Windows 8: how to recover product key

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• How to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate with a product key?

  I bought a Lenovo Z580 that came pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I have a Windows 7 Ultimate (DVD and product key) at home. How can I get Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 7 Home Premium(No OEM DVD was given) without back up my files? I tried to use Windows Anytime Upgrade, but it uses only a upgrade key. Please help me...

  Windows Anytime Upgrade, supports two upgrades of version update and complete.

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation).

  Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Ultimate edition at the request, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

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  Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade fails:

  If your getting the following: error: Windows Anytime Upgrade failed
  This problem may occur if Windows 7 SP1 was downloaded by Windows Update, but has not yet been installed.
  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2660811

  = Other reasons and possible corrections.

  Windows Anytime Upgrade fails with the error:
  "every time that the upgrade has failed. Go online to solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2658652

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work:

  Shut down and restart your computer.

  Make sure that the Windows updates have been installed.

  Download the hotfix that contains a tool called CheckSUR, this tool will look at the package and the maintenance of records and difficulty any data corrupted, the tool is listed under kb947821 he can be found at the following link http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=947821

  If Anytime Upgrade still does not work, turn off the user account control:

  1. go in user accounts in Control Panel

  2 change user account control settings

  3. pull the slider to the level as low as possible

  4. restart the PC

  5. pass by the "Anytime Upgrade" as usual

  Try the following:

  1 disable any security software before attempting to upgrade

  2. make sure that your computer is updated (devices and applications)

  3. disconnect all external devices before installing.

  4. check your hard disk for errors:

  Click Start

  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD

  Click on "Run as Administrator"

  At the command prompt, type: chkdsk /f /r

  When you restart your system, your computer will be scanned for errors and will try to correct them.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  User account control permission

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.

  Also run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Who should I contact if I have problems installing and / or activation of my product key card?

  Please contact to the: www.windows7.com/getkeysupport.

  If all above fails them, install Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and then try the Express Upgrade:

  Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/learn-how-to-install-Windows-7-Service-Pack-1-SP1

  If your key is not valid and you will need to change the keys, you may need to Open regedit and remove first the ProductKey value in the following registry key:
   
  HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsAnytimeUpgrade

• I bought and downloaded online Windows 8 and received the product key. How can I now purchase the installation CD?

  I bought and downloaded online Windows 8 and received the product key. How can I now purchase the installation CD?

  Go to the order summary page, you can find your product key:

  https://www.mswos.com/

  You can buy the DVD there.

  Or

  Create your own:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  then:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/11/07/part-2-How-to-upgrade-using-the-Windows-8-Upgrade-Assistant/

• Install and activate Windows by using the OEM product key

  I had some issues with UEFI on my system and went to a local store because there is no support for acer in my country and the guy local flash my bios to a version not uefi-uefi. I read in an article that the product key of my windows preinstalled has been in the bios. I used some how a VB script that I found on a Web site for my product which is activated key. (1) can I still use this product key? I run the recovery disk utility and made a usb key as well as the recovery partition recovery. (2) can I use the product key with the usb of recovery in the case where my left hard drive system are also formatted?

  Original title: product key

  Why the BIOS was flashed to an older version?

  There is no WIndows 7 OEM embedded product key so I don't know what that means.  I asked you to run two programs to compare the key OEM of Windows 8 - reported BIOS.  We aren't interested here in another key said except OEM BIOS.  They match?  If none is reported, then it was erased with the BIOS flash.

  You can contact the technical support from the manufacturer to ask how to recover your key.

  I don't think it will reactivate without the key included if you reinstall.

  However when he is currently enabled so what I would do is follow Clean install Windows 10 Upgrade

  in order to ensure the free update now before its expiration July 31, then you will have permanent right to the PC for Windows 10 in Activation of MS servers outside any key of WIndows 8.

  First, you can do the installation to another partition, that you reduce c in Disk Mgmt, as long as you start the media during installation to select the new partition, then look after installation to see if it is active Windows 8 on the drive and if so feel safe remove Windows 8 when it is ready (or not).  Until then, use the Dual Boot menu at startup to choose.

  That's what I would do in your place and the sooner the better.   If the built-in product key was wiped out during the BIOS flash and technical support from the manufacturer won't help you, your best bet is to secure free Windows 10 Upgrade for the rest of the life of the PC.  The link provides the best install and has not reported complaints in total tens of thousands of people have used it.

• I lost the activation of my version of windows xp, how she recovered?

  I lost my activation of windows xp, how she recovered?

  Hello

  The computer is an OEM or a customized version?
  
  You can check out the link and contact the order desk.
  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246
   
  You can also check this link:
  
  Contact Microsoft
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/

• I want reinstal windows but have lost my product key and have no disc to do what I have to do I know I can do it myself and don't want to pay someone to do it for me

  I want reinstal windows but have lost my product key and have no disc to do what I have to do I know I can do it myself and don't want to pay someone to do it for me

  Hello

  Where was the product key you have lost?

  And you have a pre-installed OEM license or a retail license?

  If it is an OEM preinstalled contact license (Acer, Toshiba, etc.), the manufacturer and, ask them if you have a recovery Partition and if so, how to use it to reinstall the operating system to a new State by pressing F10, F11, or a sequence of different at startup button. or if you do not have a recovery partiiton asked to send you recovery disks, what they should do for a small fee.

  Or ways above to reinstall the operating system normally requires your share product key information

  And read this on the replacement of Microsoft Software:

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  See you soon.

• I would like to re - download Windows 8 and activate the product key.

  * Original title: probs with win 8 pro

  Hi I recently picked up the offer of upgrade of $39 I also installed the library as well as office 2013 of the HUP through my work, but after a few days hung windows and wouldn't let me use internet explore or get into folders such as the control panel I've had to reformat and return to 7 but want to know how I download windows 8 , I have not received the key checking ect undesirable ido have media center key if I can go to my microsoft accounts section, but I can access my library details with a link to d/l win 8 but will not take the media center key and certainly have no key to win 8.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community!

  According to the description of the problem, it seems you want to re - download Windows 8 and activate the product key.

  I will certainly help you with this issue.

  Here are some methods that you can try in order to solve the problem.

  Method 1:

  When you buy Windows 8, an email with the download link and purchase details will be sent to your e-mail address that you use to purchase / register your product. You can simply access email and use the download in link to the re - download to your computer.

  Method 2:

  Here are the links that will help you re-download Windows 8.

  Note: Please refer to option 4 in the first link below and download the correct version of second link and use the product key of windows 8.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/buy-Windows-8-online-FAQ

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  Summary of command Windows

  http://www.mswos.com/

  For more information, see the links and check out them.

  Why can't I activate Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-8/why-activate-Windows

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us?WA=wsignin1.0

  If the problem persists, or you have questions about Windows, do not hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• New HDD installed - Windows constantly asking for the product key

  HARD drive broke down, so I got a new HARD drive installed in the workshop for repairs a few months ago. Everything was fine until recently when Windows keeps always ask the product key to activate Windows. It is said that the license expires Dec. 27.
  Do you know where to find this key?

  If your laptop has Windows 8 or higher, Microsoft codes the license on the hard drive rather than put a sticker on the base. Sounds like the repair people could have used a dubious copy to reinstall it on the new hard drive. Microsoft may allow you to report it as pirate software, but I'm not sure they'll give you a free copy. The other alternative is to contact ToshIba to buy a complete set of recovery disks, or take it back to the shop.

• update my windows vista to windows 7, I need new product key for windows7?

  Additional question:

  I bought my laptop included windows vista Home premium 32 bit SP2 with System Recovery Manager
  I read that there is an upgrade from windows vista to 7 in basic information on my computer in the following manner:
  Windows vista edition Home premium
  Copyright 2007 Microsoft corporation. all rights reserved
  Service Pack 2
  Upgrade to Windows Vista
  what my question is, if I update my windows vista to windows 7, I need new product key for windows7? ,
  or can I use the same product key of windows vista in windows 7 after upgrading?
  and can I upgrade windows vista service pack 2 with service pack 3?

  Hello

  You will need to purchase a license/disk/upgrade Windows 7 product key.

  Microsoft sells more Windows 7 and you would have to buy from Amazon, etc.

  There was a free upgrade offer, but it expired a long time ago:

  "The Windows 7 upgrade Option is available through participating PC manufacturers on some PC and Microsoft on any purchase of packaged product Windows Vista. The Windows 7 upgrade Option applies to Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions. Your upgrade to Windows 7 will be the comparable version: so you will get either Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (upgrade to Windows Vista Business) or Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. The Windows 7 upgrade Option program works on June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Some manufacturers may choose to shorten the time of upgrade Option. »

  __________________________________________________

  There is no Vista SP3; SP2 has the latest Service Pack for Vista and will be the last.

  __________________________________________________

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  See you soon.

• Reinstalled Vista Edition Windows Home Premium. Invalid product key

  Acer Aspire 5630. HDD corrupted then formatted and reinstalled Windows Vista Home Premium. Product key on the bottom of the laptop bounces as invalid. Help.

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: invalid license
  Validation code: 50
  Validation caching Code online: n/a, hr = 0xc004f012
  Windows product key: *-* - XY9X3 - JDXYP-6CJ97
  The Windows Product Key hash: xFQJU8srKsovk6p1Lk1yW93in4E =
  Windows product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00211
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003
  ID: {E846B59E-B2AD-4D63-A905-30DC0ADDCB40} (1)
  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 Premium
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.120402 - 0336
  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 Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.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: {E846B59E-B2AD-4D63-A905-30DC0ADDCB40}1.9.0027.06.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003x 32*-*-*-*-6CJ9789578-OEM-7332157-002112S-1-5-21-3098652251-1810163015-324325917Acer Aspire 5630 AcerV3.5020070213000000.000000 + 0000F323507018400FA08090409GMT Standard Time(GMT+00:00)03ACRSYSACRPRDCT109

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Name: Windows Vista, HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89578-00146-321-500211-02-2057-6002.0000-1322012
  Installation ID: 003040737706554315704613937275748702049682856105083560
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Partial product key: 6CJ97
  License status: Notification
  Notification reason: 0xC004F063.

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: OAAAAAEAAgABAAIAAwABAAAAAwABAAEAJJRQRZqzaG3qTsBv2rEaYT5NPsjy9DaDKHxsLaxWKoU =

  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 OEMTableID value
  APIC Acer grape
  FACP Acer grape
  DBGP Acer grape
  HPET Acer grape
  START PTLTD $SBFTBL$
  MCFG Acer grape
  SLIC ACRSYS ACRPRDCT
  APIC Acer grape
  SSDT SataRe SataPri
  SSDT SataRe SataPri
  SSDT SataRe SataPri
  SSDT SataRe SataPri
  SSDT SataRe SataPri

  The installed key is the key for Vista Home Premium Acer OEM_SLP - and it seems that you have installed using a retail disc.

  For what version and edition of Windows the COA sticker is valid? If it's for Vista Home Premium, you must change the key for that which concerns your COA sticker, using the link at the bottom of the system properties page.

  You may need to activate by phone.

• Windows 7 32 bit version product key - where can I get this (UK)?

  Windows 7 32 bit version product key - where can I get this (UK)?

  Product keys are not sold separately, "retail" versions of Windows are products in box with installation support 32 and 64 Bit and plastic a card inside the box that contains the key. Anyone who sells the right key is most like a crook.

  Since Microsoft stopped selling Windows 7 about 2 years ago, it is very unlikely, you can find media "Retail".

  OEM versions (which are related to the 1st computer they are installed / activated on and can not be moved / used on another computer) but may still be available.

  Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2/278-3918278-4289418?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Windows%207

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Windows 7 Home Premium, my product key on the bottom would work if I clicked on "change product key"?

  Original title: ASUS x501a Windows 7-8.

  Hi all

  I just registered here after having been a Microsoft user, since I started using computers, I think that when I started to use it is Windows XP haha, anyway.

  I'm running Windows 7 on the following specifications

  4 GB of Ram

  HARD DRIVE 300 GB

  Intel core i3 clocked at 2.6 GHz

  Intel HD 3000 graphics card

  and it's an Asus x501a comes with 7 not 8, so I've upgraded to Windows 8, then I found out, I removed my recovery partition. Oops.

  I know it's not a way to make it back, unless I did a copy of CD as I do not have.

  so, if I got a copy of my friends Windows 7 Home Premium, my product key on the lower part would work if I clicked on "change product key"?

  Thank you

  Jordan Doughty

  PS: Sorry for mistakes in my writing, I'm not used to a Macbook: P

  If your friend has a retail upgrade or full version and it corresponds to the edition of your PC, then Yes, you can use it.

• Windows 7 Home Premium invalid product key.

  Hi all!

  Hope you can help me out here. I have an old Dell Inspiron 1525 with 7 Home Premium.

  I had to do a repair reinstall because of virus issues, and every time I try to activate windows it says that my product key is not valid. I tried online with automated phone activation and with an agent of the customer on the line, nothing helps.

  I have the portable authentication certificate delivered with and I was wondering if there is information which could be used to verify my product, or is there anything else I can do to check this version of 7?

  Thanks in advance!

  Jacky

  Thanks for your help, everyone! In fact, I managed to get the product key to work when I tried again. No idea of what makes the difference, but it's great to have such a mass of knowledge here.

  Thanks again!

• descargar windows 7 ultimit con mi product key

  descargar windows 7 ultimit con mi product key

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  http://answers.Microsoft.com/es-ES

• windows xp mode has a product key?

  windows xp mode has a product key?

  No you don't need any Pkey for XP mode.

  Windows Virtual PC, a Windows 7 feature, gives you the ability to run multiple environments of Windows such as Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 desktop.

  It's the best of both worlds: the new Windows XP Mode allows you to run Windows XP older right on your Windows 7 desktop business software.

  Designed primarily with small and medium-sized businesses in mind, Windows XP Mode comes as a separate download and works only with Windows 7 Professional, comprehensive and business. Windows XP mode also requires virtualization as Windows Virtual PC software. Both are available for free on the Microsoft Web site.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-XP-mode

  Download XP Mode:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/Download.aspx