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  ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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  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

  Resources:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/15/how-to-reinstall-Windows-7-from-scratch-an-effective-method-for-a-clean-install/

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  ==============================================

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  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.
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  (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.

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  To enable the use of the phone
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  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

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  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

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  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.

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  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
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  The phone number is not working:
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

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  Original title: product key already in use.

  Recently, my computer crashed (power).  Try to avoid problems with my hard drive, I bought the same computer exactly on the line.  I installed my old hard drive on the newest computer and all is well... Except, when trying to activate my Windows Vista Ultimate OS I get the error message "The key of product already in use" Microsoft site confirms that the product key is authentic, but still will not let me activate.  All solutions?

  Your old computer had a "Retail" or "OEM" of Windows installed version?

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  Commercial versions can be moved from one computer to another without problem except that the the phone activation may 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) 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?
  Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?os=win7
  Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/genuine/what-is-validation?os=winvista

  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.

  A, E, I, O and u are not used.

  ----------------------------  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.

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

  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

  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

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  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
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