Windows 7 will not activate with the OEM key, after the failure of HARD drive.

Hello

I was recently asked to repair my brother DELL laptop.  The HARD drive failed and the system unusable.  I replaced the HARD drive and installed Windows 7 Home Premium x 64 (earlier version of windows) from my own installation media.  The recovery partition had survived the failure of HARD drive, I would have just cloned that and used, but this was not an option in this case.

The problem that I am experiencing, is that windows don't will not activate, saying that the key is not valid.  I was told that installing Windows 7 media would work with a retail or an OEM key, but that doesn't seem to be the case.  The key OEM I use, is from the computer it came from originally, and the only material change is the new HARD disk.

I try to avoid ordering an OEM Dell installation CD, as which costs money (I already have my own installation CD) and takes time (why do they have them available for download?).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you

Brian o '

Here is the information that the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool spits out:

Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Validation of Windows data-->

Validation code: 0
Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
Windows product key: *-* - QCPVQ - KHRB8-RMV82
Windows product key hash: + Rj3N34NLM2JqoBO/OzgzTZXgbY =
Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00095
Windows product ID type: 2
Windows license Type: OEM SLP
The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
ID: {AC8177E3-D2B0-45ED-B79B-E129894262D3} (1)
Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0 x 00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130104 - 1431
TTS error:
Validation of diagnosis:
Resolution state: n/a

Given Vista WgaER-->
ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

Windows XP Notifications data-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
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-->
Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

OGA data-->
Office status: 109 n/a
OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
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:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.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: {AC8177E3-D2B0-45ED-B79B-E129894262D3}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-RMV8200359-OEM-8992687-000952S-1-5-21-1225630707-1574482703-4192685535Dell Inc.. Inspiron N5030 Dell Inc.. A02 20100913000000.000000 + 00032933F07018400F804090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03DELL WN09 109

Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

License data-->
The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800095-02-1033-7601.0000-0892013
Installation ID: 004806170012218410865063155553272544088463952332351022
Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial product key: RMV82
License status: initial grace period
Time remaining: 43080 minute (s) on (29 day (s))
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trust time: 31/03/2013-02:23:35

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: n/a
Beyond: 0 x 0000000000000000
Event time stamp: n/a
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Output beyond bitmask:

--> HWID data
Current HWID of Hash: MAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEAeqgI7yp8en9YkLIC/j7Shg44gAGAPUbK

Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
N/A

Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
BIOS information:
ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
WN09 DELL SLIC
OSFR DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm

you use an OEM SLP key that only works with the manufacturers recovery media.

change the product key to that on computers of COA
Click Start, type slui3, press ENTER.

Additional information:

Computers, which are built by large manufacturers provided with pre-installed Windows are supplied with 2 two product keys:

OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

COA SLP: it's the product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or at the bottom, [or in the battery compartment]) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but must be used only in certain situations (for example, if the OEM SLP key stops automatic activation for a reason any). The key must be activated by phone. (Note: all manufacturers that use the SLP OEM system are bound by contract to include a certificate of Authenticity sticker (COA), which has a COA SLP key, on the computer)

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    http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

    Download the Vista software from the link above.

    After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

    Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

    Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1st in the boot order.

    Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

    When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

    Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

    Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons).

    Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

    Good luck with it.

    Cheer.

    Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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