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• Had to re - install XP, says product key is not valid, please help

  After owning my computer for 10 years, I had to reinstall Windows XP came with my computer.  When I entered the product key for windows, it says that is not valid.  I tried to enter a couple of times thinking that I received the wrong key, but said he still is not valid. Help, please! Thank you!

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
  (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  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

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
  (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

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

• I installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM and the product key does not work, how to fix this? I use the same product key supplied with the computer originally.

  I bought a Dell Precision T3400 of Dell Financial Services and it came with Vista Business installed.  I installed a new hard drive and installed Vista in a Virtualbox VM by using the recovery disk that came with the computer, and the product key does not work for activation.  I get a message that says I need to activate Windows, but he says that the product key is not valid.  How can I fix it?

  Thank you

  If you have reinstalled the OEM of Vista Business copy on the new hard drive, as Bill says you can't also use it in a virtual machine.

  You can only reuse your OEM of Vista professional copy if it is no longer used on the computer. Do you have what operating system installed on the new hard drive? It was an upgrade copy or complete the license?

  If you used a license to upgrade to another edition of Windows to replace your copy of company then Vista Business license is still in use (for upgrade) and you cannot reuse it in your virtual machine.

  However if you replaced Vista business with a copy of the full license of another edition then you are able to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine, but only on the same computer. You must use the product key from COA to the label on the computer. The product key is put in the copy OEM cannot find the SLIC table on the host motherboard. You must use the phone activation from within the virtual machine. Click on start in Vista Business and typing "slui 4. Do not meet the audio guests until it asks you if you want to speak to an agent. Explain that you have completely replaced the OEM copy with a copy of the full license of the new windows and now want to use the OEM copy in a virtual machine on the same computer. Agent will then give you the activation string. Remember that the virtual machine is not transferable to any other computer.

  This information is offered by Darin Smith (MSFT) and the team of Windows licenses, November 18, 2011.

• I installed Windows 7 and when I tried to register, he came to indicating the product key is not valid. I bought the Dell product so I now the program's legacy.

  Windows 7 was installed about 2 weeks ago
  I can not register the product
  error message indicating the product key is not valid

  Please contact Dell about this issue. TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• After update Win OS is not genuine and my product key is not valid

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba EA60 - 156 computer equium laptop using the preinstalled software. Suddenly after running auto-updates to update, windows think now its not authentic and my product key is not valid. After trying to check online, I was told to contact Toshiba after checking the key online. Online my copy is authentic, but windows still considers that it is not.

  What should I do?

  Iain

  I raise reading Microsoft license Validation could be responsible for such messages.
  This tool distributed by Microsoft through its Windows Update platform for some time considered the factory image Toshiba installed an illegal copy of Windows XP.

  I think that to avoid popping up this message, you must remove this License validation tool.
  I think that the idea is also to contact the service partner in your country. Maybe they have detailed information on this issue

• Re-install Windows 8 pro on PC, how many times before that the product key is not valid?

  Due to problems with Windows Update, and more specifically by using the 8.1 free update, I had some problems and have re-isntalled twice now on this PC.

  You install previous motherboard no re-day after the first installation.

  First install on the replacement motherboard activated via telephone due to the new material.

  2 more reinstall without a phone on the same PC.

  The general consensus is that, once you get to the installation of 5th Activation of the phone is necessary.

  How many times before that the product key is not valid?

  I only ask that the errors are related to data that is not stored on my PC.  and given that Windows 8 is nowhere near the performance and stabilty before I used the App store update I have to reinstall until it's resolved.

  Required to reactivate by phone after the 5th reinstalled only happen based on the license.

  If you make significant changes with a license pre-installed as a motherboard, then you will not be able to use the phone or Internet activation.

• I bought a pc used with windows 7, however, the product key is not valid. I would like to get Windows 8. What would be my best course of action?

  I bought a pc used with windows 7, however, the product key is not valid. I would like to get Windows 8. What would be my best course of action?

  In my opinion your best course of action would be to buy and clean, install a license of system builders.

  You never know what comes with a pirate windows.

• On a clean reinstall of Windows 7, get the product key is not valid

  I recently installed a clean install of windows 7, but when I try to turn it on I get a message that the product key is not valid. I called the number of Activation 888, but the recordibg says that my computer must be online to use the service; My problem is I use a modem, so I can't use the phone while I'm online. Someone at - it solutions? Thank you! John Caruso.

  PS: I want to install on a Compaq Presario SR1820NX of which has 2 MB of RAM and a 250 HD and turn to 4.3 MHz

  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

• Software Windows 7 was a fake and the product key does not work on this version

  my software was fake then I was redirected to buy the new product key so I did but I was redirected to buy windows 7 Home premium, but my version of windows is windows 7 Home Basic so now when I get a new product key and change my product key in the properties of my computer I get an error that my product key does not work ,. pls help

  Use the product key and do an Anytime Upgrade from Home Basic to Home Premium:

  ). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option to enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Home Premium, when asked, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium files the stored settings and programs.

• Had to change on the new motherboard and not the product key is not valid

  who to contact on key to windows if I was forced to change the motherboard and processor in my PC and now my key is not valid. What should I do?

  If victory has been preinstalled by the PC manufacturer, unless you bought the motherboard of the PC manufacturer the oem key is not valid, as its coastline to the origonal hardware (motherboard)

  If a commercial win7 version which was purchased then use the phone activation, but not answer all prompts until you have the opportunity to talk to a real person.

• Windows anytime upgrade, the product key is not valid

  My laptop is with pre installed Windows7 professional edition, and I have a new product key WAU (Home premium-> NEC) in hand. When I tried this product key in the Express Windows upgrade process, I received a message "product key is not valid.

  Is the installed version must be exactly the same with the WAU product key pack? I think of my installed Professional is an advanced version of Home Premium. Why not the product key be compatible?

  Any contribution is appreciated!

  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade: Instructions

  To start the upgrade process:
  Click on start/search and enter the words: Express upgrade
  Then, in the list of the search results, click on "Windows Anytime Upgrade".
  Then follow the prompts on the screen anytime upgrade.
  Basically, all you need to do is enter the Windows 7 upgrade product key.

  Another method:
  (Located at the top right) Start/Control Panel/small icons option / click the "Windows Anytime Upgrade".

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/upgrade-to-another-edition-of-Windows-7-by-using-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

  -Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7 - troubleshooting

  http://www.thewindowsclub.com/Troubleshooting-Windows-Anytime-Upgrade-in-Windows-7

  Also the reinforced system - method #2 tool (download and run the tool: "Checksur.exe")
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  (System resources, such as file of data, even in the data memory and registry data, can develop inconsistencies during the lifecycle of the operating system. The system update tool attempts to resolve these inconsistencies).

  -Anytime Upgrade may not work for all versions of Windows-

  Note: Retail 'Full' or 'Upgrade' product keys will work when you use the Express Upgrade feature.
  Upgrade Express 'can' not work (check with the manufacturer of the computer support team) for users who have the OEM and integrators systems product keys, this also applies to the VL (Volume License), MSDNAA or key teaching will not work with the Express upgrade. KMS users consult your administrator before attempting to perform an Express upgrade.

  -Anytime Upgade options-

  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Home Premium
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
  Windows 7 Edition Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows 7 Professional to Windows 7 Ultimate

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

• Halo 2 authenticated, but says that the product key is not valid

  Hey I just bought and installed Halo 2 for windows vista.

  Ive entered the product key found abive the cdholder in the package and connected to the servers of microsoft telling me that the authentication is successful.
  When I started the game and signed in my live games for windows it says that the same product key is not valid...
  How can I solve this problem? I want to be able to get the achievements of playing online and so on.
  Thanks in advance

  Try the Games for Windows Live link below-

  Games for Windows - LIVE: Support Documents

  Or maybe Halo forums.
  .

• Try to reinstall Windows XP Professional after that reformatting due to virus and he said that the product key is not valid.

  I have the original disc with SP2 MS and proof of license certificate of authenticity.

  Thank you.
  Hi Barbeem,
   
  Follow the steps listed in this article to resolve the problem:
  You receive an error message after you enter the product key when you try to install Windows XP

• Open the Adobe Photoshop CS5 seals and tries to install but says the product key is not valid?

  Problem downloading of Adobe CS5 product key does not work

  Please refer to:

  Error "serial number is not valid for this product". Creative Suite

  Re: Incorrect serial number!

  Concerning

  Stéphane

• After you install the new hard drive, it indicates that the product key is not valid for activation on Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I just got a new hard drive installed on my computer. He already has Vista Home premium on it. Now when I turn it on it tells me that I typed the product key is invalid for activation. I never typed in one. Now, I don't know what need cause I don't have a disc or product key. What can I do? Please tell me I'm not screwed. Any help is appreciated. At the bottom it says Build 6000 this copy isn't genuine.

  Hello

  1. what operating system is installed in your new hard drive?
  2 are you able to boot into desktop/safe mode?
  3. What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

  How to activate Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

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

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions 
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.