Unable to activate Windows 7, a message said, the key is already used on another computer.

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• Cannot activate Windows 8 error key is already used by another pc.

  OT: Product key Windows 8.

  Hi, so I bought windows 8 pro a year ago and installed on my laptop but I recently bought a new desktop computer and gave my laptop to my sister. She didn't so I put windows 7 on the laptop for her and went to put windows 8 on my windows desktop 8. It installed fine but when I go to activate windows it says that the key is already used by another pc. Why he says this when the computer that I had windows 8 is no longer a windows 8?

  You use telephone activation. The database of activation of Microsoft still has your old laptop, saved using the key of Windows 8.

  See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-gb

• Windows Vista will not let me activate it because the key is already used on the same PC

  I had to reinstall windows vista because I had a big problem and now it won't let me activate it because the key is already in use on the same PC, what to do, I do it now! »
  #i 14 days left!
  Thank you
  Jill

  activation by telephone (call of the operator)

  Click the Start button

  in the search box, type

  SLUI 4

  and press the Enter key

  Follow the instructions, but when asked what service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you

• Unable to activate Windows XP Home Edition after the repair facility.

  Of that, I was running a Dell Dimension 5000 bought from the Dell website in 2005. After this computer from run very slowly, I decided on an upgrade. So I removed the hard drive of this computer with XP Home Installation and everything what it intact and plugged the hard drive into a completely new computer (that I bought and customized piece by piece). I also installed Windows XP Pro using the ability of XP to run dualboot. Now the Pro works well, but has of course none of the programs of the host OS installed as even if Pro and Home are installed on the same drive C, Pro of course did not the registry of home settings. That's fine, but when I chose the House to the splash screen immediately after my computer upward once again, I have encountered an error saying that Windows has shut down the computer to prevent damage etc. by a blue screen of death. So I fixed installed House, by inserting the Home CD in the CD drive (which is also new and I bought, not even the one from my old computer to 2005), choice of APPETIZER and not the repair console and then clicking R to repair the detected existing OS. I fixed installed and I was thrilled when the problem has been resolved. When I chose the House and after having set up, I was greeted by the familiar screen with users that I had set up on my PC of 2005. When I clicked the user admin, typed the password, he accepted the password and then a box came up saying I had to activate Windows before I could open a session. By clicking on the number resulted in the user disconnects automatically before the start menu or desktop appeared. Clicking Yes led me to a screen that gives me the choice to choose between online and phone activation. As my entire computer (except for the hard drive) is new, the internet network adapter is also new, and that's why the internet settings (the 2005 model old) which I had not yet changed on the Pro Installation do not allow me to activate via the net. I tried via telephone following all the instructions and punch in the 25 digit code generated by the wizard in the phone and told me that the operator could not generate a code (for me 2 type in the boxes provided and therefore use to activate XP Home). I then shut down the PC, went to the installation of Pro, changed the IP settings according to the instructions given to me by the ISP to the phone and checked the net now works on installation of Pro IE. It worked, and I now turned off, chose the House and tried to activate on the net and there is not yet well make sure that my computer is connected to the net. I even clicked on the phone option and changed my ID by typing my OEM 25 product key numbers and clicking Refresh. I tried again by phone and still could not activate my installation in a House. The installation CD home I used was the 2 me by my Builder (a purple disk saying OPERATING SYSTEM: ALREADY INSTALLED on YOUR COMPUTER). This CD certainly isn't a forgery because I ordered directly from DELL and not even the 2005 Bill to prove it. Is it because I changed my system components and not my hard drive with it, which is the origin of this problem? How can I fix this without backup everything and remove the installation of the House and then re - install?

  "ArjunC" wrote in message News: 3df4138b-2174-4cb1-821e-0527dc60da2c...

  In fact the Windows XP Pro has been installed by the people who moved the hard drive to the new computer. I never asked for it. But remove XP Pro still wouldn't solve my problem. I need to find a way to use my original of 25 characters product key or get a key of success generated by phone so that I can log on to Windows XP Home Edition and continue to use my PC as how I used my old. Some people have told me that I can convince to install MS by phone that I transferred the disk hard - 2 a new computer and then tried a repair but the problem is that all the numbers given on Activation Wizard phone are automated, giving instructions, asking the ID generated by the wizard and then telling me that they are unable to generate an ID for activation. If there is human here, how do you convince a machine of my innocence :)

  You need to reinstall using an XP Home OEM disk - see if one of your friends has one you can borrow. The key on your COA sticker will be valid for this.
  You can also contact Dell and ask them to provide a set of disks in your machine - for a price.
  
  --

  Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The lazy three fingers

• Unable to activate Windows 7 error "license exceeded the number of times that it can be installed"

  Original title: Windows 7 Family Pack limit excided.

  I have a window 7 Family Pack update 3 pcs.  I installed 2 licenses, and when I went to install the third time, he said that the key is not valid.  I went through the phone activation home says the license has exceeded the number of times where it can be installed.  I had to reinstall on a computer a second time after a virus problem.  I think that it why Microsoft thinks that all licenses have been used.  How can I fix it?

  Thank you

  This isn't an uncommon problem, usually a phone call and talk to someone live will fix it.

  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

  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

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

• When I try to activate Windows Vista, I get a message that my key is already used. Why?

  problem with vista windows serial

  I was using original windows appearance has been formatted... after then when I installed again and tried to activate it, it says serial number is already in use. but I HAV formatted and installed windows several times but it has not happened before... then, why is it not activate now?

  If you have installed and activated too many times, this could be the cause of the failure of activation. Try the phone activation.

  How to activate Windows 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

  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

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

• Recently replaced hard drive and ram, when I tried to activate Windows Vista Home Premium says the code has been used, how to fix this?

  I've recently updated my hard drive and ram, and when I tried to activate Windows Vista Home Premium, but got an error that says that he was already in use. I had used the code until I replaced the hardware, how to activate it on my new equipment?

  You can reactivate your Windows Vista installation by doing the following:

  1. click on the Start button and in the box, type search: slui.exe 4

  2. press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  3 select your country.

  4 follow the instructions for the activation of the telephone (toll-free).

• My Vista Home Basic is original and when I restart my PC is said CD - KEY is already used. To my knowledge it has been used on my PC. Now I can not excess of my PC.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem
  Help

  Ask your question to the problems of Validation of Windows Vista:
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/genuinevista/threads . for the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• I'm trying to re - install the xp on the computer operating system, I get the message that the volume is in use by another process, how do I disable the other volume process so that I can proceed?

  I have xp os on the computer, the computer is very slow, I thought that a re - install help?

  http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
  or
  http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

• 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

• Windows Vista activation problem, error: product key is already in use on another computer.

  Original title: activation problems.

  After installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit on my laptop, he asks now the product key to activate windows.  He won't accept him, indicating that the product key is already used on another computer.  It is not the case! What can I do?

  Hello les1helen,

  If you get a message that the product key is already in use then the next step is to use telephone activation. See this link from my Web site: 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 Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Windows 7 Professional 64 bit product key cannot be used?

  Well, I bought a legitimate copy of Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit and I try to update my PC after installing on the new PC to my father that I built for him. When I installed it on my gaming PC, everything was fine, but now I'm doing it on my work PC and it comes up saying that the key cannot be used on this computer! What! And yes the key that I use IS the one that came with my Windows software. It is NOT for the office, but for Windows 7! What is the PROBLEM! When I bought this copy of Windows I wanted to use it on several PC in our House. Product key should work whenever I use it! I paid for this thing, and the key is legitimate! And I won't go to the table more of 100 to 200 dollars for ANOTHER copy of windows just if I have a product key to be used; It's ridiculous!

  you may not use the software on any other computer.

  You agreed to the end user license agreement when you install. André has repeated the first part of the above agreement. Whether you like it or not, these are the conditions of the license. You cannot use the same key on multiple computers.

• Unable to activate Windows XP Professional in my computer

  Install a MEMORY card for more memory, (512 MB) turned on the computer, a message appears saying: we recognize the new hardware and I need to activate Windows.

  Followed the steps to activate windows. Problem is this;  the activation window when you plug the key codes are not shown the rectangular boxes. All that appears is an area of blue color with nothing written in it, or the boxes to enter key codes. I tried to locate a phone number to call tech support but impossible to find or get one. What can I do to activate windows in my computer?       Is there a phone number I can call for technical support?

  Your system seems to be an IBM (now Lenovo) ThinkCenter A50?

  Your product key seems to be OK - and everything seems OK.

  I can only assume that all what you need to do is to re - activate by phone.

  Note that if telephone activation fails when you use the automated service, it is usually better hang up, and then phone back - this time do NOT respond when the servie ask what service you need. This should force the operator to pick up, which may solve your problem.

• Unable to activate Windows 7 after the replacement of a hard drive.

  * Original title: new hard drive and W7 activation

  H all the

  I have computer problems and plug a new 1 TB hard drive, to replace my old 500 GB drive, which became unreliable.
  I cloned my drive to the new, and it works well, how not says windows must be activated and cant.
  Help
  Thank you
   
   
  Repair and recovery Forum left Windows 7.

  Hello

  1. have you tried to activate the Windows 7 product key?

  2. do you get an error message?

  When you make a significant hardware change to your computer, such as upgrading the hard disk and memory at the same time, you may be required to activate Windows again. For more information, see Activate Windows 7 on this computer.

  I suggest to activate Windows 7 by phone activation product key and check.

  Activation of the phone:

  a. click Startand in the search for box type: slui.exe 4.

  b. press ENTER on your keyboard.

  c. Select your country.

  d. take the phone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  For more information, visit.

  Activate Windows 7: frequently asked questions

   

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone

   

  Please update with the results. We will be happy to help you.

• I installed windows 7 on a mac with boot camp and then used parallels to create a virtual machine to run windows inside Mac os10.6. Now he says I need to activate windows again, but he said I need a new activation key. Any ideas would be appreciated

  I installed windows 7 on a mac with boot camp and then used parallels to create a virtual machine to run windows inside Mac os10.6.  Now he says I need to activate windows again, but he said I need a new activation key.  Any ideas would be appreciated

  Yes, you must purchase a full license for the second installation of Windows 7 product key.  1 activation allows only one Windows 7 product key.  Apparently, you now have a second facility that requires a second product key. Carey Frisch