Problem reinstalling product key based on a Dell Windows 8 bios

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  When you install Windows 7, you must enter a key within 30 days to activate it. If you do not want to enter the key during installation:

  On the page to enter your product key, do not enter your key and uncheck the "Automatically activate when online" then click OK/next to complete the installation.

  Activate Windows 7 on this computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/activate-Windows-7-on-this-computer

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7:

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

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  Hi all

  Nobody knows what I need to do or where to go to enter my product key for my pc. his windows 7.

  im sorry kinda a noob lol haha.

  Thanks Dan

  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

• product key does not match current Windows SKU

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  Hi Michelle,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Communities.

  I'm sorry to know that you encounter some problems using the product key. Let me try and help you with this question.

  Did you purchase this license from a merchant reseller?

  There are several reasons to why you get this error:

  > You made the it.
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  > The product key has already been used on another computer.

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  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

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  Hello

  We (the company) has recently bought R700-PT311E supplied with Windows 7 Pro 32-bit (with a product key on bottom of laptop stated that Windows 7 Pro OA).
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  Hey Buddy,

  As you can read in other threads here in the forum, the product key on the lower side of your laptop can t be used with other versions of Windows. It is only for Windows preinstalled Toshiba.

  If you install Windows on a Microsoft disc, you must use the product key you got with the Windows disk.

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  Notice of the Microsoft support Web site and my software (software4students.co.uk) retailer was to give up and re-buy.

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  See you soon,.

  DOM

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  If you purchased Windows 7, it should be included in the retail box.

  If you purchased Windows 7 online and downloaded that the key should be sent to you by e-mail.

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  Top 6 Premium Product Key Finder programs (for Windows and other software):
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  Hello

  How you obtained this version of Windows 7?

  If it came preinstalled on a new computer, it would take a COA (certificate of authenticity) sticker somewhere on the computer case. This will contain the digit 25, alphanumeric, product key.

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  I did a successful installation of Win 7 Home Premium in the D partition leaving Vista in the C partition, resulting in a dual boot and Win - 7 in a partition which is much too small.  I understand that if I blow the Vista partition C, my machine does not start and no recovery I know.  Disk Manager does not allow me to extend the partition D, space, I can release is not next to him.  So, how can I dig my self out of this.

  If I do a reinstall of win - 7 in the C partition, will I have problems to register the product?  If so, who should I contact to fix this?

  Jim

  You can try to reduce the size (shrinking) of the Vista partition by using one of the utilities listed below.

  Partition Wizard Home Edition:
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  Note: There is also a CD bootable or versions of the bootable Flash drive:
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  Flash player: http://www.partitionwizard.com/bootable-flash-drive.html
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  A partition resize, move partitions, Partition recovery after an accidental deletion,.
  Convert the partition, partition Explore, Hide partition,
  Change the drive letter, a partition active Set, Explorer (content display) of the partition.
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  Alternative to Partition Wizard (a bit easier to use, but Partition Wizard and EASEUS have almost identical user interfaces)
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  General fill info zero (including screenshots): http://gizmodo.com/5494427/leave-no-trace-how-to-completely-erase-your-hard-drives-ssds-and-thumb-drives

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  If you plan to do a reinstall Phanoe activation will be required.

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

  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 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.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  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.

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

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

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

• Re-install win 8 with the product key, the media official dell?

  Hi guys hope you can help, I have a dell inspiron 15-3537 opportunity and I'm trying to reset the windows 8 from the former owner

  When I try to reset BONES through recovery settings it indicates there is a problem with recovery, insert the windows media 8 and starting the DVD,.

  no problem (or so I thought) I have a true 8 dell windows recovery disk, but when I try to install from disk said wonder a product key, why?

  I thought that with genuine dell media I does not require one as never before,

  I tried jellybean keyfinder magical yet the key apparently finds it does not work, how to restore this laptop to factory without the product key? or y at - it another way to retrieve the original product key?

  or is there a reason why dell media requires a product key?

  any help would be much appreciated

  Thank you

  Glenn

  There are a few problems with previous Windows 8 and 8.1 media. Can you check your editing in system properties, and then download Windows 8.1 with update 1 as a .iso and create installation media?

  See here for more details:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/download-Windows-8-1-retail-and-OEM-ISO/

• Can I use Dell original product key to activate a clean Windows installation after I have replace/upgrade motherboard, processor and other key components?

  I have a Dell computer, with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed in the factory. There is a product code for windows on the sticker on the box. My problem is that the motherboard and CPU are released. I intend to replace and update the motherboard failed and cpu, ram, power supply, optical drive and eventually put in a larger hard drive. From what I read, I can not simply start the machine with the original hard drive, with windows already installed and activated. So if I wipe the hard drive (or put it in a new), can I clean install Windows 7 and then just use the product key on the sticker on the box to activate the new installation? Or what I need to buy a new copy of Windows 7?

  I've also read on other threads, that you can "transfer" a license of Windows 7 on a different machine only if it is a "commercial" version, not OEM. If the version of Windows that is preinstalled on a Dell computer would be "retail" or "OEM"? And to reactivate the software on a rebuilt/updated machine up-to-date with the new motherboard, etc. would constitute a 'transfer to a new machine' or reactivation just on a computer upgraded?

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

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  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:

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• Windows Vista activation problem, error: product key is already in use on another computer.

  Original title: activation problems.

  After installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit on my laptop, he asks now the product key to activate windows.  He won't accept him, indicating that the product key is already used on another computer.  It is not the case! What can I do?

  Hello les1helen,

  If you get a message that the product key is already in use then the next step is to use telephone activation. See this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Activation problems - "the product key you entered is already in use.

  I got my copy of windows vista since its first release with a valid certificate. I just had to re-boot it and when I try to activate I get a screen telling me "the product key you entered is already in use. Any ideas? I tried to contact the experts but my product id will not register.

  You must phone activate.

  To activate by phone: -.
  Activation by phone, click on the Start button and type:
  slui 4
  in the search box and then press the Enter"" key.
  This will bring up the activation of the phone dialog window.
  Follow the steps indicated by the window.
   
  If need phone normal activation fails, recompose the number, and this time do NOT respond when the ansafone asks that maintain you - this should oblige the operator to pick up that can solve your problem.

• install problem with product key

  The School Board who fired my wife was kind enough to give him the laptop she used. Of course it soon crashed and is not worth repair. My question is - can I use the product key from the sticker on the laptop to install WIN XP pro on another computer?

  TKS/Ed

  NO.

  The product key is only 'valid' for the computer to which the sticker is attached.

  Serving the community one computer at a time www.therushvillecomputerguy.com please post a reply to let us know whether or not our response helped.

• I had to reinstall Windows XP Pro after a hard disk crash. Sent product key Microsoft form with the Windows disk is invalid.

  Some time ago I bought a computer with Windows XP pre-installed.  I have not received a CD with it.  At one point, during an update Windows online, I learned that the copy of Windows was not authentic, and the place I bought it from was out of business.  I then bought Windows XP Pro Microsoft online and went through the update of product with the Windows product key update tool and ran OK from there.
  Well, my HDD recently crashed, and I started to install the Windows XP Pro purchased CD on a new hard drive.  The installation was asked to enter the 25-digit product key, I found that the unique product key sent with the CD has been a key 20 digits in this format; Product key: SKU:B7P - 00005 KEY01:xxxxx - xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-CD2.   (The x are just for the format).

  What do need me do to be able to install my real purchased copy of Windows XP Pro?

  The numbers you enter are not the product key. Contact Ms. online where you bought the CD or try some of the links below:

  The Microsoft Activation Hotline - (888) 571-2048

  (800) 248-0655 Microsoft Licensing Fulfillment Center toll-free number from Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 15:00 Pacific time.
  Microsoft contact page - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=csscontactfind

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Format and Reinstall, product key will not activate

  Hi, I'm using Vista Home Basic, and I happily did so since 2008.  Every few months, I blow hard and do a fresh install, and each time, it was very good.  This time, however, he told me the product key is already in use and will not activate it.  It's the only key I've ever had, and it's the only machine that I use it on.

  How can I get around this?

  Thanks in advance,

  Matt

  Use phone activation

  activation by telephone (call of the operator)

  Click the Start button

  in the search box, type

  SLUI 4

  and press the Enter key

  Follow the instructions, but when asked what service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

  In the future, you can consider making an image of your active system and restore that, rather than to re - activate each time.