Win Vista Home Basic product key is not valid
I bought Vista Home Basic a wile ago. Now I've updated it. I want to reformat my PC, so I insert the DVD of Vista, and when I enter my product key I get the message "the key is incorrect. How can I fix it, I need to remove the updates or something?
Hi cheater39,
If you reinstall Vista you will have to update any new. If the operating system works very well, so it is useless to re - install in order to re - install. Once, re - install if you have multiple problems that can easily be corrected, and then reinstall is a "last" resort option
You say you bought Vista Home Basic. I suppose, therefore, that you went into a store and bought a full retail copy? If so, the product key number is on the case. If you bought it from another source, for example, Internet, ebay etc (except direct from Microsoft) then you know that it's a genuine product key and not a copy hacked?
It is in fact a copy of 'upgrade '? If so you need to install your "old" operating system first, for example, Windows XP and upgrade then.
Check and recheck the code product key that you insert. If it continues to say the key is not valid, resume the DVD in the store that you bought it and ask them to check it for you. You can also contact the Microsoft Customer service in your own country - you should find one address number and/or e-mail on the Microsoft Web site.
You can actually install Vista without product key by simply letting the dialog box empty product key and then pressing the next button. A message will appear in which you must press the No button. A list of the versions of Vista should then appear. Select the version that you have, for example, Vista Home Basic, press Next, then it should install. No you get away without putting the product key in. Although Windows Vista has been installed it works for a while, but it would give you time, we hope, sort out the product key number. After that the time scheduled (30 days I think) you will need to enter the correct product key otherwise Vista will simply stop working. This option is not ideal, but it will give you as small period of "grace." If you cannot sort the product key on or, heaven forbid, you ended up buying a pirated copy, you will have no real alternative but to buy another legitimate copy.
I suggest you use my last suggestion as a "last resort" option Try to install on another machine to see if the product key works, or taking it back to the shop and ask them why it won't install.
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 Desktop Experience: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com
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Error: 0XC004F050 Windows Vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation
I bought this dell laptop 2 years. my laptop is to sometimes have blue error screen, but when I restart it, allows it to function normally. recently, when I turn on my laptop, my screen goes black and a box come up saying that the Windows Vista Home Basic product key you typed is invalid for activation.
Then he gives me 3 options
1. access your computer with reduced functionality
2. enter a different product key
3. contact Microsoft to help solve this problemI was trying to enter the product key as indicated on the sticker attached to the bottom of my laptop but still invalid product key. Code: 0XC004F050
I had
Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
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Validation of Windows data-->
Validation status: invalid license
Validation code: 50
Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows product key: *-* - 4WD8X - M9WM7-CH4CG
The Windows Product Key hash: EkdqJZ28Y9zyrh7DU/lHNjTXlQY =
Windows product ID: 89572-OEM-7332166-00096
Windows product ID type: 2
Windows license Type: OEM SLP
The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002
ID: {B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324} (3)
Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.100608 - 0458
TTS error:
Validation of diagnosis:
Resolution state: n/a
Given Vista WgaER-->
ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: 6.0.6002.16398
Windows XP Notifications data-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0x80004005
File: No.
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGA Notifications data-->
Caching the result: 103
Version: 2.0.48.0
OGAExec.exe signed by: Microsoft
OGAAddin.dll signed by: Microsoft
OGA data-->
Office status: 103 blocked VLK
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 103 blocked VLK
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed by: Microsoft
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3
Data browser-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default browser: C:\Users\Tien Siew\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
Active scripting: allowed
Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed
Analysis of file data-->
Other data-->
Office details:
{B353C367-9E97-407C-A335-269CB0707324} 1.9.0027.0 6.0.6001.2.00010300.1.0.002 x 32 *-*-*-*-CH4CG 89572-OEM-7332166-00096 2 S-1-5-21-2878899211-3288161655-3842348923 Dell Inc.. Inspiron 1420 Dell Inc.. A07 20080203000000.000000 + 00034303507018400EA 0409 0409 peninsula malaise Standard Time(GMT+08:00) 0 3 DELL M08 103 103 Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 12 fFic3JgCreGGRxyF8uMWB4R4Jcg = 89388-707-1528066-65881 14 ACD7202654E586 Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002
License data-->
C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs(1635, 9) (null): 0xC004E017
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
--> HWID data
Current HWID of Hash: PAAAAAEABwABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEAnJ80kiKfGtPqTSSWoFyuf/yQRoPeS1K88vTm9 + 9aSGmsViqF
Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
N/A
Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
Windows marker version: 0 x 20000
OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
BIOS information:
ACPI Table name OEMID value ValueOEMTableID
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Original title: my windows vista Home Basic product key is not valid for activation
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How can I solve the problem? Thank you.
Run the Diagnostics of Genuine tool at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012.
Hi steph_ts,
In addition to the suggestion of Andre.Ziegler, following links and check
1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?
You can consult the following KB articles and try the suggested methods for error: 0XC004F050
How to troubleshoot the error codes Activation Volume Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and on Windows Vista computers
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/938450
Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows using the Windows Activation Wizard: "the Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is not valid: 0xC004F050.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756
Also see the following link for more information about reduced functionality mode:
Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616/
Hope this information is useful.
Jeremy K
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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Hello
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We don't know where they got the Vista disk/license since they were installed.
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... request a new bootable Win Vista Home Basic DVD:
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Jeremy K
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