Valid product key Vista says no
Hey, I have windows vista installed on my computer and that's all works well, until today when I turned on my computer it says that the product key is not valid, how do I update my product key? and also I can't access my office or anything like that because it won't let me. HELP ASAP!
Thank you
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 all options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.
Also:
How to resolve common activation problems
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/CNS! E8E5CC039D51E3DB! 67219.entry? a = 584475978
Windows Activation video
http://www.Microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/c09aefc0-1986-4C2F-Bad4-67487854f13f
This video will show you: - how to enable Windows - where to find your product key
How to use your product key - how to get support for the product activation
How to activate Windows Vista by phone
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/10/13/how-to-activate-Windows-Vista-by-phone-activation/
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
Product Activation Solution Center
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_prodact_master
Windows 7 activation error: invalid product key
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-invalid-product-key
Stuck key (error 0xC004C4A2):
http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0AFF-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285
Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic tool:
http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/ServiceRequest.aspx
Download the tool: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062
Post your results in this forum: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindows7/threads
Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.
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HEY THERE EVERYONE
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You get the help you need there.
Here is the Vista Forums.
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