Win 7 activation, move hard drive to another computer.

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• my laptop is dying, I can move my hard drive to another computer and still use vista coa?

  my laptop is dying, I can move my hard drive to another computer and still use vista coa?

  Hello

  It depends on the type of license you have, as to whether you can transfer it or not.

  Pre-installed Licenses OEM (HP, Acer, etc.) and the Microsoft System Builder OEM licenses are tied to the first machine that they are installed on and channels of license when this machine dies.

  OEM licenses are not transferable.

  If you have purchased your own license for sale retail of Windows and installed yourself, yes you can transfer it to another computer.

  Retail licenses are transferable.

  Just be sure that you have only installed on one machine at a time.

  A single license means one Installation.

  And if it is retail and transfer you, in all likelihood will have to reinstall the operating system, as this disc hard the 'old' aura card mother drivers installed, which will cause starting problems.

  See you soon.

• I removed my xp hard drive to another computer and now it says I need to 'enable '.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  I removed my xp hard drive to another computer and now it says that I have to 'activate' and when I try, I get a weird response and they all but hang up on me.  I used this drive for many years, even the screen shows a picture of my table with flowers in a vase.  What is going on?  How can I get this problem?

  Your hard drive, installed on a computer with Windows XP was preinstalled by the computer manufacturer? If this is the case, then you have a "OEM version" of Windows which is linked to the computer first it is installed on and cannot be moved or reinstalled on another computer.

  If however you have a "Commercial" of XP version that you bought in a store, then you should be able to activate by phone, be aware that move the drive from one computer to another is more often go to work and XP may have problems (device drivers and other issues). The best solution is a clean installation (after you back up your data files).

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  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.)

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  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

  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

• Using a HARD drive in another computer?

  The computer (where the hard drive comes from), is currently in a State of operation not.

  I want to do is start this drive on another computer to look through of essential programs, so I can mark down.
  I am aware that I can use another computer to look through the files, but I would rather start Windows Vista to look through.
  I think it is when, for example, you connect a drive of Windows 8/8.1 in a new machine - it installs new hardware and starts right up. I don't want Vista to BSOD on me.
  
  Anyone know if this is possible?

  The computer (where the hard drive comes from), is currently in a State of operation not.

  I want to do is start this drive on another computer to look through of essential programs, so I can mark down.

  I am aware that I can use another computer to look through the files, but I would rather start Windows Vista to look through.

  I think it is when, for example, you connect a drive of Windows 8/8.1 in a new machine - it installs new hardware and starts right up. I don't want Vista to BSOD on me.

  
  Anyone know if this is possible?

  Hello

  In addition to the license issues, in all likelihood not we can start this drive in another computer, due to the fact that this damaged computer hard drive has all the drivers, etc is installed for the old motherboard failed.

  That's all what you can do:

  Saving your files:

  You can remove the hard drive and put it in a hard drive USB enclosure > plug it into another computer > and try to read and copy your data in this way.

  Or you can install it as a slave inside another computer drive to read data.

  See you soon.

• Activation problem with new hard drive on another computer.

  When I upgraded to Win 8 on my pc, I decided to install my copy of Win7 on my computer laptop girls as well as an upgraded HARD drive. As we had all two Dell Inspiron Laptops and his laptop was in use, I installed the new HARD drive in my laptop and proceeded to the installation and updates at my ease.

  I made the mistake to activate the Windows 7 successfully while the new HARD drive in my laptop.
  My problem is when I mount the HARD drive in my Dell laptop, it took re activation of girls and he does not accept the key.
  Can anyone help?
  Thank you, Simon
   
  Original title: the woes of Activation

  14 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 you upgrade, you can no longer use the software upgrade of.

  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 purchase a license upgrade and convert the license for use on the new system:

  Where can I still get Windows 7?

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - full version

  Full version - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade

  Version upgrade - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade

  Family Pack: Upgrade of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack (3 users)

  When you get the license for the corresponding edition, follow these steps:

  Press Windows key + R

  Type: slui.exe 3

  Press enter

  Enter the new product key, and then click next to activate via the Internet.

• activation after you have moved the hard drive to another computer to office

  I just changed my hard drive a new office when I asked 5 product code part windows xp but for some reason, when I get in it refuses to activate.  someone help?

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please

  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you have one) on the case with your machine, but do NOT quote the key on the sticker!
   http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

  Note that OEM license CAN be transferred to the new machines for a reason any.

  Note also that the change of motherboards (which is actually what you did) require activation by telephone.

  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 which service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you.

• Windows XP start error after access to the hard drive from another computer

  Computer laptop Windows XP went bad because of a bad graphics card.  Bought a new computer at the same time with Windows 7.  Pull the hard drive of the laptop to get the files back.  Had to change the permissions to grant access.  Now when I try to start the windows XP laptop, I get a "windows cannot load the user's profile but you has logged on with the default profile" and then a "windows Explorer has encountered a problem" appears and I can't do anything with it.  When I select 'close' the screen goes gray, then the same message appears.  I have to use the Task Manager to restart.  I did a repair of my XP install disc and also a system restore and still the same problem.  Help!

  Also, running service pack 3 before the repair.  Now on service pack 2 that I cannot access windows update to get updates.

  Computer laptop Windows XP went bad because of a bad graphics card.  Bought a new computer at the same time with Windows 7.  Pull the hard drive of the laptop to get the files back.  Had to change the permissions to grant access.  Now when I try to start the windows XP laptop, I get a "windows cannot load the user's profile but you has logged on with the default profile" and then a "windows Explorer has encountered a problem" appears and I can't do anything with it.  When I select 'close' the screen goes gray, then the same message appears.  I have to use the Task Manager to restart.  I did a repair of my XP install disc and also a system restore and still the same problem.  Help!

  Also, running service pack 3 before the repair.  Now on service pack 2 that I cannot access windows update to get updates.

  You have another administrative user you can connect to the system with and change the owner and permissions on the folder Documents and Settings of the other user with?

• I moved my hard drive to another computer and once connected to windows told me that I need to activate windows?

  Once logged into windows, it tells me that I need to activate windows. I click Yes to activate and it tells me that windows is already activated, click OK and it returns me to my log in page over and over. Why? and what to do about it?

  Because you are allowed to install and activate Windows on ONE computer and product activation has now determined that you try to use the installation on another computer.  If it is a retail version of Windows XP and if you move the installation to new hardware call Microsoft and explain the problem.  If it is an OEM version, like a Dell or HP installation and if you move it to another computer that you are to the top of the Creek with this, you are not allowed to move an installation OEM on another computer, it is linked to the computer on which it was sold with and he will die with this computer.

  John

• Install a hard drive from another computer

  Hello

  I have a 400 GB SATA wd which was in my main computer all of a sudden it starts to click and I told us to install it in another computer and down my files.

  My second computer has vista home

  and I have an installation of sata wd 160 GB

  When I put the WD 400 in the vista computer and go into computer disk management management I'm not

  what needs to be done to ensure that I get my files on the disk

  Hello

  You 'slave' it in another computer as a secondary drive. you do not try and run it in another computer as a Bootable drive.

  The best and easiest way is to use a "USB hard disk box" > put the hard failure that > plug into the computer to work > try and read from there.

  If it is too damaged to read, you may need to contact the data recovery specialists; but they are very expensive.

  See you soon.

• How can I access my personal files of XP by plugging the HARD drive to another computer?

  Windows XP installed a updated my XP Thursday and prompted me to restart. When I did and windows tried to start again, he immediately projected blue. If I try to start in one of the different safe mode options, the system hangs and stops loading at all. So, basically, I can't access my files.

  I just tried to connect up to another XP machine using a docking station USB for SATA drives and I can see the fine in car and home folders, but it won't let me access my user files "C:/documents and settings / ME", saying that I do not have access. I have a click right and searched around in properties options but can't see a prompt to put in my old XP password for access. Of course, this should be possible somehow, can anyone offer advice?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421

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  > Windows XP installed a updated my XP Thursday and prompted me to
  > restart. When I did and windows tried again, it starts immediately
  > projected blue. If I try to start in one of the different security options
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  > access my files.
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  > I just tried to connect up to another XP machine using a USB docking station for
  > SATA drives, and I see the fine in car and home folders, but it
  > don't let me access my user files "C:/documents and settings / ME."
  > saying that I do not have access. I have searched around and right click
  > the properties options but can't see a prompt to put in my old XP password
  > access. While this should be possible somehow, anyone can provide one
  > advice?
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• Can I format my secondary hard drive on another PC?

  I understand that you format a secondary hard drive before using this, but what happens if I format it in another computer and place it in another computer? I basically want to just send my files on the secondary hard drive then put the hard drive in another computer and transfer the files on the primary. Should it be formatted when installed in another computer, every time and will it be ok if I just send my files to real vivid primary in another computer? Thank you

  Format on a computer and you can use it in all that are supported by the type of file system.  Use NTFS for windows computers.

• Can not see the external hard drive to my computer only in devices & Printers I tried many patches & need help please

  I do not see my external hard drive in my computer but I can't in my devices and printers.  I too see the drive in disk management.  There is a lot of data on my hard drive that I need to save. It says that I have to initialize so the computer sees the drive but it clears my data. How to recover data? The drive works and makes no noise. Help, please. I uninstalled the RPG player

  and reinstalled. I've also updated the driver and I still don't see the drive in my computer.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  I understand that you have a problem with finding printers and external hard drives in the computer. We apologize for the unhandiness caused to you and appreciate your efforts in trying to solve the problem.

  To help you better I would like to know the details.

  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?
  2. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  3. Have you tried to connect the same external hard drive on another computer?

  I ask you to run the hardware and devices Troubleshooter and check if the problem persists. It is an automated tool that checks the hardware attached to the computer for known problems and provides details on how to correct them.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  I ask you to install optional Windows, including updates updates and check if you are facing the issue.

  Reference http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_devices/how-to-install-and-update-drivers-in-windows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293

  Keep us updated on the issue to help you better.

• I want to move my hard drive from a computer with a motherboard dead to a newer machine. The activation process for Windows XP SP3 failed.

  I want to move my hard drive from a computer with a motherboard dead to a newer machine.  The activation process failed.  How can I get the operating system XP Professional sp3 reactive?  I have the code original and other info.

  original title: Moving the death machine drive

  Hello CarrolScott,

  The activation problem arose because the hardware on your current computer does not match that of the hardware on the machine whose mother is dead.

  The best option for the reactivation is to use the telephone line. This, unfortunately, is automated and may refuse to turn on your system; However, don't despair just rest on the line after the automated atcivation crossed its procedure and you will be transferred to a real person. Tell this person you've done, and it should be able to help activate.

  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

• How can I move the Virtual Mode of Windows XP hard drive to another drive

  How can I move the Virtual Mode of Windows XP hard drive to another drive?

  TIA

  Hi Benyl,

  The vhd in programfiles basis cannot be moved or renamed, if done, xp mode stops at the start.

  To move the files under c, first to boot xp, instead of save mode the machine virtual., turn it off. (settings to prompt the user for action narrow close). Close the machine virtual., and then choose stop. This will remove the vsv file. Do not delete the .vsv file because it contains data if you have not registered in the virtual machine.

  Now, move it "C:\Users\CHRIS.domainname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows virtual PC\Virtual Machines\Windows XP Mode.vhd" to a desired location.

  Parameters of xp mode open, go to the hard drive 1 setting and reposition the hard drive to the new location of the vhd. You should now be able to start the virtual machine.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shalini Surana - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forumand let us know what you think.

• Moving music files of 1 external hard drive to another

  I have to move my music files from one external hard drive to another.   Many of these files are in the iTunes library, but do not reside in the iTunes/iTunes Music folder.  Is it possible to do so that they don't become 'traces of dead' in iTunes that I'll have to then 'find' whenever I want to access one of the songs?

  There is no easy way to do it. It is one of the disadvantages of not let iTunes do its own management of files.

  My suggestion would be to first let iTunes consolidate the active player library and only then move it to the new drive.