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• After replacing my hard drive, Windows Vista does not accept my product key.

  product key for Windows Vista

  I recently had my hard drive replaced, windows asks now windows vista activation key product but will not accept the key on the label? Ive tried everything but can't accept and follow my last day.

  The product Id in the registry is not that of a my label and the pc will not accept either

  The laptop came pre installed with vista home premium,

  What happens when my time expires and how can they only activate?

  Sidwright,

  I don't advise borrowing software is not legal.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/piracy/MPA.aspx

  Try this instead and explain your situation to a live person.

  1 / click on the Start button.

  2 / in the Search box type: slui.exe 4 and press enter.

  3 / in the find window available for activation phone number, select the nearest location where you lie in the location box. You can click the arrow to the right of the location box to expand your choice of venues.

  4 / once you have selected your location, click Next.

  5 / If the user account control box, click continue or, if you are not the administrator, type in the username and password for permission to continue.

  6 / the window Activate Windows now will appear indicating the phone number you are dealing with a series of installation identification numbers.

  7 / now compose the activation number is displayed on the screen. The phone number is free of charge (telephone), unless otherwise stated.

  8 / you understand that, initially, the line of Activation is Automatic, so you will be asked to enter the numbers displayed on your screen using your telephone keypad.

  9 / once the numbers entered via the keypad of your phone, the automated service will issue you with another set of numbers that you Type in the dialog box that is displayed on your computer screen.

  10 / now you must follow the instructions issued by the automated service to activate your copy.

  11 / if, after going through this process, the activation service informs you that the product cannot be activated and then DO NOT slam the phone down in rage. Rather STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an Activation of the device, in other words, someone real who will help you to activate your copy of Windows Vista.

  12 / I am aware that these steps can be a pain, but nine times out of ten, Activation is automatic and can be accomplished quite easily on the internet. This is the reason why the service is automated. It is true that sometimes the automatism cannot stop, and when this happens, you are put through to someone who can help you.

  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

• I bought a new hard drive. I don't have a system recovery disk. Can I load Windows Vista from another source and activate using my original product key?

  I bought a new hard drive. I don't have a system recovery disk. Can I load Windows Vista from another source and activate using my original product key?

  Hello

  There is no download available from Microsoft Vista.

  Contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  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 determines which Edition is installed.

  Builders 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

  See you soon.

  p.s. If the old hard drive is still installed and running before you change on hard drives and you never received the to purchase recovery discs, you can make the recovery discs from the recovery Partition which should be on the old hard drive. You will need to request that the manufacturer how to do as each computer manufacturer has their own way of making records of this partition recovery.

  It depends on the old hard drive still works.

• My installation of Windows 7 is not accept my product key

  Hello!

  I recently did a full clean and fresh install Windows 7 on my computer, but Activation Wizard is not accept my product key. I bought my copy a few years ago and I had no problem before, it is only now that I have a problem.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  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

• activation of Windows 8 does not accept my product key

  Hello

  I bought a new hard drive and after installing Windows 8, I try to activate with my product key, but it does not accept.
  I tried calling support and when I go through the automated process it asks installation identification numbers that I don't have.
  Please can someone help?
  
  Thank you
  Graham

  Try to talk to a live representative, you will need to do during the week:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then 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.

• After 4 years of use my computer without any problems at all, I get a message saying that my copy of Windows Vista is NOT activated.

  Original title: Vista Activation issue

  After 4 years of use my computer without any problems at all, I get a message saying that my copy of Windows Vista is NOT activated.

  Of course, he was and has been deleted now tile view! I made no changes to anything on the computer, so I did a little research

  and found that it could be a virus trying to get 'paid' for a new activation code. I did a complete reinstall of Vista to remove

  such viruses or errors and it still say my copy of Vista is not activated. When I try to follow the steps to activate Vista,

  I got nowhere! Everything I've read say s do the activation of the phone, but my computer doesn't give me the option of phone!

  It gives me only 3 options - "Buy a new online product key", "Enter a different product key", "Contact Hewllet Packard to help solve this problem."

  I called HP and of course my warranty has expired and they even want to talk to me about $100! I'm going crazy trying to figure this out! Help someone?

  Thanks for the reply, but I tried ALL the links you've posted over and over again until I've already posted my question here! The links you suggested sent me round in circles! They say all "choose the Activate by phone option" but I was not getting the phone option on my computer for some reason any.

  I have corrected the problem and HERE IS HOW - 1-800-Microsoft

  It was as simple as that! Now, if only they post this number somewhere here on the site it might save people hours or days of research! After calling the number, work your way through the automated system until you get a man! The guys at Microsoft that answered the phone was great and had activated me and up and running in minutes!

• Windows Vista does not accept my 25 character product key. I said that I have to activate my copy of Windows today.

  How to activate windows vista family premium 32-bit when my 25 character product key isn't accepted I tried for a week to get help I downloaded ie8, because there has been no help offered there at - it a download to fix this? I also need a mass storage controller. activation is most pressing

  original title: my 25 character product key is not accepted so I can't activate vista 32-bit I said, it must be activated today

  How to activate Windows 7 or 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 any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) clearly explain your problem 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.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  To enable the use of the phone
  1. open Windows Activation by clicking the Start button, right-click computer, clicking Properties, and then 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.

  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

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

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

• Need to create a back-up of installer of windows 7 on my drive flash, but because the site does not accept my product key

  Original title: product key error Windows 7

  Hello!

  I need to clean my office completely. However, I had installed on this PC by a company, with that I can't connect, and the windows Web site does not accept my product key. I create a back-up of installer of windows 7 on my flash drive, but because the site will not accept my product key, I can't do it.

  Any help?

  Step 1: Download a copy of Windows 7:

  For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

  It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

  Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

  Make sure you scroll down and read the section:

  What to do if you cannot get your manufacturer recovery media, refuse to use or to buy it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website does not work?

  Step 2: Perform a custom installation, see Windows 7 section of the following article how to perform a custom installation:

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

  Step 3:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• Windows XP Setup will not accept my product key

  I am re-installing ona XP laptop, but the installation of Windows XP will not accept my product key. I have an OEM of a Dell PC product key that is no longer functional, and a update product key which is not null else, neither of which works.

  I can't even do the installation to achieve the activation step.

  Link to the entire conversation:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/XPInstall/thread/84cef3f8-A205-483e-9edd-de46d3536715
   
  Huh?
  • You have a Dell system, and with this Dell, you have a product key for Windows XP (edition?) - it would be an OEM key be used with an OEM installation CD.
  • You seemed to have bought (where?) a copy of "Retail" / license for Windows XP (edition?) - which would have its own retail product key to be used with a retail installation CD.
  What does not work:
  • using the CD to retail with the product key OEM on Dell machine sticker
  • by using the product key from retail with OEM installation media which might come with the Dell printer
  • have an installation CD OEM with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key OEM for another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  • have an installation CD retail with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key from retail sales to another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  So is that what you are trying to do?  Why did you buy the CD/product key for sale at retail and the editions correspond?
   
  If you're not at the point where you will have to enter the product key - why do you think that the product key is the question? Hah
  
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  Martin Stanley
  MS - MVP
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• resettlement program does not accept my product key

  I am reinstalling Microsoft Money Plus Deluxe and it does not accept my product key. How can I fix it? He says its not valid.

  Hello

  Check in the Microsoft Money Forum.

  Microsoft Money - Forum
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/money/threads

  Microsoft Money Solution Center - suggests alternatives
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mny

  What is Microsoft Money Plus sunset
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2118008

  BING - microsoft money replacement
  http://www.bing.com/search?q=Microsoft+Money+replacement&go=&QS=n&SK=&SC=7-27&form=QBLH

  Google - microsoft money replacement
  http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=microsoft+money+replacement&pbx=1&oq=microsoft+money+replacement&aq=f&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=9978l11972l2l12926l12l1l0l0l0l0l467l467l4-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=dcc84c4c7dd2e143&biw=1024&bih=681

  I hope this helps.

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• Windows Vista does not accept my password (unchanged) but I have no recovery disk - Windows is already installed

  Hello

  As the title says after using my laptop without any previous problems, suddenly I can not connect on Windows Vista.

  I'm 100% sure that the password has not been changed, caps lock, shift, caps lock Num etc is not active.

  When I bought the laptop, Vista was already installed, so I don't have a recovery disk.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Hello

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  This is the Information from Microsoft on the problems of passwords;

  You will need to borrow a Microsoft DVD from a friend, Recovery DVD a manufacturer without these special work options available.

  • http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765

  If you are unable to connect to Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Vista System Restore feature, or the Windows 7 system restore feature.

  You may be unable to connect to Windows Vista or Windows 7 in the following scenarios:

  • Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you don't remember the password.
  • Scenario 2: You type the correct password. However, Windows Vista or Windows 7 does not accept the password because the system is damaged.
  • Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.
  • Scenario 4: You change an administrator account protected with a standard user account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.

  Malware can also cause problems with passwords:

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

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  If the above does not fix it:

  Here are the different 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.

  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 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.

• MS office 2010 does not accept my product key. He said that the product key is not valid (windows 7)

  I got a HP pavillion DV6 PC notebook last week. When I try to open MS Office it asks for the installation. But when I give my product key, it says its not valid. Please let me know wat can be done...

  Hello

  Where do you find the product key? I believe that the version on your machine is an evaluation version. As I have mentioned several times, I hate the version installed on my machine. They want to 'milk' of us later. You have 2 options: buy or remove it.

  But if it is the starter version, please ring the Bell of Microsoft, they can fix it for you.

  Kind regards

• After the 30 day trial, I can't connect to my computer. I get an error of activation to activate online and it does not accept my product key

  Original title:

  After the first day of the 30 day trial for windows vista, it now has an error when I connect to activate online even though I now have my product key, it dosnt let me put in, it only shows the error box and nothing elese and when I hit about it disconnects me. What should I do?

  Hello

  1. What is the exact error?

  2. don't you enter the product key during the installation of Windows Vista?

  After the 30-day grace period, Windows Vista goes into a reduced functionality mode.

  The issue that you are facing may occur if you do not enter the product key during the installation of Windows Vista.

  I suggest you to contact Microsoft Customer Care Center for assistance links to this issue.

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

• After you have reinstalled Windows XP SP3, it does not accept my product key.

  I am running Windows XP Professional w / SP3 and I needed just gut out and start over. I formatted the hard drive with a disk of Windows XP Pro SP3 from the local computer repair shop. They said I could use the drive until I changed the product key. Windows installed perfectly, but I can not change the product key to what the former was! Help! Please, I beg you!

  original title: format and reinstall the questions!

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you use the product key?

  2. you receive messages or error codes when you use the product key?

  You can try to perform a phone activation using the product key and check if it helps.

  How to change the product at the time of activation key

• Trying to update Win 7 HP for Windows 7 Pro - at any time to update does not accept my product key

  Bought two Win & Home Premium & W7 Pro to Sam W7HP is OEM, W7Pro upgrade (a cardboard hanger). Have installed W7HP and works well. Update at any time does not accept my Key Prd. Key to sting has 25 characters + -01 at the end. I can enter 25 characters (with auto-add dashes) but when I try to enter the - 01 it won't take. Present the key without the - 01 returns a valid product key error. Tried 3 times and checked my typing with each. Would appreciate any help.

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade