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• Are the installation DVD of Windows Vista Enterprise and installation DVD of Windows Vista other than company completely different?

  Installation DVD of Windows Vista business and Windows Vista DVD installation, other than the company

  Are the installation DVD of Windows Vista Enterprise and installation DVD of Windows Vista other than company completely different? If so, how are they different?

  Hello

  This edition targets the enterprise of the market segment: it includes a superset of the Vista Business edition. Additional features include support for packets from the Interface user multilingual (MUI), BitLocker Drive Encryption, and UNIX application-support. Not available through retail or OEM, this edition channel sale will get distributed through Microsoft Software Assurance (SA). Since Vista Enterprise classes as a benefit of Microsoft Software Assurance, it includes several benefits HIS only, including a license allowing the execution of up to four virtual machines running a mixture of editions of Vista and the versions [13], access to Virtual PC Express and activation via the VLK. [14] Vista Enterprise supports up to two physical processors. [7] 64-bit Enterprise supports 128 GB of RAM

  Windows Vista Enterprise made salient

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Vista-Enterprise-highlights

  Compare Windows Vista

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/products/compare

• When activating my windows vista ultimate product, I get the response that the license key is already in use, let me know how to solve this problem?

  When activating my windows vista ultimate product, I get the response that the license key is already in use, let me know how to solve this problem?

  KiranS Hello,

  Judging by your post, it seems that Microsoft had technical problems when you tried to activate your copy of Vista by phone. Have you tried phoning the line Activation again?

  The normal procedure is that if the activation fails through the automated system, the call is transferred to a real person. It is the only available option if you get the error 'use existing product key'.

  I can only suggest that you try again the activation by phone and see what happens.

  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

• My installation disc for windows vista has an option "fix." This option allows to reset lost passwords?

  original title: repair windows

  My installation disc for windows vista has an option "fix." This option allows to reset lost passwords? If yes how?

  Hi Martine regina,.

  We will not be able to reset the password by using the option repair; you will need password reset disk.

  For more information on the same, you can check the link below:

  What to do if you forget your Windows password:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  Create a password reset disk:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Create-a-password-reset-disk

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Activation of Windows Vista phone number phone

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to configure the computer to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  I am trying to activate Windows Vista on my brother's computer, but there is a problem when I send the Activation of Windows code. I get this error message,

  "The product key you entered will not work with this edition of Windows Vista. «You need to run the Windows Vista Setup program or enter a product key of Windows Vista Edition Home Premium»

  The hard drive failed on this portable DVD and backup he had was corrupt. I had to use another disk to set up computers to reinstall the operating system. This drive is now half a continent away. I tried for two days to get the order slui.exe 4 at work. But instead of giving me the phone activation option requires that I enter the product key. Which then brings back me to the message above. My question is how can I access the phone activation? How can I get the phone number so I can activate this operating system? We are just south of Dallas in Texas.

  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Thank you, Tim

  Hello

  If you have used, for example, a Dell disc on an HP machine, phone Activation will not work.

  ______________________________________________________

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

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

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

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

  ___________________________________

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  ___________________________________

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

  ___________________________________

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  ___________________________________

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon

• How can I active my Windows Vista Basic?

  I bought my laptop (HP Compaq 6715 b), I used Vista a few months, and then I had to format and install Windows XP.
  I didn't like Windows XP, so I did the format once again and I put Windows Vista based on once again, but I can't use the key, what is under my laptop.
  He says its not valid, but it must be. I have not used this key on any computer.
  So, I heard that I have to call somewhere on Microsoft and tell them things and they automatically activate it?
  Please help me I'm tired of waiting every 14 seconds when I restart my laptop.

  Peedu ^.

  Hello Peedu,

  To solve your problem, you need to activate Windows using the "Activate by phone". Please follow the option below that this difficulty better your scenario given issue:

  Method 1:
  (a) If you have access to the Start button: click the Start button, type "slui.exe 4" in the search field and press the Enter"" key. This will bring up the activation of the phone dialog window. Follow the steps indicated by the window. The phone activation process should take only about 6 minutes.

  (b) If you do not have access to the button: Reboot and log on to Vista, a dialog window will appear. In this window, click on the option "access computer with reduced functionality. Once you do this, Internet Explorer or Firefox browser will open. In the bar type "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" address press ENTER, a new window will come, type: slui 4 and press enterand follow the steps to activate by phone.

  NOTE: The key to this process is that you need to talk to a representative of Activation Live! When you call first, you will be interacting with an automated voice, select the option to speak to a live representative, or if there is no other choice, enter all the numbers. This should force the automated voice to transfer you to a representative directly.

   

  Method 2:

  If you can't find the START button, and then follow the steps in the below link.

  Restore Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode:

  http://content.ZDNet.com/2346-12554_22-56073.html

   

  Method 3:

  Refer to the steps in "How to activate Windows Vista by phone Activation" below.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/940315

  The number is 1-800-642-7638 or 1-800-microsoft. I hope this information is useful.

  I hope this helps.

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• Validation or Activation of Windows Vista (OEM) after the replacement of components & reinstalling

  Hi all

  I just had on the phone speaking to the people of Microsoft online help. After some discussion and blaming 'SLUI 4' (according to instructions), I am still unable to validate (activate) my legal copy of Windows and the Lady on the phone told me to come on this forum to help! ~ (What joke Microsoft management!) ~ She said she was unable to help because my copy of Vista is an OEM version and she said I need to contact the manufacturer. I said, the manufacturer was no longer in business, so now what? She said to go on the forums. So here I am!

  Also, I think the first why I cannot now turn on Vista it's because the PC has had a few different hard disks over the years and during the summer I had to replace the power supply that the original has stopped working. I had a similar problem with another PC a few years ago and it has been easily resolved on the phone speaking with MS online help, but now's done it a lot more difficult for me (using this forum) that I am dyslexic and find writing and reading indeed very laborious.

  In any case, I have reviewed the above and tried a few things, but none have worked for me. Then, please, make my life livable explaining what can I do to activate my Vista in simple terms?

  Is received the following message when you try to validate my copy of Vista after a clean re-installation:

  "The product key you entered is already in use.

  Reasons can be: a new power supply & different hard drives have been installed by myself.

  Please, please help!

  Best regards & thanks a lot, a lot.

  November 10, 2015.

  Hi all

  As indicated, I wiped the hard drive, re-partitioned and formatted just to make sure he was completely clean and there is no hidden bad guys or persistent files corrupted, etc..  I then reinstalled Windows Vista, did a few main, graphics drivers updates, etc and then tried to 'turn on' online.

  The bad news is that it still not be accepted and once more displayed: "the product key you entered is already in use.  So, I was a little irritated but not totally surprised, because if there is one thing that I've noticed over the years that Windows operating system are very compatible with their annoying messages! ~ However, this is not the end, read on:

  As you do on these occasions, I thought then of what could be done then that I have not already tried? ~ Well I have to say now that my reason to reinstall Vista is not because I have no desire burning back somehow, it is finally to Windows 10. But before I could do I need to install a "Windows 7 Upgrade" I bought in 2010 when my son was in college.

  This got me wondering if the message could be related in some way, to upgrade?  Twenty minutes after that, my son came into the room and offers exactly the same thing!  Without hesitation, I installed Windows 7 Upgrade and tried to validate online and hey-presto it worked!

  So, for anyone else having similar problems with a re-installation and who have also used a version upgrade of Windows later, is probably the answer ~ if all else fails.  Thus, 14 lb hammer remained in the garage!

  I am glade to say that the problem of Vista activation/validation is now resolved, even better Windows 10 is installed.

  A big thank you to all who tried to help with this annoyance.

  Best regards

  November 13, 2015.

  10:40hrs (GMT).

  Of course, if you can not trouble Windows then try this: http://distrowatch.com.

• Question about the license of Windows Vista

  Hello. I didn't know where I should post this. I have Windows Vista, I purchased an upgrade. My question is, "I am allowed to install the software on a friends computer. Because I don't need the software, can I sell the software. I know that Microsoft has its policies, but I don't know what they are. I don't want to do something that I'm not supposed to do.

  Thank you.

  Original title: Microsoft Software
  

  Hello

  You posted in the appropriate Forum.

  Yes, a retail upgrade license can be transferred, as long as it is removed from where it was originally installed.

  One license is for a SINGLE Installation.

  ___________________________________

  These are the General rules for OEM and retail licenses, which can also help you in the future:

  If the machine came with the preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.), this product key supplied with the laptop is preinstalled OEM license and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) is related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when dies of this machine.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

  See you soon

• Activation of Windows Vista reinstallation

  I have a problem with the activation of my Windows Vista after my hard drive crashed on my laptop.  Now that I installed Vista again he ask my activation key on the bottom of my laptop.  When I enter it it said that the key is already used.  Please help as I have only a couple of days left for reactivation.
  THX
  Haithem

  Hi haithem

  Well, that's the number you call.

  The information that Michael Murphy gave you is correct.  Here it is again with a little more information.

  ·         You can reactivate your Windows Vista installation by doing the following:

  1. click on the Start button and in the box, type search: slui.exe 4

  2. press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  3. Select your country.

  4. follow the instructions for the activation of the telephone (toll-free).

  NOTE: When you call this number, you will first hear an automated voice. If the automated voice gives you an option to talk to a
  Live the Rep of Activation, select this option. If this is not the case, do not enter all the numbers. This should force the automated voice transfer
  an Activation Rep. Live trying to activate through the automated voice won't work, in your case, only through the Live Activation Rep
  your activation will be successful.

  Ken
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• 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.

• Activation of Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

  Help, please.

  Hello.

  I have a windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, who began acting in the recent months. It came with a box of "Reinstall Windows" as a title, then "Windows must be reinstalled to activate it. Insert the installation of Windows, CD or DVD into your computer to start the process of relocation. I have a valid key, everything worked fine. I tried the recovery disks, forums and everything else. On that note, I spent a lot of time and I need either a link to re - download floppy disks to install Windows Vista to origin or a set of records sent me. I promise you do not have a code, and if the employee is requesting all the Windows I'll tell them the code, but I'm not so stupid to put it out in the open for all to see. Thanks for your help in advance! PC specifications are:

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&ObjectID=c01756863

  Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

  Please please please please please help. Did I mention it please?

  Thanks again!

  -TS

  Hello

  When you raise the pop of screen area, I suggest click you on the link in the pop box, and then do the following.
  (a) open Internet browser

  (b) type %windir%\system32 in the browser's address bar.

  (c) find the CMD.exe file

  (d) make a right click on CMD.exe and select "Run as Administrator"

  (e) type: net stop slsvc (it may ask you if you're sure, select Yes).

  (f) type: cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing

  (g) type: Rename tokens.bar tokens.dat

  (h) type: cd %windir%\system32

  (i) type net start slsvc

  (j) type: cscript slmgr.vbs - FLIR (it may take time for this will be complete, please be patient).

  (k) reboot twice

  (l) you will have to reactivate. Use activation by phone below method.

  Activation by phone-
  (a) If you have access to the Start button: click the Start button, type "slui.exe 4" in the search field and press the Enter"" key. This will bring up the activation of the phone dialog window. Follow the steps indicated by the window. The phone activation process should take only about 6 minutes.
  (b) If you do not have access to the button: Reboot and log on to Vista, a dialog window will appear. In this window, click on the option "access computer with reduced functionality. Once you do this, Internet Explorer or Firefox browser will open. In the address bar type "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" press ENTER, a new window will come up, type: slui 4 and press enterand follow the steps to activate by phone.

  See also the following link:

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product Activation Center

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

  Thank you.

• Activation of Windows Vista without an Internet connection

  I had Windows Vista Starter on my computer for over 3 years. Recently I had to change my computer motherboard. Since it was a hardware change Windows started to asking me to activate Windows. I entered the product key and it says I need to connect to internet, my computer doesn't have an internet connection. Please help me. I have original Windows Vista Starter product key is on the case of my computer Thank you

  Change the motherboard outside the Windows Starter edition license invalid warranty conditions (all Starter installations are OEM).

  You can try using activation by phone - but to prepare for the operator to refuse to activate the system

  telephone activation.
  Click the Start button
  in the search box, type
  SLUI 3
  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.

• Activation of Windows Vista after replacing the hard drive

  I'm unable to activate windows after having my hard drive replaced. The portable station to my Windows Vista Home installed school, when my computer was originally Windows Vista Business. When I try to use Windows Activation, all options tells me that my product key is not valid for Windows Vista Home Edition. However, the steps to find a phone number to call for the activation require me to enter a product key, and then find the phone number from there. Because I can not clear the checkpoint, I can activate Windows or find a phone number to call. My computer has been purchased through my school, so I don't have a Windows Vista Business install disc, it automatically installs through the recovery disks. I could back up everything and then use the recovery disks, but I was wondering if there was another way to use the product key, I have, or to communicate with Windows. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

  Hello

  the product key you have is for Vista Business, not the House

  without a product key for home which must be provided by your school or purchased by you (no longer sold) will not be activated

  as you bought the computer and operating through your school system, these are the people to talk about this

  and if they provided you with recovery disks when you bought originally, they are used to boot from to reinstall the original operating system

• Cannot proceed with the activation of windows Vista

  Hello

  I had installed windows Vista Home Basic with its full product key original on my laptop today and a pop up problem showed that my windows vista cannot be activate as the product key is already in use, my previous laptop always with me which is windows active vista Home Basic product key up what must I do to solve this problem of activation? pls help me...

  Khalil,

  Allan.

  I had installed windows Vista Home Basic Edition with its product key original on my laptop today and a pop up problem showed that my windows vista cannot be activated as the product key is already in use, my previous laptop always with me the Home Basic windows vista product key is active but im planning to sell my laptop previous to my friend. What should I do to solve this problem of activation?

  Hey Hashiriya Allan

   
  Microsoft licenses part of it is that a single license is for a single installation
  You can not have vista installed on two laptops using the same product key
  and if vista was preinstalled on your old laptop this is an oem license and cannot be transferred to another machine

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Activation of Windows Vista on a new hard drive problem

  I had to reinstall Vista on my Dell Inspiron 1750, due to a hard drive failure. I was installing a disk hard nine for the first time after having exchanged the defective drive. I have an OEM of Vista Home Premium version and a sticker of activation on the laptop to consider no problem. However when I try to activate Vista using the key on my laptop, I get an error saying that it is already in use. What should I do now?

  You can reactivate your Windows Vista installation by doing the following:

  1. click on the Start button and in the box, type search: slui.exe 4

  2. press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  3 select your country.

  4 follow the instructions for the activation of the telephone (toll-free).

  Carey Frisch