another PC, but enter the product key for the laptop? My two machines running Vista Home premium. The disc of recovery for a Dell desk top and my laptop is a Sony. Is it still possible to interchange the recovery discs? I have to download different drivers for the laptop before you erase the hard drive? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Gary.

  Hello

  Sorry, but you cannot use a recovery disk on a Sony Dell.

  This applies to all of the different brands.

  And if you have problems with the backup disks you made, read this information toreinstall Vista:

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  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

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

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  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.

• VISTA PRODUCT KEY PROBLEM

  Hi I bought a disc of windows vista 2 years ago from future shop, in case my laptop goes down and he is down and there is 1 month, I downloaded this disc it has worked well and now he wants a new product key and I already buy a product key when I bought this drive and I'm not buying another product key

  Hi I bought a disc of windows vista 2 years ago from future shop, in case my laptop goes down and he is down and there is 1 month, I downloaded this disc it has worked well and now he wants a new product key and I already buy a product key when I bought this drive and I'm not buying another product key

  Here's a r eply of Keith, Microsoft support, moderator, on this subject.
  Date: April 29. 2010

   http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/VistaInstall/thread/6efea9fd-70a9-4530-88c8-93fd7b2d5484

  If you need more tutorials...

  Windows Vista Validation issues:
  

   http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/genuinevista/threads

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

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

  Request a genuine Windows support
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/submit-request?displaylang=en

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Product key problem

  I USE AN ACER LAPTOP. I HAVE THE WINDOWS VISTA PRODUCT KEY LABEL. HOW TO GET THE ORIGINAL KEY USING THIS PRODUCT KEY?  AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS VISTA TO WINDOWS 7 FREE OF CHARGE?

  Is it possible to upgrade to windows 7 without any charge.

  No, the free upgrade was possible until January 2010 if you have purchased a new Vista PC in the 2nd half of 2009.

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• I have a Windows 7 of 2009 "disk upgrade. the product key expire

  Hello. I have a disc of 2009 Windows 7 32 and 64 bit upgrade. I am trying to upgrade my love u laptop Toshiba Vista. I tried to upgrade to the latest version of Window 7 and that he always looks for the most recent upgrade. Can I use the product key that I have. I've only used by one time... I saw one site now on Microsoft and it saves to enter the product key. The disc I have is very outdated since 2009. Thank you very much and great weekend...

  Here is the link below I found tonight

  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/Windows7

  Thank you

  for several hours now it is always looking for installation updates

• Replace the new Windows8 laptop with Windows7 professional - no disks, but have recovery discs and product key

  I have recently fried my laptop 3 year old who has Windows 7 top (my husband he drowned in coffee!).  I bought a new Toshiba laptop and it came with Windows 8.  I already have a laptop with Windows 8.1 so would like to change the more recent Windows 7.  I have the laptop recovery disks drowned and the product key for Windows 7 Professional upgrade.  How can I change to Windows 7 Professional?  I think I need to totally erase Windows 8 first, but I don't know how to do it.

  Donna

  In most cases, it doesn't matter what version of Windows is installed first:

  How to Dual Boot Windows 8 with Windows 7
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/win8dbwin701181301.html

  How dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/win7win81db01171401.html

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