Running Windows 7 on Bootcamp, cannot activate Windows.

I bought a new iMac and am running Windows 7 via BootCamp. The installation went well, but the product key will not work. I bought at Wal-Mart, and he had the hard plastic on the case, so it was not tampered with. I can't have the option for the upcoming automated phone call. How do I fix this, or is this really important?

Looks like you have purchase an upgraded version of Windows 7, in order to use Windows 7 in Boot Camp, Windows 7 license must be a full version.

You can try to activate by phone:

Direct activation number: (888) 725-1047

1-800-936-5700

Or consider to return it for a refund and buy a full license:

Refund:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Mac/trial

Items ordered from Microsoft Store online:

http://store.Microsoft.com/help/returns-refunds

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