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• I installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM and the product key does not work, how to fix this? I use the same product key supplied with the computer originally.

  I bought a Dell Precision T3400 of Dell Financial Services and it came with Vista Business installed.  I installed a new hard drive and installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM by using the recovery disk that came with the computer, and the product key does not work for activation.  I get a message that says I need to activate Windows, but he says that the product key is not valid.  How can I fix it?

  Thank you

  If you have reinstalled the OEM of Vista Business copy on the new hard drive, as Bill says you can't also use it in a virtual machine.

  You can only reuse your OEM of Vista professional copy if it is no longer used on the computer. Do you have what operating system installed on the new hard drive? It was an upgrade copy or complete the license?

  If you used a license to upgrade to another edition of Windows to replace your copy of company then Vista Business license is still in use (for upgrade) and you cannot reuse it in your virtual machine.

  However if you replaced Vista business with a copy of the full license of another edition then you are able to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine, but only on the same computer. You must use the product key from COA to the label on the computer. The product key is put in the copy OEM cannot find the SLIC table on the host motherboard. You must use the phone activation from within the virtual machine. Click on start in Vista Business and typing "slui 4. Do not meet the audio guests until it asks you if you want to speak to an agent. Explain that you have completely replaced the OEM copy with a copy of the full license of the new windows and now want to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine on the same computer. Agent will then give you the activation string. Remember that the virtual machine is not transferable to any other computer.

  This information is offered by Darin Smith (MSFT) and the team of Windows licenses, November 18, 2011.

• I have the original CD and the product key.

  I have the original CD and the product key. How many computers can I install Windows XP Home Edition?

  I have the original CD and the product key. How many computers can I install Windows XP Home Edition?

  You can install it as many times as you want, but the product key is activated on a computer at one time only.

  If you have 2 computers, 2 keys are needed.

• My version and the product key were stolen, what can I do to reactivate my version?

  My version and the product key were stolen, what can I do to reactivate my version?
  There is a solution to get the new password or product key for my version?
  Thank you for your same

  You're out of luck. You will need to buy a new one.

• Floppy disks to install Windows 7 and the product keys are exclusive to each other?

  Floppy disks to install Windows 7 and the product keys are exclusive to each other?  Or can I use a disc that I have to restore the windows on a second laptop and activate it with a different product key?  It is not a question to find out how many users I can put in place, but whether the disk and product key are mutually exclusive.

  As long as the product key matches the edition, it should work perfectly, no exclusivity.

• Record and the product key of Windows 8

  Unfortunately, my husband has one person to put up my new PC for me and I do not know now what is my windows product key and whether or not it is registered.  How will I know (the PC came with Windows pre-installed).

  If it was built by an OEM System Builder, then the product key must have been connected to the computer on a certificate of authenticity. If this isn't the case, it could be on the envelope that came with your PC. Otherwise, you must contact the manufacturer and ask him if he is or consider purchasing a product key for your installation.

  How to buy additional keys:

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  Click on see details in the Windows Activation

  Click on the link: buy Windows to another computer

  http://www.Windows.com/buy

  Yes, you may be prompted to go through the installation routine with just the web installer of 5 MB, but you don't actually have to download, simply to purchase and the product key will be presented to you in the Upgrade Wizard (you also a copy is sent to your email address).

• How can I reinstall windows after new HD, but don't have windows or recovery discs, I have valid Vista COA and the product key

  I have a laptop Acer 4720 with valid product key of Vista Home Premium OEMact and COA label, my problem is the HD is broken and I need to install the new HD and then reinstall windows, but I have not all disks (was on the recovery partition which is good), so what are my options? Can I use any family Vista Edition installation disc Premium and then activate my license key?

  Hi again,

  You use the product key on your computer case with the Installation DVD Microsoft process.

  As I advised alreasdy, recovery from other manufacturers discs are of no use for this

  The only thing is that you may need to make a phone Activation, do it this way and not use auto invite, but hold the line for a person to physically respond to your call.

  I would advise not to download an ISO of Vista on the Internet, you will find that they are pirated and malicious programs containing versions changed.

  The DVDs are not available from Microsoft.

  When I informed 'borrow' that's what I meant. a friend, acquantance workplace, etc.

  Or if you know someone with the same model of Acer and Vista operating system, you might try their recovery disks.

  See you soon.

• Vista indicates the product key is to be used, it's not good

  I install vista Ultimate edition, after installation it is said the product key is used.

  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 which service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

  If you have a problem, talk through with the porator, or post back with a MGADiag report.

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool
  (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you a) in the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but does NOT quote the key on the sticker!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/hardware.aspx

• Vista error "the product key you entered is already in use"?

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  I bought Windows Vista Home Premium two years ago and now an activation window appears with a message "the product key you entered is already in use" I kindly ask for an explanation and a solution

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

  Scroll down to step 2: how to do a phone Activation.

  Note: if the activation service you informs that it has failed and cannot help with activation, thenSTAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an operator of activation which will help you to activate your copy of Vista.

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• I cannot activate my windows Vista, says the product key already in use

  I reinstall my windows vista, when I try to turn it on, pop up and says... you type the product key is already used... I don't remember copy my drive to vista... or install another computer... what I'll do... ?

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

  NOTE:
  If the activation service informs you that she has failed and cannot help with activation, thenSTAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an operator of activation which will help you to activate your copy of Vista. The operator will give you all the numbers to ID of Confirmation if they accept that your copy of Vista is legitimate.
  NOTE: The operator just explain your situation and what you did to require activation. (EX: hardware upgrade, installed Vista on a new computer after uninstalling it from the old one, etc...)

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• After reformatting computer, Vista indicates the product key already in use

  All my products are AUTHENTIC, and as you know sometimes you format your PC back to back. And that is what happen to me. Shortly after the reconstruction of my PC, I got a virus on my computer so I had to reformat everything new...

  Which would be very expensive to maintain Microsoft products if all you are not allowed to re-use your GENUINE Microsoft product copies. So does this mean that I am allowed to use my copies more...

  Than you

  * original title - the product key you typed is already used, __Pour activate windows, you'll need an another Windows Vista.__Similar to what is happening with my office where the message you have already used the Restricted installation number

  All my products are AUTHENTIC, and as you know sometimes you format your PC back to back. And that is what happen to me. Shortly after the reconstruction of my PC, I got a virus on my computer so I had to reformat everything new...

  Which would be very expensive to maintain Microsoft products if all you are not allowed to re-use your GENUINE Microsoft product copies. So does this mean that I am allowed to use my copies more...

  Than you

  Hey Toni Sassine

  use your microsoft software licenses are yours

  you don't have to rebuy unless you move to a different computer licensed oem software

  If your microsoft software is pre-installed it is licensed oem and it related to the first machine that is installed the life of this machine

  If a retail license it can be moved to another computer but only installed on a machine at any time

  read the information on the underside of microsoft link abour faq for vista activation

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

  How many times can I install Windows on my computer before I have to activate Windows again?

  You can reinstall Windows on the same computer as many times as you want because activation pairs product key of Windows with information about your computer hardware. If you make a significant hardware change, you may need to activateWindows once again.

  for your office activation issues, you will need to ask in the forum link below office activation because this forum is for vista installation issues

  normally, if you have any problems with vista or office activation you would use the phone activation

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/OfficeInstall/threads?LC=1033&filter=AllTypes

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Cannot activate Vista, said the product key already in use

  My computer is having problems, so I re-installed Windows Vista on my computer. When I wrote the product key, which is on portable tmy, in the installation and it re-installed. A few days ago it Windows Activasion asks to activate Vista. When I write key protuct its says that its already in service. What im going to do?

  How to activate Windows Vista 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 options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  Also:
  How to activate Windows Vista by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/

  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

  Product Activation Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Hard drive failure reinstall windows and the product key?

  My hard drive failed on my Dell Latitude E5520. I installed the HDD from my old dell laptop that worked on Vista. Of course now my laptop runs on Vista. Can I reinstall Windows 7 to the hard drive and use the product key that is located on the lower part of it?

  Yes, you can reinstall Windows 7 using the key of product at the bottom of the laptop, just make sure it's the same edition than what is indicated on the certificate of authenticity.

• This laptop is old and the product key is not valid.please help

  my laptop current got stolen so a friend gave me their old is a compaq nc 6220.i erased the hard drive to get rid of any data on there.i has used a disk to reinstall windows, but it says I have a 30 trial.and my product key is invalid.how can I get a new or sorting Roble?

  The installed operating system seems to be XP Home edition - which explains why your XP Pro key edition will not work.

  You need to reinstall with the appropriate Pro OEM media, using the key for Pro.

• Software Windows 7 was a fake and the product key does not work on this version

  my software was fake then I was redirected to buy the new product key so I did but I was redirected to buy windows 7 Home premium, but my version of windows is windows 7 Home Basic so now when I get a new product key and change my product key in the properties of my computer I get an error that my product key does not work ,. pls help

  Use the product key and do an Anytime Upgrade from Home Basic to Home Premium:

  ). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option to enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Home Premium, when asked, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium files the stored settings and programs.