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• Laptop series dv9410us - Vista repair after replacing motherboard - instead of relocation?

  Laptop series dv9410us. Black screen. No startup. HP agreed to repair free of charge.

  I have a question. I tried to save my personal data, on the eve of the blackout, but received a message that the backup failed. So no backup of some important files seriously.

  My questions are:

  1. when the motherboard is replaced, it is necessary to do a full install of the operating system?

  2. I found a Microsoft article which suggests after installation of the motherboard, the necessary changes to the system to be back compatible with the operating system can be done by following the instructions in the article: that is to do a "repair" as opposed to a complete reinstallation of the operating system. Here is the article:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824125/en-us

  3. I know, he approaches the situation from the point of view of a repair of XP, but if a similar process can be done with Vista, personal data would not be eradicated for the sake of a complete reinstallation of the operating system. If the amendments could be made when the computer is in safe mode, could the personal data left intact?

  4. it is possible at the time of the repair of motherboard - when the laptop is being repaired?

  My information from all of its activities and thousands of product photographs hang in the balance.

  The MS article refers to a modification of the sheet material... for example if someone updated their motherboard with a Chipset, Audio, etc. Your motherboard will be replaced by another which is the same, maybe a more recent revision.

  You must be aware that sometimes Service HP work recovery and restore the machine back to the form of the plant, and no, they don't back up your files first. It is always recommended to back up important files before sendin a notebook.

  If you have things that you need, I would choose a hard drive USB enclosure or an adapter to fix the hard drive on another pc and copy them.

• Impossible to reactivate XP Pro OEM after replaced motherboard

  As the title says, I'm unable to reactivate a copy of XP Pro (OEM) after replacing a dead motherboard. I did have problems in the past when replacing hard drives.  I reinstalled the operating system three times in the last 24 hours, does not. OEM drives are SP2.  Download and install SP3 and IE8.

  I wonder not to enter the product key on installation/set upwards (although I seem to think that I was the first time and ignored). There is no option to validate through start programs etc because there is no such thing as the "Activate windows" option.  The validation simply said the key online tool is not valid and directs me to a page to buy Windows 7. I tried the phone... free license key number by selecting personal user... but after the long string of numbers, the 'voice' says that the key is not valid. [I'm not sure if it is relevant, but in the part of this page Web where it says change key if the instructions (or words to that effect)... the key already indicated in the boxes is not the same as the one I have.] Is it because it's what they would say to change it too or what MS thinks that my key is already?]. The options trying to activate via the warning in the system tray do not help either.

  I think at present to remove the hard drive, which is the one that came with the pc and already partitioned if not used (I replaced it with a larger immediately after you have configured the pc), delete partitions and reformat before you try to reinstall and activate again... but I was wondering if it is simpler and less time-consuming option.

  Any help is appreciated.

  Update (a few hours after the original post): I read a few topics where it is explained how to talk to an operator.  I'll try later today that before anything else.  However, all the other advice always welcome.

  Replacing the motherboard outside the warranty terms invalidates an OEM license.

  You will need to purchase a new license for Windows - and it will take a full commercial license.

• Windows Vista says not genuine after replaced motherboard

  I had to replace my motherboard recently, and now Windows Vista said that it not a copy not genuine (although it is). How can I sort this?

  If you have changed/improved your motherboard and it's a preinstalled OEM Vista license and that you have not done in collaboration with the computer manufacturer you have cancelled your vista license

  Here's where repost them this diagnostics report

  Questions relating to the Windows Vista Software Protection Platform - Non-genuine dialog boxes, problems of validation or software licensing services messages.

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinevista/threads

• Cannot install Vista OEM after replacement of equipment

  My Dell with Vista system crashed. The motherboard and HARD drive were fried... I have a system that is compatible with Vista and I installed, but cannot activate Vista, with the same vista that was on my dell... How can I get the vista high and active... The system has set for about 6 months.

  It is not possible to activate it.

  "As far as I know it is not OEM".

  Not sure EXACTLY what kind of license it is.

  "About 3 months after using the HARD drive and motherboard fried."

  You cannot use programs to find the key to the race and active system.

  "and the Vista disc has no number on the handle or the case...." »

  You don't have a product key.

  We cannot help you.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista reinstall after replacing hardrive

  2 years ago bought a Dell computer. My hardrive needs replaced according to my tech. The problem is that I have no backup discs sent with the computer. Dell wants to charge $ 80 to talk to me. Microsoft wants to pay 49.00. Are there solutions?

  Dell provides support for your computer, NOT from Microsoft.

  How to get Vista recovery Media.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DellCare/contact_us?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&redirect=1

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Reinstall Vista clean after replacing hard drive

  Hard drive crashed in my Acer Aspire 3680-2682. I replaced the hard drive with a larger HARD drive and did a clean reinstall of Vista Basic to my CD anytime upgrade. My computer did not come with recovery discs and the recovery partition of course disappeared as well.

  Can I use my same product key that is on my COST base sticker of Vista?

  If you want to reinstall Vista to how you purchased the computer, use the ORIGINAL product key that was on the computer to do.

  It was what was my original advice.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Impossible to reinstall windows 7 upgrade after replacing motherboard failure

  My motherboard and cpu has crashed, replaced by MB and CPU upgrades. Windows would not start... Then I reinstalled my windows7 Home premium from the DVD I bought to upgrade XP. Installation went well until the activation program. No go says no valid, reentre activation code code same thing. an idea

  Skip entering product key and complete installation and the attempt to phone activation.

  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

• How to re-enable the Vista key after upgrade to Windows 7

  original title: Activattion

  I bought a legal copy of Vista 64 bit and I installed on a computer. I then used Windows 7 64 bit upgrade for upgrading Vista to 7. So now, Vista is not installed on this computer. Since this copy is not installed on any computer that I then installed Vist 32 bits with the same product key, as both versions came in a single package. This computer is dead and no longer in use. So now, either 32-bit or 64-bit version is installed on any computer. So I decided to install the 64-bit version on a virtual machine that is the only thing that it is installed on and I can't seem to activate. I know the State of the installation on a single computer, but I thougth that if uninstall you you can reinstall on another computer. All of these computers are mine and only installed on a Vista machine. They have never been installed on two machines at a time. The installation of Vista, I have currently is in a virtual machine. Is there a way I can get this activated copy?

  If you used to upgrade Vista Windows 7 is the upgrade version, rather than the Full Installer version, so your Vista license is no longer valid, as it is subsumed under the license of Win 7.

• No keyboard or the drivers after replacing motherboard - Windows 7 Pro 64

  Hi all

  I recently had to replace my motherboard - Gigabyte 990xa-ud3 and now there's no keyboard or the drivers once Windows loads.  Work fine in the bios.  I have 2 different keyboards to make sure that it wasn't the device and both have the same problem.  They appear to be the "other devices" in Device Manager, tried to update the drivers and uninstall them, and then search for the hardware changes.  I have also used the troubleshooting of Microsoft software "Fix - it" and still get the message «no driver» found  Run the sfc/scannow, attempt to repair the system using the installation disc.  Startup Repair returns not found or bad.

  According to gigabyte, it is a known, issue because the replacement mobo is a slightly different version than the original, which causes Windows to have this problem to prevent the movement of a hard drive to different machines.  Something about address and register when the OS has been installed using the old mobo.  This is an area I have little experience in, and now am not able to pay for the information on how to solve the problem.

  System information:

  Core of AMD 8120-8

  16 GB of ram

  Windows 7 pro oem

  Anyone had this issue and be able to fix it without making a complete new installation?

  Thank you

  JAS

  Hi Jas,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

  What is the brand and model of your computer?

  Thank you to provide detailed information on the issue and your efforts to resolve.

  This problem can occur because the parameters or corrupt device drivers.

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  Please use the suggestions in this article and check the issue.
  Reference:
  Mouse, touchpad and keyboard with Windows problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/Mouse-touchpad-keyboard-problems-in-Windows

  If this does not help, use method 2.

  Method 2:
  Update the drivers for the chipset of the motherboard from this link and verification.
  See this link:
  http://download.Gigabyte.us/filelist/Driver/mb_driver_chipset_amd9series_win.exe

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• HP 14-r206nv: Windows activation rejects laptop product key after replacing hard drive

  Hello.

  The hard drive of my laptop not then the computer was sent to the official service (first back to the store where I bought as it is still under warranty). Today, that she came to me with a new hard drive but with no OS installed, so I tried to install it on my own as I am a student in computer engineering.

  I know that in windows preinstalled computers laptops like mine is the product key is stored in the bios I did a clean install of Windows 8.1 64bits (non-professional because I know that you need to install the exact same version). But the problem is that now, windows can not be activated. Activation in internet reports"Error Code: 0xC004C003. "Error description: the activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked '.

  So I tried to do an activation phone but microsoft support, they responded that it is not a valid product key and that I should get in touch with the manufacturer! What's wrong?

  v1184

  Hello;
  
  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!
  
  I read your post on activation problems and wanted to help.
  
  Sorry, but that's just one buy volunteers self-help personal forum and we cannot do anything about the problem of activation of here.

  As I see it, you have two options (1) of the store and the Support of HP (2).

  About the store, they SHOULD have returned the laptop you fully functional.  So if it was MY PC, I would go assault store and REQUEST that they we're right.  You've taken or sent to them to be fixed, not to give cost you a virgin machine!

  Regarding technical Support HP, as this PC is still under warranty, you should contact HP Customer Support directly so they put you in contact with HP Tech Support to see what they can do on the diagnosis and repair of your machine remotely.
  
  I did recently, and HP technology was able to remotely access my PC on the Internet and to make the necessary repairs.
  
  If you live in the United States or the Canada, details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html#section1
  
  If you live elsewhere, contact details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
  
  NOTE: once you get through, stay on the line until you are finally able to talk to someone ' one - it can take a while!
  
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• Unable to activate Windows 7 after replacing the motherboard.

  Original title: Windows 7 will not turn on after replacing motherboard

  I have a question about activation for windows 7 and sound very similar to trend below:
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/the-product-key-you-typed-can-not-be-used-to/9f1eec2b-da6c-434D-8C61-e3710426f6e1?TM=1348445068808

  I had one laptop I had for 5 years. It came with windows vista installed on it.  About 4 months ago, I bought windows 7 Home premium allowed for Latin America and the Caribbean. I installed it on the laptop and it worked fine. Then about 2 months ago the motherboard on laptop computer exploded and I bought a new laptop provided with windows 7 pre-installed.

  I want to do a clean format of this new laptop with my windows 7 CD. I have a license key I had with the CD which, according to the trend above is not valid and I will not be able to activate windows (even though I own the copy) I have also another key, I had with the laptop.

  My question is if I use the installation CD I bought and used the activation key, that I got with my laptop that I'd be able to activate it?

  What if they are of the same edition would you be able to use the product at the bottom of the laptop key.

  Before we do, 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

• Impossible to reinstall Vista after replacing the motherboard

  I have replace my mobo last week.  I still have the same hard disk, cpu and RAM.  After starting my computer to the top, she would not accept vista for some reason any (I don't remember why) he did without BSOD for half a second, and then restart.  I find out one of my RAM sticks, lock was not engaged.  I fixed that, but it did not work.  I tried the system repair and recovery system, but they do not work.  I tried to reinstall vista with my recovery disks.  I reformatted the hard drive and complete the installation.  When the computer reboots, it said I had a system configuration error and I had to contact my computer manufacturer.  Of course HP could not help me because I have replaced the motherboard. I'm able to run my conputer because I installed ubuntu later. Everything works. My question is, when I have windows 7, I have to but the commercial version or do the upgrade?

  You will need a full retail version of Windows 7 or you could just buy a license for Windows 7 system builder OEM.

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all the hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard- that's why you could not reinstall Windows Vista on the new motherboard, because his attached to the motherboard that initially provided with HP and Vista recovery disk system are supposed to work only with him.

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  Price OEM new eggs:
  Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116752
  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
  Windows 7 Professional 32 bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116756
  Windows 7 Professional 64-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116758
  Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116760
  Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116762

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• After replacing my motherboard, I can't activate my gunine win 7 with previous assistance from product key.plz

  After replacing my motherboard, I can't activate my gunine win 7 with previous assistance from product key.plz

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  You can always try phone activation:

  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

• Replaced motherboard on HP PC Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

  On a HP Pavilion Media Center m8226x desktop PC is running OEM Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) version.  Replacing motherboard ASUS M2N68 - motherboard HP Narra2-GL8E 6150SE with a card mother MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2) due to the failure.  The two boards have same chipset and form factor.  Can I just replace the Board of Directors without having to reinstall windows?  Do I need to install new drivers?  I do not have a CD installation or installation key, Microsoft would provide a key if necessary?  Is there a link I can reference for replacement MB / install?

  Thanks for you help!

  HC

  You pay with the exchange for motherboards.

  1. you normally have to reinstall the OS after changing motherboards (different drivers)

  2 Microsoft won't provide a new product key.

  3. you can try explainging what you do.

  4. 'How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.