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• When I try to activate it with my old key that I got it comes up with an error message saying its an upgrade key and will not work.

  Original title: installation problem windows

  I recently had to reinstall windows for my pc that my HARD drive is dead and when I try to activate it with my old key that I got it comes up with an error message saying its an upgrade key and will not work. Ive phone microsoft and they say, I have to buy a basic disk and then upgrade with the disk that has always worked for me? any suggestions?

  License upgrade and the key that's exactly right, used to upgrade a previous version (Vista, XP) for the version shown on the license (7).

  In order to use this key, you need to pre-install your o/s original eligible before moving to 7.

• Can I do a fresh install of Windows 7 Home and use the old product key?

  Hello

  I got a laptop from a former employer who removed the hard drive before give me the computer.

  I installed a new hard drive and you want to do a fresh install.

  The previous operating system was Windows 7 Pro OA Enterprise Edition and I have the product key for it.

  Can I do a fresh install of Windows 7 Home and use the old product key?

  and after that I still increases to 10 Windows using the same product key?

  Concerning

  Regrow72

  If you have plans to upgrade to Windows 10 Home, I would skip trying to reinstall Windows 7 and go directly to Windows 10.

  You can use your family Windows 7 product key to install Windows 10, learn how:

  How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

  Step 1: How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

  Step 2: how: perform a clean installation of Windows 10

  If you are experiencing problems activating Windows 10, see:

  Activate your Windows 10 license with Microsoft Chat support

  I recommend to go to Windows 10 now while you can, because Microsoft will stop the free upgrade offer at the end of July:

  Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29 as planned

  Microsoft to remove Windows Notification Nag upgrade 10

  Resources:

  Windows Free Upgrade on schedule 10 to end July 29, 2016 - what are your options?

  If you still want to reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium, please see:

  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?

• Need to get my old product key for my Dell desktop computer

  Hi, I reinstalled my old Dell with Windows 7 preloaded. and after 5 days discovered that I was one key in the product ID. I'll need another # called product key to activate my OS.

  All links in this site led me to upgrade to Win8. But I need to revisit my old product key. Please tell me how?

  Check at the bottom of your laptop or battery for the COA sticker.

  COA certificate of authenticity:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  What is the certificate of authenticity for Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-Windows-certificate-of-authenticity

• How can I get my windows reactivated as I can't use my old product key more that it is not accepted...

  The message says:-since first, windows has been activated on this computer, Windows must be reactivated within 3 days.

  The message says:-since first, windows has been activated on this computer, the computer hardware has changed a lot. Because of these changes, Windows must be reactivated within 3 days. You want to reactivate Windows now?

  How can I get my windows reactivated as I can't use my old product key more that it is not accepted...

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you have one) on the case with your machine, but do NOT quote the key on the sticker!
   http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  Aalst certainly just use the actual activation.

  telephone activation.
  Click the Start button
  in the search box, type
  SLUI 4
  and press the Enter key
  Follow the instructions - but when asked which service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you.

• Install XP on a new hard drive using my old cd key

  My current hard drive gives me a lot of trouble so I decided to buy a new.

  But im worried if I install xp with my old cd key on a new hard drive would cause it to be not genuine.
  BTW, my version is an OEM xp professional

  You can install OEM XP Professional on a new hard drive on the same computer using the same CD key.

  If Windows XP asks you to activate the product, start the activation process via Internet.  If that says that the CD key has already been installed on another computer, activate by phone and explain the situation to the person at Microsoft.

• Can I use the product windows XP from my old CPU key to downgrade my new processor from Vista to XP?

  Vista to XP question

  Can I use the product windows XP from my old CPU key to downgrade my new processor from Vista to XP?

  N ° decommissioning requires installation of XP from an XP installation cd and a retail product key.  If XP is preinstalled on the old computer, the product key on the label is valid for the copy of XP OEM is installed on your old computer, even if it is still on the old computer.   An OEM license is not transferable to any other computer.

  Before you plan to install XP on your new computer you must visit the manufacturer's Web site to see if the XP drivers are also available.

  What you trying to accomplish?

• Click Windows Anytime Upgrade, then click on enter an upgrade key. This option is not there. What do I do?

  As indicated in the question, I bought an anytime upgrade in store today. I use a 32-bit version of Vista. The pack did not come with a cisd, but that a cd key with instructions to enter the Windows Anytime Upgrade, and then select enter an upgrade key. This option is not there. The only option that IS there is 'compare the editions of Windows Vista.

  My question. What now? I got back and beg you to take this if I buy a new kit of Windows 7 at home, or what I ultimately throw it and waste $130 and buy another back pack?

  Hello

  1. from which store did you purchase Anytime Upgrade?

  Windows Anytime Upgrade is no longer available for Windows Vista. See this.

  If you're running Windows Vista and want to upgrade your PC, go online to upgrade to Windows 7.

  I would recommend that you contact Microsoft (if purchased from a legitimate source) Store with your concern.

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/HTML/pbPage.Help_Site_Contact_Us

• Why can't I enter my upgrade key after Windows Anytime Upgrade on Vista?

  I bought the software update Window 7 Ultimate. I followed the instructions on the box:

  Click the Start button

  In the search box, type Windows Anytime Upgrade

  Click Windows Anytime Upgrade and clide enter an upgrade key.

  Yet, there is no link that says enter an upgrade key. There is only a link to the site Web microsoft talks Windows 7.

  I downloaded the Windows Upgrade Advisor. I did everyting that he told me to do. He checked that the computer was eligible for an upgrade (Toshiba Satellite running Vista).  I tried again with the Windows Anytime Upgrade again. There is still no link to enter the upgrade key.

  What should I do to get to the place to enter the upgrad key?

  Please note that there are no Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) for Windows Vista to Windows 7. There is only Windows Upgrade (WU) in which you need to buy a Windows 7 disc and upgrade of the key. You can refer to the link below for more information about upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7

• Windows anytime upgrade key does not work

  After trying to upgrade my OS Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional, I received the following message:

  
  
  "Enter a different upgrade key
  The upgrade key that you entered is for an edition of Windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade.  Enter a different key. »
  
  
  Just to be sure, I tried upgrading several times, but got the same message.
  Due to manufacturing defects, my laptop had to be repaired three times.  The motherboard has been replaced twice, the hard drive has been replaced three times and the processor once.  In fact, just a year last month, it still does not properly.  I bought the Windows Anytime Upgrade [upgrade to Windows 7 Professional to Home Premium] at the same time that I buy my laptop. Each time, except this time, I got to spend my OS.
  The operating system on my laptop is now Windows 7 Home Premium [SP1]
  Another thing, I bought this laptop until I moved to the United States to Asia.  If this may have something to do with the problem that I am facing?
  In any case, I hope you can help.  It is difficult to really buy a lemon manufacturing refuses to stand behind and now having this issue, where I can't upgrade the OS that I bought.
  I hope you can help.
  Thank you in advance.

  If at any time the upgrade fails, Windows Anytime Upgrade Fail:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and maintenance records

  and the difficulty of corrupted data, the tool is listed under kb947821 we find at the following link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  http://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-GB/academic/bb250622.aspx - License of MSDN AA

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/24/how-to-backup-your-installation-of-Windows-7/

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

• Windows 7 installation complete with a Windows 7 upgrade key

  I have 2 legitimate copies of Win 7. One is the upgrade, one is the full version. I have already installed the full version on one of my computers. Now, I want to install the upgrade on my second computer that is running the Windows 7 RC. With all the problems doing a clean installation of the version upgrade, I was wondering if I could use my full version install, but use the key to version upgrade? The key is linked somehow to the Win7 upgrade version or it should work?

  I really don't want to have to reinstall Vista, and then install Windows 7.

  Sorry, you need to reinstall Vista because the RC is not eligible for your upgrade disc. This is the key which is important - if you are using the full disc with the upgrade key will always be an upgrade and need for a qualifying version of Windows.

  The rules according to Microsoft:

  In order to install the Windows 7 upgrade version, you must have a system of eligible operating Windows installed and activated.  You cannot install a version upgrade of Windows 7 on a drive blank.  The installation procedure you do not insert a Windows disk in the drive for verification, eligible operating system must be installed.
  If you do not have a qualification system of operating Windows installed with an activated genuine license, then you can not use the version upgrade of Windows 7 - you would need a license of Windows 7 "full version".

  In summary:

  1. a Windows operating system to eligible address must be installed.
  2. the Windows operating system to eligible address must have a genuine license (product key) and it must be enabled.
  3. to upgrade, boot on the eligible Windows desktop, insert the Windows 7 upgrade disc in the DVD player.

  Microsoft:

  Please note: all users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have updated to the version Release Candidate) should do a new install of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind when you plan to download the Release Candidate rather than wait for the release of general availability.

  Thanks again for your help to reach this milestone. We hope that you will join us in testing the RC and Windows 7!

• Problems with the Express upgrade and an upgrade key

  Before I've had my laptop, I have purcahsed a Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade disks and Windows 7 Professional. I used the ultimate update on my desk and I try to use the Professional on my laptop (which came with home premium).

  The problem is that I now have a "non-genuine" copy of Windows 7 because every time the upgrade does not accept my upgrade key. I understand that they are updated slightly different, but anyway that I actually purchased is more expensive than the anytime upgrade. How to make this work?

  Laptop has Windows 7 Home Premium. I used the Express upgrade to upgrade Windows Professional. Now activate Windows asks me to activate Win7 professional and will not accept the key that came with my Windows 7 Professional upgrade disks. The Activation Assistant says that I don't have the OS to use this key. The online troubleshooting guide says that such an error would occur if I am trying to use the upgraded edition to do a clean install (for example).

  I don't understand, how were you able to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional in the first place through Windows Anytime Upgrade? You have been invited to enter your key first. Windows 7 Home Premium license that you upgraded was activated before the upgrade to Windows 7 Professional through Windows Anytime Upgrade?

  Try the following:

  Click Start, right click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link to change your product key

  Enter your product key and use the phone Activation to activate your license. Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• Upgrading to Windows 7 "there is no"Enter Upgrade Key"in the"Windows Anytime Upgrade"screen.

  OT: upgrading vista.

  I have Vista and want to upgrade to 7.  The instructions say to go to "Windows Anytime Upgrade".  Then click on "Enter an upgrade key".  Then type in the key to upgrade.  Sounds simple, but there is no "Enter Upgrade Key" in the screen "Windows Anytime Upgrade"?

  Hello

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-FAQ#1TC=Windows-Vista

  "Windows Anytime Upgrade is no longer available for Windows Vista."

  ______________________________________________

  And Microsoft sells more than Windows 7.

  You will have to look at Amazon.com

  ______________________________________________

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  See you soon.

• Cannot use the upgrade key that was purchased a long time ago

  Hi there, I have a upgrade key that is 2 or 3 years, (Finally he told me to keep safe) incase I want to reinstall windows, ive tried Threading on windows upgrade but its not letting me?

  Original title: key to upgrade

  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.

  or

  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

• "Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit, an error message indicates" the upgrade key you have entered is for an edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade.

  Tried using Windows Anytime Upgrade. Bought at Staples have product key is entered correctly. "Following instructions, accepted USA get error message says ' the upgrade key you have entered is for an edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade. Enter a different upgrade key. »

  Which edition of Windows 7 is installed on the machine?

  Which edition of Windows 7 you are trying to do an Express upgrade to?

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  ---------------------

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade