product key activate, won't accept my legitimate key States invalid

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• Why my product key is invalid?

  I recently bought 4 computers I'll put in place on a network. They were bought with XP Professional SP2 already running.

  I got hurt so I ran a program to reset the SIDS network. It asked me to close my software, rebooted and then took me to the activation screen. After, I entered the product key that is located on a sticker on the back of the machine and now windows tells me the product key is invalid. Microsoft technical support gave me a new product key to try, but it came with the same problem.

  Computers are Olivetti Explor@300XS touchscreen terminals.

  I'd appreciate any help that would allow me to use them.

  Hello DanFenwick

  No, unfortunately you can not run the program from another system. Try the Activate by phone.

  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Why my product key is invalid after I had my computer for 3 years?

  OK, I have had my computer for 3 years. I bought my new TI, but they said that I had the opportunity to make windows XP (as they said it was windows vista). If at that time, I changed it to windows XP (it was a real disc / legal). In any case, the problem now... I accidentally hit my computer and I stop three times dramatically by pressing right on the power supply. I think that this caused a huge problem, because when I turned it back on, I got a screen that asked my product key. It was already written in the box (it was the correct product key) However, it sucked! I then called on the phone and they said that my ID code was not valid/there was a problem. And now my computer says I need to activate windows, but I can't! Y at - it another option for me?

  * I also installed a new graphics card in my computer, but it was about 3 weeks ago and I have not had any problems with him.

  The key used here is NOT a given by MS - it's an OEM_SLP key, which can be activated by the presence of the markers suitable BIOS SLIC table.

  You must enter the correct key that comes with the XP disk - using the product key update tool.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows/help/genuine/product-key

• "Windows vista home premium product key is invalid for activation?

  Dell XPS M1330
  Vista Windows

  I installed the updates that were needed on my laptop through windows onecare, once the phone has restarted, it came with a box saying "the windows vista home premium product key you typed is invalid for activation" options to solve this problem are the following:

  Access your computer with reduced functionality - this option logs not me in all takes me on the website of windows and asks me to buy new vista
  OR
  Type a different product key - this option only allow me to enter some characters of my product key.
  OR
  Contact dell to help solve this problem

  The laptop will now only let me use the laptop internet for searching the help/customer support. I tried manually stop, however at startup comes once again with the same error. I don't know how to fix this problem, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  I TRIED AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK...

  You have a completely different problem.

  You try to activate Office, with a product key for Vista. Mick Murphy

• Product key message invalid there a sense?

  A failure of the motherboard, I bought a refurbished with Windows XP installed system. It came with a CD of Windows XP for PC reconditioned.  My plan was to replace the old disk system (XP) with the reader in the renovated system.  I started the system with its original drive because I wanted to know just what device driver updated, I would need.  I finished installing XP but has not activated the operating system.

  After stopping and switching of the readers, when I tried to start with my old drive in the system, I get the message about activation. The activation attempt failed.  With a little research I learned that the OEM of XP version on my old drive was not transferable to another system. Always eager to keep my settings, software and data, I tried to use the XP CD provided with the renewed system to "fix" / "upgrade"the operating system on the old drive.» I thought that I will be prompted for the product key and it could use that matched with the refurbished COA label, as the CD package has loaded. I was invited for the key, but when I used the renewed COA key I received a message "invalid product key".

  This make sense or is something else wrong?

  Oh - sorry, I was under the impression that you got the operating system

  You can get in Mode safe mode with command prompt?

  If so, try this...

  At the command prompt, type this command exactly (space, caps and comma are required):

  Rundll32.exe syssetup, SetupOobeBnk

  Turn it back on.

  If you did it, your activation grace period will have been reset, giving you more time to work on the problem.

• OEM product key is invalid for activation.

  My Dell Inspiron 1545 is dead. I installed the original ultimate OEM vista on a HP desktop pc. During activation. Now key OEM product not invalid for activation. The original OEM product key is on a single computer only. What I would do.

  Purchase a new license for Windows, or reinstall the original OS on the HP.

• Windows Vista says that my product key is invalid for activation.

  I bought a dell Inspiron on 2007. He died this year and I bought a used machine, using the memory of the dead dell printer. I installed Vista on my disk and now recieveda message on my screen saying my code is invalid for activation! It's probably my drive. What they are up to?

  original title: not valid?

  Dell you provided with what we call an OEM of Windows version. OEM versions are related to the computer first it is installed on and can not be moved / installed on another computer.

  You need to buy a 'Full' version retail of windows (if the computer that you want to use never had an earlier version of Windows AND valid a certificate of authenticity).

  You can use an 'Upgrade' of Windows Vista (or Windows 7) retail version if Windows XP or Vista has been installed and you have always a product key and the COA.

  Auditor of compatibility of Windows 7 and Upgrade Advisor: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/products/upgrade-advisor

  = Charges =.

  Windows 7 system requirements:
  1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x 86) or 64-bit (x 64) processor
  1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  16 GB of disk space available (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  (Note: 16 GB is a strict minimum and unrealistic, suggests at least 32 GB or more)
  Graphical device DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

  Which is right for you?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

  List feature that provides each edition of Windows 7:
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-Windows-7-editions.html

  Microsoft has released a downloadable document from MS word with a list of paths to upgrade to Windows 7.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=e170eba1-5bab-401F-bbf5-00f0ee7fe0fb

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

• After restoring Vista, says product key is invalid or already in use

  I bought windows vista family premium 64-bit, since about 2 years ago then I had to format my hard drive or restore default settings repeatedly, whenever I'm asked to enter my product key for vista and no matter how I try this its still wrong and it says its already in use!

  I can't contact microsoft because it costs money, I don't have... Please help.

  Hello Magic of divinity,

  See this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  Activation by telephone is a telephone (toll-free) number in most major countries

  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

• Product key is invalid

  Hello

  I have the product key with me, but it's not valid.

  My system crashed and I fixed but impossible to install Windows in the shop. I need to install windows 7 again but not able to do.

  My product key is-

  Can I recover my windows?

  Thank you

  Vidya,

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the diagnostic report produced by the MGADiag tool (download and save to the desktop -http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
  Once downloaded, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, after a short time, continue button will change to a copy button.
  Click the copy button in the tool (ignore the error at this stage) and then paste (with r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your message.

• Product key is not valid while activating FSX.

  Original title: activation of FSX

  Recently, I installed fsx on my computer. I also installed the service packs 1 and 2. It works really well, but does not work, so I can only play for 30 minutes before it stops me. "" It tells me that my product key is "invalid" I thought it was because I just bought fsx second hand so I searched and found my original of fsx and tried this product key... same thing happened ', invalid product key. I got this # activated at the same time, so I don't know why it says its not valid. I tried to activate by phone and Microsoft said that I had to uninstall everything and try to activate once I installed fsx only (before the addition of these two service packs). That doesn't work either so I emailed "Lyn" at Microsoft for his assistance with this problem, but after 4 or 5 emails, she informed me that the support for the Flight Simulator is no longer available. Of course, was livid and asked to speak to his supervisor on this issue, but that has not happened or the other. I have included a copy of my e-mail to "Lyn" and his response.

  Good morning Lyn.

  I was happy to see an email from your part today. So before I wrote the details I had with fsx you already knew that you could be of any help for me? It seems just a bit strange that just because the product is old for a few years, it is not good. In fact I bought at least 4 or 5 programs FSX over the years, not to mention all Microsoft windows programs, I bought. It seems that hindsight is 20

  / 20. Let us create something that is not only the test of time, but we will do it so you can only play for 30 minutes unless you enable it. Then when people take the time to call and write because they experience a problem we will say that we can not help you more. What...? you don't stand behind your products. It isn't like I'm trying to get the most recent copy of a program or another. I just need an activation number that works like a patch should. Makes me want to stop buying your products all together because of a simple activation. (turns out that's not that easy) I did a lot of research trying to solve this problem and I thought that manufacturing would be the real pros and not make me move from site to site to see how ": Bob solved his problem." I already spent the way a lot of time and energy trying to solve this problem. Its a shame because I really enjoy flying but I better not as stealing more than 30 minutes at a time. Indeed, if some exception may be made in this case, I will not continue to tell all my friends and co-workers how big is Microsoft... and I have a lot of friends. Not that I think it's your fault by all means, but you knew from the first email that you wouldn't be able to help me. Could you please have your supervisor contact me in what concerns this e-mail. Thank you for your time and patients today Lyn. I hope that someone will be on the client side or Microsoft will go quickly downhill.

  Regards, Richard

  His response...

  Hi Richard,

  Please accept my unreserved apologies and sincere if you were not able to have a good experience with us, and I commend you for your patience and understanding as well. How I wish I could solve your problem if you do not feel you had however I am not technically trained for any technical problem with Microsoft Flight Simulator X and assisted support is no longer available for this product.

  Please click here to post in your concerns. Our Microsoft Forum is monitored by our technical support engineers. Just give them a few minutes to an hour and may apply more your concern.

  I know that it is never easy to ask for help, but end by be redirected with no resolution. I know that my apologies do no good. Don't worry, it will be up to inform our direction on this issue so that the necessary measures will be taken.

  Thank you for being a customer of Microsoft. Thank you for your business.

  Best regards

  Lyn

  Microsoft customer service

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query to the Microsoft forum. I will definitely help you with this.

  I understand that you are able to activate the bot Microsoft game, this might be so:

  • The product key is not entered correctly.
  • The number of CD - set, the disc assembly number or the part number was entered instead of the product key.
  • The product for a product key has been entered for a different product.

  Please refer to the following article and check if it helps.

  Microsoft Games and mapping: invalid product key

  See also: solving problems with activation for Microsoft games problems and mapping programs

  Let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help you.

  _______________

  Thank you best regards &,.

  Isha Soni

• After you install the new hard drive, it indicates that the product key is not valid for activation on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I just got a new hard drive installed on my computer. He already has Vista Home premium on it. Now when I turn it on it tells me that I typed the product key is invalid for activation. I never typed in one. Now, I don't know what need cause I don't have a disc or product key. What can I do? Please tell me I'm not screwed. Any help is appreciated. At the bottom it says Build 6000 this copy isn't genuine.

  Hello

  1. what operating system is installed in your new hard drive?
  2 are you able to boot into desktop/safe mode?
  3. What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

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

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions 
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.

• Faded to the Windows 7 product key sticker

  I had to install a new hard drive on my laptop and did not have a Windows 7 installation disc Toshiba - laptop came with pre-installed software. The sticker of the product key on the base of the laptop is faded, so I used 3rd party software and extract the key from the registry. I downloaded an iso of Win 7 and used this product key and all very busy, and I used it successfully for the past few weeks. Now, it is said, I have 10 days to activate my product key is invalid for activation. I have read various threads that keep that product key recovered and used for the loading of Windows & is not suitable for activation, so I'm back to faded sticker. I figured out all but one the letters/numbers and wonder if I enter the product key sticker, and I guess that last number (I think it's a B, a 3 or an 8), if it turns out to cheat should I get another chance to enter the product key and try one of the other numbers/letters combinations? Thank you

  You will never be able to activate a downloaded the ISO of Windows 7 with the key that came with the laptop. Your laptop came with a Toshiba OEM of Windows 7 version, and the ISO would be a commercial version.

  You have to get a set of recovery discs from Toshiba or purchase the complete retail Windows 7 installation.

• Reinstallation of Windows 7 Ultimate edition, suddenly product key not valid?

  After 5 years of use, I started having trouble with my system. Microsoft Office gave errors and Windows 7 has been hard too long to start upward or too long to close. I decided to do a new reinstall of Windows 7 Ultimate. I bought the version I have in my University just now and everything was going well on the first re-setup, until I tried to install Microsoft Office only to watch him hang at start installation for far too long. After trying to solve the problems, I thought it would be better update of Windows 7 in total, well, Windows Update installation suspended installation and start-up. So I figured a reboot would help and unfortunately the o/s started showing the same symptoms he had before as I wiped the drive clean. I erased the disc again and tried a new installation, but this time all of a sudden, my product key was invalid. Again, it is a purchase copy, should I call Microsoft?

  As a reminder, I have no o/s on the system other than the installation just run by the disc, now it is stuck on the main screen product because he accepts it.

  You should be able to install without a key and start the 30-day grace period.

  This would then allow to enter the key after installation. However if that dialogue initial report, the key is invalid what you type does them not. At this point, there is no that verify that the key is correctly encrypted is the right key for the version of Windows that you are installing, it does not check with Microsoft for the key abused later, may not have a network connection.

  Make sure that the characters are correct

  B C D F G H J K M P Q R T V W X Y 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

  Some ambiguous characters do not serve but B and 8 can be confused because of the size and the tail of the Q is so small it looks like O which is not actually used

• Reinstallation of Windows 7 product key question valid.

  I see a lot of another similar post here, but none the explicitly to help me in my situation, as I understand it. I have problems with my computers that confuse me now. Both my laptop and desktop computer had hard drive failure and I replaced the drives in both entities (nothing else). Today, I have reinstalled Windows 7 on two of them (the sticker COST says Windows 7 Home Prem OA), I entered for each respective product keys and none worked properly. Both computers say I entered the product key is invalid for activation. I tried this for 32-bit and 64-bit versions (my laptop was 64-bit before the hard drive failed, I don't know what was the office, but the diagnostics say it is capable of 64 - bit) and it made no difference.

  It would be my time to search around, that the replacement of the hard drive should not cause this problem. I am not mistaken? Is there no way to reinstall Windows 7 using existing product keys? I received my links to download other messages here but the installer for this installation of Windows 7 Home Prem has an agreement of Service Pack 1 installation, should I be looking for a different version? What does the acronym for OA?

  Hello

  You are allowed to change hard drives; the motherboard with OEM (preinstalled or system builders licenses) are the problem.

  And with or without Service Pack 1 download works with the product key on the COA sticker.

  This is the product key that is all important.

  If you have followed these steps to reinstall, follow the phone Activation section for activation problems and brace yourself for a real person explain to the:

  Download the correct ISO file and make your own drive and use the product key located on the COA sticker.

  http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/page-2#post-124821

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  Then do a clean install:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  The COA sticker is either or in the battery compartment on the underside of the laptop.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  By using the downloaded ISO file method can require the Activation of phone.

  If it does require phone activation, do not follow Demand of Auto, but brace yourself for a real person explain as to what has been done for purposes of re-setup

  "How to activate Windows 7 by phone '

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  The above method also requires that you go to your computer manufacturer's website > Support and downloads Section > locate your model number and operating system > then download and install the latest drivers for it.

   

  ________________________________________________

  Using the method of USB in conjunction with the Windows 7 download preceding:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  "How to get and use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/31541-Windows-7-USB-DVD-download-tool.html

  See you soon.

• Windows 8 change Chinese to English product key

  I bought Windows 8 in China on a brand new Samsung. It is not a false copy or anything (I have been in China long enough to suss these things).

  I changed the language to English in the settings menu. This was easy to do & worked well at first - but now I get a constant message saying that my product

  key does not work.

  The shop I bought from were unnecessary - me said if I change it to English, the product key is invalid & that's my problem not them.

  BUT - 1) English was already installed - literally just had to change to the main language in settings. & 2) now even if I change it back to Chinese, it

  said again the key is incorrect - the shop told me that I should restore settings (which I'm obviously reluctant to see if I can help it).

  Certainly, there is a fix for this? I read some comments that suggests that I have to upgrade to win 8 pro, others who say I just DL language English

  Pack - English but still works very well just now he said that my product key does not work. So my problem looks unique.

  HELP PLEASE!

  Product keys are not specific language and work always as long it's a corresponding edition.

  One thing to take into account, however, the license can have geographical restrictions where it is enabled. Your license may be only able to activate in China.

  You can try activation of phone and see if you are able to get it reactivated.

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then 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.