Re: Windows activation key and Win7 clean install

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• Activation of Windows 7 Upgrade Version after clean installing forced

  While the reconstruction of my computer, the hard disk on which Windows Vista was installed has failed and I was forced to do a clean install of Windows 7. I was in the process of upgrading to Windows 7 at the time, but I've owned a copy of Windows 7 upgrade and now the software doesn't recognize my product key for a clean install. Is there anyway that I can use my Windows Vista and Windows 7 product keys to activate my operating system?

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  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

• I can't find my activation key and I think it's on an old email that I can't access, what can I do? (apart from pay again anywhere for windows 7)

  I can't find my activation key and I think it's on an old email that I can't access, what can I do? (apart from pay again anywhere for windows 7)

  I had to re - install Windows 7 due to an error that did not allowed me to start vista only windows 7, since I still had the download file win7 I re-installed, I wasn't expecting to ask for the key once more, but I can't.

  If your purchase of Microsoft Store contact Customer Support:
  http://store.Microsoft.com/Help/FAQ?Err=T2#AT2

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  (pick up your order or login to your account)

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• Can I buy an activation key and use the Windows 7 Upgrade disk to upgrade to Windows 7?

  CAN I BUY AN ACTIVATION KEY AND USE MY OLD DRIVE TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7 UPGRADE FROM WINDOWS XP?

  Yes, you can:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/buy/default.aspx

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/get-a-new-Windows-product-key

  The upgrade to Windows XP?

  Please read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin installing Windows 7: there are important steps that you must follow to upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7 in order to preserve your files and settings.

  Before you begin, you'll need to backup all your data to an external storage device, and you will need all the installation discs for the programs that you want to keep. Please make sure that you have an external hard drive (see details below).

  More detailed instructions are available at windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-xp. Here are the basic steps.

  1. start Windows Upgrade Advisor (windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor) to see if there are known issues that may affect the installation and the question of whether you should install the version of 32 or 64 bit Windows 7.

  2 back up your files and settings on an external hard drive using Windows Easy Transfer (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer). If you do not have an external hard drive, you will not be able to use Windows Easy Transfer. Alternatively, you can copy the files you want to keep on a USB stick, CD or DVD.

  3. you will need to manually reinstall your programs, such as Microsoft Office, after I installed Windows 7. Gather the installation for your programs and all partner/license product key discs. You may be able to download programs from the Internet. For example, Windows Live Messenger can be installed from the download.live.com/messenger.

  4. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in your PC. When asked "which type of installation you want. Click on "Custom (advanced)."

  5. when Windows 7 is installed, use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files and settings.

  If you are not comfortable Windows 7 installation, check with a local retail or the services of the PC company store to see if they offer upgrade services.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

• HP ENVY 6-1030ec: Win7 clean instalation

  Hello.

  I have HP ENVY 6-1030ec with a 500GB HDD and SSD standard as an additional cache 32 GB. I wanted to clean install Win 7 on it, but was unable to do so.

  First of all, I couldn't readers to the place where I have to choose on what Windows installation disc. I then completely formatted the disk HARD 500 GB, and stupidly enough even the recovery partitions. It did not help.

  I did some google search and found http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/Clean-install-Win-7-hybrid-hdd/t.... I downloaded the drivers, but it didn't work. First of all, it depends in what USB slot is my bootable USB key. A location, I don't see another USB with the drivers on this subject. If I pass the USBs and start installing, it ignores the part where I can choose the drive to install Win 7 in and goes straight to the part where I should load the drivers. In this case, I am able to see the other USB key, find some drivers on it, but having tried to install those, he's said something on this subject there are no new features.

  Then I tried to install Win 7 on the hard disk on another computer. It worked fine and I used Sysprep - EHC and hope that this will solve the problem. I did and it has not solved the problem. After a few questions, I am in the State Win 7 install, reboots and before the part where I chose the username, etc. I get the error "installing Windows could not configure Windows on hardware on this computer." I googled a https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2466753 solution, but it did not work. First, I tried the drivers (again), and then I turned off RAID. Now, when installing Win 7, I see not only on the HARD drive, but also on the SSD. However, I still get the same error.

  I googled some more and found http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/61328-63-widows-setup-configure-windows-computer-hardware. I tried the msoobe part a, but when I run it, it says the program is not compatible with the current version of Windows and that I should check for x 64 or x 86 system.

  I also tried to install Win on another HARD drive. This time I still, even had to choose the user name in Windows, set time zone, put in the product key, but then I get the error "failed to initialize the connection process. Interactive Logon Process initialization has failed. Please see the the event log for more details". I tried Googling, but is a few tips for when this occurs after Windows worked normally.

  I did Setup Win 7 as many times, but it never occurred to me. I'm really confused right now and you'd be grateful for any help.

  Best

  FF

  Hello.

  Thanks for the reply.

  I tried the tests at some point earlier, all passed without problem. The other link you suggest the links just to this question.

  Anyway, I solved it by installing Windows 10 directly.

  FF

• With 32-bit and a clean install also takes a long time to start and a very long time to stop.

  I use 32-bit and a clean install also, it takes a very long time to start (and sometimes it will not) and a verlong tike to close

  Hello Duane,

  For more clarity and response, I divided it in its own thread.

  After your post, it seems that Vista 32 bit takes a long time to start and a very long time to stop.

  What are the specifications of material of this machine?

  We might want to try a clean boot and see how that affects the issue.

  More details about this is located at the following link:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Let us know if this helps solve this problem.

  Best regards

  Matthew_Ha

• I bought a copy of Windows 7 Sp1 and I have installed on my laptop, is it possible to install it on my desktop?

  Hello

  I bought a copy of Windows 7 Sp1 and I have installed on my laptop, is it possible to install it on my desktop?

  You will need to buy another copy, even if it includes install media.

• Just bought the new pc with Windows 8.1 and cannot re - install InDesign CS3. Can anyone help?

  Just bought the new pc with Windows 8.1 and cannot re - install InDesign CS3. Can anyone help?

  Hi Dale,

  You can follow the article: system requirements | InDesign to check if the CS3 products can run on InDesign CS3.

  Also please let me know what error message you get while re installation of InDesign.

  Thank you

  Yann Arora

• new pc with windows 8.1, and no downloaded installed cs5, no problem open deck and cs5, but cannot read the raw file, try to update, cannot complete or update failed, please help

  new pc with windows 8.1, and no downloaded installed cs5, no problem open deck and cs5, but cannot read the raw file, try to update, cannot complete or update failed, please help

  Looks like you have somehow the mac version.

  Download the updated windows 6.7 camera raw from this link:

  Adobe - Photoshop: for Windows: Camera Raw 6.7 update

• I am using Windows 8.1 and I just installed Creative Cloud Desktop but whenever I try to open a session then sign

  I am using Windows 8.1 and I just installed Creative Cloud Desktop but whenever I try to open a session then sign

  I tried logging in and out and reinstall but still fails to connect

  Contact adobe support, http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service-ccm.html

• R050sa flow 11: Activation fails after a clean install on laptop pre-installed Windows 10

  I just bought a HP notebook 11 r050sa stream with Windows preinstalled Home 10, but could not start when it opened its doors to the top (circle kept spinning turn for hours).

  As I was intending to do a clean install anyway, to remove any HP bloatware, I decided to delete all partitions and perform a new installation from a USB key using the official Microsoft Media creation tool for Windows 10 Home https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10.

  Installation went well but the activation failed indicating that I have "do not have a digital right.

  How is this possible, since the PC came with Windows preinstalled 10? How can I get my license back?

  There was a surprising new twist in this question, should I report it here in case someone else is in the same situation.

  When I received the activation failed I reported to my original request, I had done the installation using the edition entitled 'Windows 10 unilingual homepage' (see figure below), which seemed to me the only option if I wanted to install "Windows 10 home" which is preinstalled on my laptop.

  Yesterday I did a last attempt at creating USB installation after selecting 'Windows 10' (see figure below). Yet once, I removed all partitions on disk and performed a completely clean install on my HP notebook 11 r050sa flow.

  The result is that, in the end installation smoothly, I found my computer with installed "Windows 10 Home" and fully active, without the need to insert an activation key of windows, with all the drivers installed automatically by Windows and without any HP bloatware!

  I'm puzzled by the outcome, but happy...

  

• Unable to activate Windows 7 with upgrade CD (Clean Install)

  Hi Techies,
  I bought a laptop eligible for the upgrade to Windows 7. I had received the upgrade DVD and has been upgraded successfully. But after a year now because of the corruption of some files I had to reinstall Windows 7, after which it is said that the key is not valid. I tried a clean install. even tried using the Vista recovery disk and upgrade so that the previous method. but still no luck. Can someone advice how this problem can be solved.

  Thank you
  Simin
  [email protected]

  >.. even tried using the recovery Vista disc and then move like the previous method. But still no luck.
  When you install Vista using the original Toshiba recovery disc you will be activated Vista with valid license key. Will upgrade just to upgrade Vista preinstalled, and it must not be enabled.

  After the fresh install of Win7, activate preloaded but button down will not work because this key belongs to Vista original you got with your laptop.

  Is it possible that this update of last year was a success and this year won't work?

• Reinstalling windows - activation key has expired?

  We bought a desktop dell computer about 1 1/2 to 2 years with pre-installed windows 7 Home premium. He broke, but some parts were always good. We bought a new Acer with preinstalled Windows 8 office which I didn't like. Also, the hard drive of the Dell printer was bigger. The intention was to simply pass on the disks, so Acer would have a bigger disk and Windows 7. It wouldn't boot correctly, so we reinstalled Windows 7 by using a disk image, downloaded from Microsoft and product key that was stuck on the Dell. Finally, we sold the Dell a guy on Craigslist. We had signed up everything except the motherboard, processor and power supply. As we took off the Windows 7 product key sticker. Acer has worked well and never mentioned anything on Windows is not genuine not. He remained off the coast for a few weeks. I turned today and it installs the updates on start up. The login screen normally shows and I connect. The desktop appears in black with 3 lines of text in the corner:

  Windows 7

  Build 7601

  This copy of Windows is not genuine

  There is a window in the middle of the screen that says

  Activate Windows now

  The activation period has expired

  It gives two options:

  Activate now

  Ask me later

  At this stage there is no start bar or the desktop icons as if windows Explorer has not yet begun.

  About 2 to 3 minutes later the paper in his arrives and the start bar and the desktop icons appear. The window "Activate Windows now" disappears also.

  Another window appears which says:

  Update optional delivery does not work

  You may be victim of software counterfeiting.

  I tried not to get my key or whatever it is in fear that it could be a virus.

  What is going on? There may be remnants of the key somewhere on the case of dell outside the sticker? What should I do?

  Reason for the notification: 0xC004F009 (grace period expired).

  As long as you have not used the product key Dell try to activate Windows, well he can't to try anyway:

  How to activate Windows 7 by Internet
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: activate
  2) click on the 'Activate Windows' option at the top of the list
  3) click on "now, activate Windows online.
  (4) enter your 25-character product key (not case sensitive)
  5) click "Next" and wait for the key must be verified.

  Another method: Start/Control Panel of configuration/system and security/system /.
  Now, scroll down and click on
  'Product key change' or 'Windows enable in x days '.

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

  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

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

• Pro (Mac) to WIndows activation key 8.

  Hello

  I installed Windows 8 Pro on my iMac year last through Parallels Desktop and I put the key here... And a few months, I just want to use Windows 7 because it is easier for my programming software. So, I remove the Windows 8 Pro, I planned to use Bootcamp (found it faster), and start a clean installation of Windows 7.

  And suddenly, yesterday I think using Windows 8 Pro for a reason any on my MacBook Air. After installing it, I try to put the key, but it says that it has been used. So I think:

  1. I thought that I already remove my Windows 8 Pro on iMac (I remove it without clean uninstall, I restored my iMac; which means that it is just a blink of an eye-gone).

  2. How can I use my key again once rather than buy a new one? Is it still possible?

  So my question is: do I need to uninstall the activation key for the iMac? As I don't even know if the key is installed in the equipment of the iMac.

  I would really appreciate if someone will help me :)

  Computer:

  iMac (mid 2011)

  MacBook Air (mid-2013)

  If you are connected to the Internet during installation, disconnect then you can enter the product without verification key.

  You should be able to reactivate the Windows 8 Pro license:

  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 Home Edition premium clean install.

  Hi all!

  I have all the disks when I bought my hp laptop. I have hp´s original windows image build inside my laptop if I have to reinstall windows. Problem is this factory image I have is "very old".

  When I use it, I have to use programs own old half day that comes with the image. It's not really a clean install when I have to uninstall and reinstall all the programs is? Image of the plant also have programs, I never even use that they would know.

  My question is simply that:

  Am I right to / can I download somewhere legal copy of windows (home premium 64-bit) and use my active product id windows? What about other programs within the original image?

  I have the pc hp pavilion dv7 laptop.

  Sorry for the bad English and thanks in advance

  -Surtuko

  Yes, you can download a copy of W7 OEM and use your product key that is located on the sticker.

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-from-Digital-River/

  Unfortunately, HP does not include pre-installed software downloads and I don't know anyway to extract the recovery image.

  The "swsetup" on the C drive folder can have some software installers pre-installed in there, save this file to another storage device before installing clean.