Windows 7 copy authentic no - need to buy the new product key

I was given a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, who worked for a while. Now, he said that the product key is not authentic.

I know that I have to buy a new product key, but could I buy a version upgrade, or do I need the full version of rebuy? I also would be able to simply enter the product key for it, or I have to reinstall Windows 7?

I also have a copy of Microsoft Office 2007, which has been installed on the maximum number of computers. Then I must also buy another version of 2007 or he'll be fine once I have Windows 7 rebuy?

Where did you get your license of Windows 7?

Have you tried to restart by phone?

Activate Windows 7 manually:
1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

2. press enter on your keyboard

3. Select your country.
4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

Please run the Microsoft Genuine diagnostic tool and report results here for further analysis:
http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

See also stuck key (error 0xC004C4A2):
http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0AFF-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285

If the licence turns out not to be authentic, then purchase a full version if you do not have a license previous qualification like XP or Vista. You couldn't use non genuine windows as a license of qualification.

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