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• After reinstall of Windows 7 Home premium, said non-genuine or product key used

  Original title: problems of activation windows 7

  I have a disc of Home premium windows 7, which has been installed on an old computer, I updated my computer, but when I reinstalled the drive, it says its does not authentic, or product key used.  You cannot reinstall windows?

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  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 product key used accidentally twice

  Hello

  When installing Windows 7 on my laptop, I accidentally used the product key and the media of Windows 7 for PC to another Member of the family. Oddly, Windows on the laptop and is successfully activated remained activated on the first PC. In any case, I now reinstalled Windows 7 on the laptop using the product key and the media that accompanies it. My question is, Microsoft, after a period of time, will disable Windows 7 on the first PC if they detect that I used the product key on another computer (even if it is only in use on the first computer again now)?

  Thanks for any help,
  Dan

  On the first PC, I used the 'Change product key' option to re - enter the original product key and activate Windows again

  On the laptop I reinstalled from the brackets provided with the laptop (no need activation).

  Should - this to say that the first PC will continue to operate without the risk of turning off now?

  Well, they use their product keys properly attributed and are activated with them - that logic dictates that you should be fine now.
   
  This does not mean that sometime in the future, you might have another issue that requires him to become disabled, but as long as all the paperwork and the numbers are a match - the worst case are a phone call to straighten.

• product key used on counterfeit xp

  I'm done with a counterfeit version of xp after that I couldn't find mine. He had a bad product key that was was not usable. I have a produt key I found for my version that I couldn't find. Can I now use it now on the counterfit one? It is valid...

  Hi DeeLMyers,

  I see you want to retype the product key on xp. I'll help you with this problem.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  2. what security software is installed on the computer?

  3. How do confirm you that the product key you have now is a key valid?

  A how to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

  See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the letters and numbers (number 8 for the)
  Letter B, etc.).

  Stay on the phone (do not select/press options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  B how to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Of C-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)

  Phone number D - compound does not work:
  Microsoft Worldwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Let us know if you need assistance with any windows problem. We will be happy to help you.

• Had to reload Windows XP / need for support/computer a year/no valid product key / using service pack 3

  product key keeps coming back as a key invalid! service pack 3

  Hi H Inc_ West,
   
  Follow the steps listed in the article given below to resolve this issue:
  You receive an error message after you enter the product key when you try to install Windows XP

• Can I use an old product key to activate another windows 7?

  Recently, master of my old laptop broke down and I bought a new laptop. However all data and files I need are still in the old hard drive so I want to continue to use the old hard drive. (It is also bigger than new btw: p)

  Probably because of the double-system(Windows 7 together with Ubuntu), I can't start Windows when I directly connect the old hard drive on my new laptop.

  Now, I want to know if I could format the Volume of C of the old drive and re - install Windows 7 because I'm afraid that I can't turn it on again. Moreover, it is sold at retail Windows 7 Professional.

  Can someone help me with this? Thank you very much!

  If it is indeed a complete Windows 7 Pro commercial license, then you should have no problem of reactivation in the new machine - however, there may be problems with the drivers and you should check the Web site of the manufacturer for the appropriate drivers for Windows 7

  You may need to use telephone activation.

• Receiving a message and that I try to activate Windows with the product key is already in use.

  product key for Windows vista

  I received the windows vista product key but I use the product key for activation, microsoft is answer me on the product key is obtained another used already... How can I do now?

  Hello

  I assume you have reinstalled Windows on your machine and tried to activate it and Windows is saying that your "product key is already in use"? If this is the case see this link from my website: http://www.winuser.co.uk/windows_vista_faq/87_product_key_already_in_use.html John Barnett MVP: Associate Expert Windows XP: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ;

• 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

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

• Windows XP Setup will not accept my product key

  I am re-installing ona XP laptop, but the installation of Windows XP will not accept my product key. I have an OEM of a Dell PC product key that is no longer functional, and a update product key which is not null else, neither of which works.

  I can't even do the installation to achieve the activation step.

  Link to the entire conversation:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/XPInstall/thread/84cef3f8-A205-483e-9edd-de46d3536715
   
  Huh?
  • You have a Dell system, and with this Dell, you have a product key for Windows XP (edition?) - it would be an OEM key be used with an OEM installation CD.
  • You seemed to have bought (where?) a copy of "Retail" / license for Windows XP (edition?) - which would have its own retail product key to be used with a retail installation CD.
  What does not work:
  • using the CD to retail with the product key OEM on Dell machine sticker
  • by using the product key from retail with OEM installation media which might come with the Dell printer
  • have an installation CD OEM with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key OEM for another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  • have an installation CD retail with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key from retail sales to another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  So is that what you are trying to do?  Why did you buy the CD/product key for sale at retail and the editions correspond?
   
  If you're not at the point where you will have to enter the product key - why do you think that the product key is the question? Hah
  
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• Satellite C870-1JV - how to get the product key of Windows 8?

  Hello people

  Is there a way to find the product key windows 8 that was originally installed on the laptop that my laptop is not the windows sticker anywhere. I reinstalled windows once I deleted the partition by accident and now its asking me for the product key which I do not know.

  As far as I know, product key used on the original recovery image can be used if you use the version of the OS. Even with the key to the sticker, you cannot enable clean version.

  If you want to have the original version of Win8 (Toshiba recovery image) you must order the Toshiba restore disk and you can do it on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx

• should I have the product key to upgrade xp to vista

  My wife son died and she got her computer but no cd has no product key for xp install.do, I need a upgrade product key to custom computer Vista.the built.don't where he is a few years old. Thank you

  Just create an Image backup of XP (before you upgrade) on an external USB drive. Then, whenever you may need to reinstall just Vista restore XP using the Image backup.

  (I think you'll find that Windows 7 is a better choice then Vista in the transition from XP to a newer version of Windows).

  Also if it built the computer then you will find the product key using a key finder utility. Download and run one of the utilities listed below.

  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.
  Displays your Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 key.
  However may not detect a key to office, then try one of the other two listed below for office key).

  Also: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

  One final note: after you upgrade to Vista or Windows 7, you will have to install the device drivers. Go to the web site support motherboard manufactures, locate the correct mother by part number, download the appropriate drivers for Vista or Windows 7 to a folder, copy it to a USB flash /thumb. Then install after the upgrade.

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

• How to reactivate XP product key when you're DEAF?

  My computer with XP died and I removed the hard drive and put it in an external enclosure.

  I also a Mac that I installed Parallels and then my OS XP, everything was working fine until my parallels had a file error which means I had to uninstall to reinstall it and XP, unfortunately the problem reoccured a few days later and had to uninstall everything again.
  Since I got my problem fixed parallels but when I went to reinstall my XP it would not accept my product key, used 3 times.
  So now I have all my CAD work locked on my external hard drive and cannot open because I can no longer install my XP using my cd/product key.
  I tried to get help, but as I am deaf, I can't use the phone help because my XP is no longer connected to the internet, I can't go online for help. Microsoft stopped me display of information because I am on a Mac.
  Is there someone out there who can help?

  As long as you can access this Microsoft forum, you should be able to access the Internet New Zealand relay:

  http://www.nzrelay.co.nz/how/TTYtoVoice/
  http://www.Internet.nzrelay.co.nz/index.htm
  EDIT: Oops. My mistake. Can't make international calls through this service. I wonder if there are a number of Microsoft in New Zealand? Or call toll-free (800) to the United States would not?
  In the future, you can image your drive (or virtual drive) so that you will NEVER need to install XP again.
  EDIT: This page may help:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ln=en-NZ
  Microsoft Office New Zealand

  	Phone: 0800 800 004
  	Level 5, 22 viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, New Zealand

• Pavilion 13-a010dx: product key

  I just bought a HP laptop with 8.1 Windows preinstalled. I have however no disc or product key. Could you please tell me if I need to activate Windows or how I would manage if I ever needed again to install windows 8.1 in the future without disc or the key.

  Hello

  You should find an application on your laptop called Recovery Media Creator - this will allow you to create your own installation media 1 set (on disk or a usb flash drive).  See link below for more details on how to do this.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/product/HP-envy-X2-11/5296226/model/5336701/document/c03481733

  The product key used to activate Windows 8 is stored encrypted in the bios chip and will automatically be read if you use your recovery media to reinstall Windows.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• rejected product key

  my product key to my genuine copy of vista is to be rejected since my reconstruction of ideas?

  Hello

  Thanks for asking! If I understand correctly, after rebuilding the product key vista is get rejected. I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps to check if this may help.

  1. you receive an error message on the computer?
  2. who is the OEM (OEM)?

  Method 1:
  You can try the steps in the link and check.
  Error message when you install Windows Vista: "unable to validate your product key. "Review your product key and make sure that you entered it correctly.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947190

  Method 2:
  You can see suggestions from the link:
  Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista: "an error has occurred."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931276

  If the problem persists, you can replace the product key using the link:
  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

  Reference links:
  Resolve activation problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

  Get a new Windows product key
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  Just reply with the results. I'd be happy to help you more

• How to change the product key for Office 2007?

  Original title: product key used.

  When I loaded Office 2007 I used a product key with any additional use.  I try to enter a different product key, but impossible to find how to do this.  Can you please direct me to the correct site to do this?  Thank you!

  Hello

  It would be easier to uninstall it and then reinstall it by using the different product key.

  How to change the product key for Office XP, Office 2003 and for Office system 2007" http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/895456 http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-reset-or-change-Microsoft-Office-2007-product-license-key-or-volume-license-key-VLK/ See you soon.