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• Unable to activate Windows Vista, error: key already in use.

  Original title: help!

  would like to know why my windows vista key won't suddenly turn on?  I bought legitimate about 5 years ago.  After formatting my computer, he refuses to re - activate after the episode.  don't ever tell me the key is already used on another computer.  I don't even have a second computer.  key is thank you!

  would like to know why my windows vista key won't suddenly turn on?  I bought legitimate about 5 years ago.  After formatting my computer, he refuses to re - activate after the episode.  don't ever tell me the key is already used on another computer.  I don't even have a second computer.

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  Display of product keys is not allowed in this forum.
  
  See the following link:

  "The things that will get you immediately banned from this forum.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/page/FAQ#faqCodeConduct4

  The following links might be worth the trip.

  Windows Vista - fix activation problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-activation-problems

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

  (950929) how to contact a Microsoft
  Center of product by phone Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

• System broke down and I need to reinstall Windows, but the key has rubbed off the sticker. How can I find?

  Windows product key

  ACER ASPIRE

  Windows vista installed installed at the factory. I don't have the disc, but I do not have the upgrade disk that I bought. Windows sticker on the side is rubbed but I don't have the last 5 numbers. my computer crashed, but I go back to where it asks me to enter the windows product key, but this is what I don't have. Windows were told to call acer and acer said it doesn't have this info. any suggestions? If I install a newer version or I have to buy a new windows disk to save it, what I have to buy windows vista? and if windows vista, do you think I can go and install the upgrade disk I have? Thank you

  Hello

  I found this line for you:

  http://support.Acer.com/acerpanam/desktop/0000/Acer/AspireE360/AspireE360faq29.shtml

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/4587/~/what-is-the-SNID-number%3F

  This site list U.S. phones Acer:

  http://www.computerhope.com/comp/Acer.htm

  There is a phone number here:

  http://us.Acer.com/AC/en/us/content/contacts

  See you soon.

• Cannot activate Windows, the product key already in use

  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?

  OEM versions are related to the 1st motherboard they are installed and can not be activated on another motherboard. The only exception is the 'mother' is exactly the same make / model / part number as the original motherboard.

  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

  Register Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/register
  Register Windows 7 and you automatically receive a series of three welcome to Windows e-mails
  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
  You also get a subscription to the monthly newsletter of Windows Explorer,
  where you will find other tips and tricks, as well as special offers.

  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

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

• 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

• the key of product used to install xp pro will not validate what I do now as ms I want just to sell me windows 7

  the key of product used to install xp pro will not validate what I do now as ms I want just to sell me windows 7

  Hi Jim,.

  I suggest you look at this article for education and troubleshooting Windows XP activation problems:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890
  This section of the article can be particularly useful:
  How to activate Windows XP by phone-
  To contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to programs, point to Accessories, point to System Toolsand then click Activate Windows.

     Or, click on the Activation of Windows icon in the notification area.

  2. Click on Yes, I want to telephone a customer the service representative to active windows now.
  3. Click read the Windows Product Activation privacy statement, click new, and then click Next.
  4. Follow the steps in the Activate Windows by phone dialog box, and then click Next.

     Note The number appears now and differs based on the location you select.

  5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message appears, click OK.
     You have activated your copy of Windows.

• My Windows 7 Professional Office system disk has been corrupted and I took the opportunity to install a SSD for a new system disk and reinstall Windows.  The system is installed and running on the SSD, with my old drive system currently used for storage a

  My Windows 7 Professional Office system disk has been corrupted and I took the opportunity to install a SSD for a new system disk and reinstall Windows.  The system is in place and running on the SSD, with my old drive system now used for storage as it is still readable.  The only product Adobe, that I reinstalled so far is drive XI but I would like to reinstall items 8 and Acrobat 9 without occupying more licenses that both are also installed on my laptop.  Can you tell me the best way to do it?  -Thank you

  If you have two activations allocated already and one was lost on the hard drive that has failed, then you must contact the Adobe Support via chat and ask them to reset your activations.

  To the link below, click on the still need help? the option in the blue box below and choose the option to chat...

  Serial number and activation support (non - CC) chat
  http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/global/Service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

• When I used another key to activate the windows, what the key embedded on the motherboard.

  I bought a desktop lenovo Lenovo online - usa around 15/02/2015. the machine came with windows 7 pro. installed through windows downgrade rights 8 pro.

  but perhaps, I do not open/use the machine until 30/03/2015. After that, I have updated the system by installing updates provided/offered by windows updates.

  around 04/03/2015, when I open the computer properties, down to the title of the windows activation, there was this message "remaning 2 days to activate windows.» Activate now»

  When I click on activate now. Another dialogue box opens, indicating that the product key entered by me is not valid.

  I called mirosoft support, but perhaps, they refused to help me because I don't have the product key. (as long as no key is provided to me by lenovo, but only 8 pro windows recovery media.)

  I called lenovo support, but perhaps they also did not help me, according to them, it was a software problem, that only microsoft could solve.

  now, I had another death system (samsung) with windows 7 pro, so I used this product key to activate my windows on lenovo.

  My quiries are:

  1. what happens if God for bid, I want to restore my system to its factory state using the recovery partition or recovery media created by me, using backup and restore of lenovo.

  1. What is the status of my windows?

  1 b. Will he ask again the activation key?

  2. as I have downgrade rights to windows 8 pro, it is said that the product key is built-in on the motherboard. now when I used another key to activate the windows, what the key embedded on the motherboard.

  3. What is the best possible solution to this question, while I keep the original oem windows?

  is not - and never has been - responsibility of MS to pre-installed Windows help, a large part of the price of Windows is the support costs. Manufacturer have always had the responsibility to provide software support for the warranty period. Most interprets this as giving instructions on how to use the recovery media :(

  Yes, by using the recovery media should give your system its true status.  It will delete all data and programs, so go back to external media first!

• Product name: Pavilion m6-1061er reinstall Windows on the laptop

  Product name: Pavilion m6-1061er reinstall Windows on the laptop

  Serial number: [personal information deleted]

  Windows7 Home was broken, but the hardware is OK. I have no disk with Windows 7 Home.

  I have the sticker on laptop with symbols

  Product key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

  [Personal information]

  My request is: how to install Windows 7?

  Hello

  There are two options available.

  1. you can order a set of replacement recovery disks using the link below - it will reinstall the operating system, all the drivers, and almost all of the original software (the exception being often tests of MS Office).  They will also recreate all of the original scores, including the recovery Partition.

  Order HP recovery disks.

  2 another option that you might consider is to create your own Windows 7 installation disc.

  Before you try the following, make sure that you can always read the character product activation key 25 on your label Windows COA (5 blocks of 5 alphanumeric games).

  An example of a COA label can be seen here.

  You can create a Windows 7 installation disc yourself using another PC - just download the good Disk Image ( this must be the same version that originally came with your laptop - it is listed as Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit ) from the link below and use an app like ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly on a blank DVD - a guide on the use of ImgBurn to write an ISO on a disc is here.  These Images are clean and a very respected source (Digital River).

  Windows 7 sp1-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit

  Use the disk to perform the installation, enter the activation key of Windows on the label of the COA at the request and once the installation is complete, use ' 'phone Method' described in detail in the link below to activate the operating system -this made method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who want to just have a new installation of Windows 7 without additional software load normally comes with OEM installations.

  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-Windows-7-by-phone.aspx

  You may need, additional drivers and software are here.

  Best regards

  DP - K

• had to reinstall windows for the 7th time, windows shows now my code is invalid

  had to reinstall windows for the 7th time, windows shows now my code is invalid

  Windows 7 supports the reactivation by Internet up to 5 times after reinstalling, but you will need to use the phone activation after that:

  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

• After the execution of Windows 7 for 2 years that I now have a windows message facility is illeagal. Tried to reinstall windows, but the message is cannot install a previous version

  After the execution of Windows 7 for 2 years that I now have a windows message facility is illeagal. Tried to reinstall windows, but the message is cannot install a previous version

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0x8004FE21
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - M892G - 84D7W-VYVVB
  Windows product key hash: 8URszDmqchXk0nyLWXx2jditWJE =
  Windows product ID: 00359-030-0078141-85521
  Windows product ID type: 5
  Windows license type: retail
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {656CCD50-41C9-41C3-968E-D29BBD46AA74} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120330 - 1504
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: 2.0.48.0
  OGAExec.exe signed by: Microsoft
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: Microsoft

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 100 authentic
  Microsoft Office XP Professional - 100 authentic
  OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
  Signed by: Microsoft
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\IEXPLORE.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppobjs.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppc.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppwinob.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slui.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spsys.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\systemcpl.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\user32.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100

  Other data-->
  Office details: {A9BF75C2-FBF3-4795-953B-E259BD0C2131}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-VYVVB00359-030-0078141-855215S-1-5-21-1580701254-2691487138-3117158855HP-Pavilion,FK484AAR-ABA m9400tAmerican Megatrends Inc.. 5.33 20081107000000.000000 + 0009CE93307018400FA04090409Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)03HPQOEMSLIC-CPC100100Microsoft Office XP Professional10roTAwuyn2K8JnfnZ5p70qCWUSww =54186-640-4025656-1742314 97728824C57890A

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, retail channel
  Activation ID: 2e7d060d-4714-40f2-9896-1e4f15b612ad
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00359-00170-030-007814-01-1033-7600.0000-3102009
  Installation ID: 010516027730660442597094592351394511091775644602024082
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: VYVVB
  License status: licensed
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 5
  Trust time: 10-02-2012 17:32:36

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0x000000000001EFF0
  Event timestamp: 10:1:2012 07:16
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppobjs.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppc.dll|sppc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcext.dll|sppcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppwinob.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slc.dll|slc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slcext.dll|slcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppuinotify.dll|sppuinotify.dll.mui
  Tampered files: Check %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcomapi.dll|sppcomapi.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcommdlg.dll|sppcommdlg.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppsvc.exe|sppsvc.exe.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\spsys.sys

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: LAAAAAEAAAABAAEAAQABAAAAAgABAAEA6GFOQjaxCJyw9OJsCMr4P8RozDE =

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0x0
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  HPQOEM APIC-SLIC-CPC
  FACP SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  HPET SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  MCFG SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  LASRYVITRAGE HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
  GSCI HPQOEM SLIC-CPC
  SLIC SLIC-CPC HPQOEM
  SSDT HPQOEM SLIC-CPC

  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
  ----------------------
  Have you installed a new hardware or software since you started facing this problem?

  Do you have any software installed record cleaning? If so, uninstall it, registry software is known to tamper with Windows activation technologies.

  What Antivirus utility you installed?

  What's your date and time correct?

• Receive MSN APPCRASH. EXE trying to you connect to MSN Premium. Started in safe mode, tried to reinstall, but received the same information.

  Receive MSN APPCRASH. EXE trying to you connect to MSN Premium. Started in safe mode, tried to reinstall, but received the same information. Restore the computer to a problem earlier from the same date.

  original title: APPCRASH MSN. EXE

  Hello

  As you have already tried to reinstall the program, I would say that get you in touch with MSN support for help on the issue.

  MSN support

  https://support.MSN.com/default.aspx?WA=wsignin1.0&St=1&wfxredirect=1

• I bought accidenally download windows of the elements first, I use a mac, how can I change it?

  I bought accidenally download windows of the elements first, I use a mac, how can I change it?

  Hello

  Please follow a product for another language or version of trading platform

  Hope that helps!

  Kind regards

  Sheena

• Activation of reinstalled Windows Vista - the product key already in use message

  My system crashed - continueously runs blue and the cause was the motherboard. Replaced the motherboard and making it to level the motherboard and processor. The new motherboard and processor are compatible with Windows Vista. After you have reinstalled Windows Vista activation using the internet's message that the product key is already in use. What should do?

  If and only if you have a Vista "commercial" version, then you can try the phone activation.

  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) select your "country" in the 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

  -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

  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

  Register Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/register
  Register Windows 7 and you automatically receive a series of three welcome to Windows e-mails
  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
  You also get a subscription to the monthly newsletter of Windows Explorer,
  where you will find other tips and tricks, as well as special offers.

  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

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

• Reinstalled Windows - the product key already in use

  I just reinstalled Windows Vista, and when I enter the product key, I thought that my key is already used.  How to solve this?  My Windows product key sticker is on my computer.

  Hi Christian,

  It comes by default. In fact, you are using the product key, not someone else. The problem is easily solved. See this link on my site for more details:http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  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 Desktop Experience: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com