Reuse my Vista license key
Hello
I have been buying new HP laptop and it comes with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium. Then I have a free upgrade to Windows 7 with a new product key. And the question is can I use my old Windows Vista on my computer one another?
Thank you.
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You already use the Vista upgrade license to Windows 7.
Without Vista being installed, you can legally put in Windows 7.
One license = one Installation
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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New to the forum so hope you will have patience with me.
I am looking to buy a satellite pro P200-1KD once.
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I know that the phone comes with a Vista recovery CD, but my question is, does it come with a license key?I don't know if I can use the dual-boot recovery CD as I suspect that it will use all of the drive for Vista.
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On the Toshiba Recovery CD, you can find the image of Toshiba. Toshiba image contains the OS (Vista in your case), Toshiba drivers, tools and additional software.
The recovery CD is not the same as a Microsoft OS CD to the original address and the Vista on the Toshiba Recovery CD is already activated.By the way; The OEM key (which activates the Vista on Toshima image) cannot be used with other, different Vista OS. It will not work.
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It's really stupid situation now, but certainly not frustrating.
Here a few facts to better understand:New Toshiba laptops are delivered without recovery DVD and images of recovery is recorded on the second partition. All of us must create own recovery media. To do this, this Toshiba has designed little tool called creator of Toshiba recovery disc. With this tool, you can create recovery recovery CD and DVD. When you have these media you can do with the data you want. To install Vista over these media must be used.
So many people may forget or simply ignore it. Because of this Toshiba has designed reminder with the trace message:
Because of this, Toshiba has designed little reminder that will be shown in short time after first start with track contents:
* Important INFORMATION *.
* your system is equipped with a hard drive recovery system. If you need repair *.
* your computer in the restaurant to original factory State, you can do it directly *.
* from the HDD (press F8 when you start your computer, choose 'Repair your computer' *)
* and follow the instructions in the menu) or create a bootable recovery for this fin.* drive carrier* Toshiba recommends you create recovery disk medium using the "Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator" to *.
* ensure hat you are able to restore your computer to the factory installed state, even if your computer is severely damaged.*I can't imagine you didn t see.
In any case, your friend probably has no idea how it works, and now you have a problem.
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As you have not yet installed original Vista installation, we can not help you with your product key.
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Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/
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Note When you contact the Customer Service of Microsoft and supported for a replacement product key, you may have to pay a fee. You may also provide information on your computer or from the product CD or DVD when you talk to the customer service representative.
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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'.
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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
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"I reset my laptop."
What do you mean by that?
There are several methods to reinstall Vista.
There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.
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 Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased 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.
Ask them to the proper key sequence.
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.
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Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
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Validation of Windows data-->
Validation status: genuine
Validation code: 0
Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows product key: *-* - 3RBY2 - BGQ2R-DR9M6
The Windows Product Key hash: EYIpz/47G03lWRAOmk3kg + lR7Rc =
Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00141
Windows product ID type: 2
Windows license Type: OEM SLP
The Windows OS version: 6.0.6000.2.00010300.0.0.003
ID: {44FE41CC-B980-4D08-8F2C-258D42597D90} (1)
Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6000.vista_gdr.100218 - 0019
TTS error:
Validation of diagnosis:
Resolution state: n/aGiven Vista WgaER-->
ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002Windows 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 80070002OGA Notifications data-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002OGA data-->
Office status: 109 n/a
OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3Data browser-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; 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: allowedAnalysis of file data-->
Other data-->
Office details:{44FE41CC-B980-4D08-8F2C-258D42597D90} 1.9.0027.0 6.0.6000.2.00010300.0.0.003 x 32 *-*-*-*-DR9M6 89578-OEM-7332157-00141 2 S-1-5-21-4233441385-2608704464-366777469 Dell Inc.. MM061 Dell Inc.. A13 F4303507018400EE 0409 0409 Mountain Standard Time(GMT-07:00) 0 3 DELL M07 109 Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002
License data-->
The software licensing service version: 6.0.6000.16509
Name: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 89578-00146-321-500141-02-1033-6000.0000-2762012
Installation ID: 021924176241352836753973527141082533609552002735101761
Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57201
Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57203
Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57205
Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=57204
Partial product key: DR9M6
License status: initial grace period
Time remaining: 16442 minute (s) on (11 day (s))Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A--> HWID data
Current HWID of Hash: OAAAAAEABQABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ/g2XDbWFBy8jZ2jNDqTo6xOIvy9IwUBkxiQKxW9Eg =Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
N/AActivation 2.0 data OEM-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
BIOS information:
ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
APIC DELL M07
FACP DELL M07
HPET DELL M07
STARTING DELL M07
MCFG DELL M07
M07 DELL SLIC
SSDT PmRef CpuPmThe product key on the bottom will work for what he says he is, Windows Home Basic Edition.
Reinstall the correct Systyem, Windows Home Edition basic operation to use this product key.
And Microsoft sells more than Vista.
To reinstall Vista Home Basic read this information.
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.
And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought, not that one 32-bit, vista, your computer must be on the hard drive to reinstall recovery Partition Vista to how you bought your computer, which may or may not work after the installation of the wrong edition.
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.
Ask them to the proper key sequence.
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.
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Inroom A300 - license key of Vista for recovery
I have laptop Toshiba Satellite A300.
Key sticker is damaged and if I don't have a full license key.
At first, I changed the structure of partition and I lost the partition with the windows (installation package) image.I need to reinstall the system and by the way I'll change system 64-bit architecture (I don't know why but the 32-bit system was preinstalled on 64-bit laptop computer).
I have the DVD with the system, but without the license key, I can't do anything.I spoke to Microsoft technical support and they directed me to Toshiba because Toshiba has bought the license from Microsoft and Toshiba only knew what key has been assigned to my laptop.
Microsoft representative also said that Toshiba was forced (by some agreement) provide the buyer with license key assigned to cell specific.
Toshiba is not representatives in Poland - they closed the Polish Office recently.
Anyone know how I can contact Toshiba effectively?Best regards
KubaHello
> I need to reinstall the system and by the way I'll change system 64-bit architecture (I don't know why but the 32-bit system was preinstalled on 64-bit laptop computer).
> I have DVD with the system, but without the license key, I can't do anything.If you want to move from 32-bit system to 64-bit system, you must purchase the disc with the Windows System.
Laptop Toshiba computers are preinstalled with Toshiba picture (this isn't support only Windows OS). The image of Toshiba contains the Windows operating system, Toshiba, Toshiba software driver, tool, utility, and 3rd party software. The system in this image is already activated and there is no serial for activation key. The key to series that you found at the bottom of the device belongs to the OEM version and it does not work under the other system.If you need to reinstall this image of Toshiba and don t have the recovery media (you can create this DVD in the past using Toshiba Recovery Disk Creator pre-installed software) you can order it here:
http://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx
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