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• The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows cannot continue.

  My netbook is out of warranty, it won't start.  I bought what I believe with installed and later put vista upgraded to Windows 7.  He worked for long time but now it goes into a loop to tell me ' the computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. "  Windows cannot continue.  To install Windows click ok to restart the computer ang, then run the Setup again.  I am not install but it keeps on telling me this.

  Original title: Aspire one Windows 7

  Hello

  You can try the methods on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2622803. Hope you still have the back upward with you.

  Keep us on the loop, so once this aid.

  Kind regards

  Angelo bar

• I have windows xp after the installation of service pack 3 I can only start in safe mode

  I have windows XP after the installation of service pack 3 I can only start in safe mode?

  Hello

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         What happens when you try to start in normal mode?

  Method 1

  Windows XP can in every start Safe Mode by default. Even if you select the option Start Windows normally, it always starts in Mode without failure. IOW, you can't get out of safe mode.

  This happens if the switch/SafeBoot is added to the Boot.ini file. / SafeBoot parameter forces a boot in safe mode by using the specified parameters. The available parameters are:

  (a) minimal (b) network (c) safeboot: minimal (alternateshell) For more information about the boot.ini switches, see visualization and correction of the settings of the boot on x 86 systems RESOLUTION (a) click Start, run and type MSCONFIG (b) click the Boot.ini tab (c) If you have a dual-boot system, select the entry that is appropriate under the [operating systems] (d) in section downstairs, Startup Options uncheck / hisFEBOOT (e) click OK (f) restart Windows The entry/SafeBoot are removed from the Boot.ini file.

  Method 2:

  If the above method is not the cause, it seems that Service Pack 3 is not installed correctly.

  Step 1: You try to run the system restore from safe mode that will repair return the computer to the point while it was working fine.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  Step 2:

  I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article and check if it helps.

   

  How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  Note: System requirements to install Windows XP SP3

  Reference: Learn how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

  Hope the helps of information.

• Again - the EULA allows to keep Windows XP after the installation and activation of a retail upgrade to Windows 7

  The EULA allows to keep Windows XP after installation and activation of a retail upgrade to Windows 7?
  I understand that the EULA (EULA) prohibits the USE of the operating system upgraded - must also be removed from the system?

  I intend to upgrade a pre-installed Windows Media Center 2006 on a Gateway computer to a level of detail to Windows 7 Pro 64 - bit.  I am adding a new hard drive, as this case nears end of life... and plan to install the operating system upgraded to the new HD - because I have XP 32 bit to Win7-64 bit... and a "custom" installation is necessary, anyway.

  This will result in an operating system XP on the old hard drive and the new OS Win7 Pro 64 - bit on the new drive.  There have been suggestions that the answer to this question is simply to remove the "old" operating system, after activating the 'new' Windows 7.  However - I see that any installation (or REINSTALLATION) of the operating system upgraded to Win 7 requires the previous XP to be "present on the computer.

  QUESTION: as long as I don't 'USE' the BONE replaced/implemented to date, I am in compliance with the EULA?  Alternatively, do I install "over" this Windows Media Player OS - on the old, due to lack of hard drive?

  The Media Center EULA States: «...» "15 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. ... ', but is silent (as far as I can find by reading the EULA on the question of if software upgrade HAVE to be 'destroyed'.)

  (See: http://download.microsoft.com/Documents/UseTerms/Windows%207_Professional_English_7bb89e9f-20ea-4555-892f-394539ec1090.pdf "")

  Thanks for your review (a reference to the appropriate Microsoft documentation would be nice too)
  John

  You said above, «...» "You will be able to upgrade to Windows XP, it is a qualification license... »

  And I assume you are talking about my software Windows XP Media Center Edition (currently installed), as being a "qualification licence".

  That is right.

  Are we in agreement that a copy preinstalled OEM of Windows XP Media Center Edition IS extendable with a 'detail' update the license for Windows 7?

  His qualification, but you can't make a real room upgrade, you can do a custom installation. See the previous post on how to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7. An upgrade maintains the personal files, settings and installed applications.

  I understand the ban on using the OEM OS software OR the upgrade replacement software on one computer other than the one on which it was originally installed by the OEM.

  I also understand that I cannot use the "improved" XP Media Center software, once the upgrade of Windows 7 has occurred.

  The rest to determine if it NEEDS to be deleted or replaced... you have no guidance on this issue?

  Well, when you perform a custom installation, in essence, it is deleted or replaced. Then, it is part of the upgrade license. It's like it becomes a mind is more tangible, but always there as a base to which the upgrade license may exist on your system.
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  On the original thread, Stuart W J replied 10 September 2012-
  "....

  "New - the EULA allows you keep Windows XP after the installation and activation of a retail upgrade to Windows 7?

  "..... No it does not preserve / using XP after the upgrade... »
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Although I can't find the ban against the "continued" it any where in the EULA.

  Thanks again,
  John

• This operation requires an interactive kiosk to Windows - error during the installation of a MICROSOFT WIRED KEYBOARD 600

  Hello

  I get the error "this operation requires an interactive window station" during the installation driver for a new (working) Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600. I tried to disable my Avast! anti-virus program entirely to restart my system in selective mode with only Windows running programs to install the keyboard. None worked.

  The selective mode does not work. And Device Manager shows the device with the yellow triangle icon. With the code 28 error. "This operation requires an interactive window station.

  I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

  Also the comfort curve keyboard 2000 from Microsoft that was previously used with this system can no longer install into any usb port. It only works in the USB port it was previously installed. IM happy that I can still use this keyboard, otherwise I would be even more crazy. Usually, I am not asking these questions, I'm the guy 'tech' at home, and I tried all possible options. This topic made me rage a little, because: Microsoft Keyboard on a Microsoft Windows computer does not work. I mean, what the hell.

  Sorry for the typo I made, the CCKeyboard2000 Im using now randomly constantly through... it is why he was replaced.

  Paul

  Hi Paul,.

  Please contact the Microsoft Community.

  I'll get to see the steps of troubleshooting from here-

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/support/troubleshooting

  In addition, I would like to you contact Microsoft Hardware Support for assistance more.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/support/contact-us

  We know if you need help.

• When I try to install CC installation window appears, but the installation icon keeps spinning.  I tried to restart and reinstall nothing does not

  When I try to install CC installation window appears, but the installation icon keeps spinning.  I tried to restart and reinstall nothing does not

  Please follow the steps mentioned in: App does not open. Wheel of progress turn continuously

• I have my windows automatic update. the other day, my windows updated and Ive had problems of e-mail and online video problems. I have vista Home premium OS. any suggestions?

  can receive email, but not able to send after the recent ('important') updates of windows have been installed.
  also can't see videos on facebook because of the mistakes because of these updates.
  I have the my windows update set to automatic and noticed these problems after an update has taken place. I did a system restore and everything worked fine. Needless to say the next day, the same thing. I even went to the windows update to manual setting, and it is always updated by itself. This made 4 consecutive days. now when I go to system restore, I don't even get the opportunity to go beyond 5 days! video errors on facebook tell me that "the video is unavailable" and "video has been deleted or is not visible because of the privacy settings. I also noticed that most installed updates are updates to windows security. and my windows update seems to be popping up constantly telling me ago over updates to install.

  Hi Unhappy72,

  I'm sorry that you are still facing the same problem. I'll be more than happy to help you.

  I have a few questions:

  (a) what version of IE are you using?

  (b) has been going through the steps to reset Internet explorer?

  (c) you have any version of Flash Player on your system?

  You can try to update the version of Flash Player for videos.

  To do this all first you need to uninstall and then go ahead and download the latest version and install it.

  To uninstall the application follow the steps given below:

  1. open programs and features by clicking on the Start button, click Control Panel, clicking programs, and then clicking programs and features.

  2. Select a program, and then click Uninstall. Some programs include the ability to modify or repair the program in addition to uninstall, but many simply offer the option uninstall. To change a program, click change or repair. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  For more information, please visit the below given link:

  Uninstall or change a program

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  You can also check if the connection parameters are set by default.

  Make follow them the steps below:

  1. open Internet Explorer.

  2. press the Alt key on your keyboard for the file menu if it is not already there.

  3. go to tools, click on Internet Options.

  4. click on the Connections tab.

  5. at the bottom of the page, it will be a local network settings tab, click on this.

  6. check if automatic detect settings is enabled in the box, if it isn't what to choose.

  7. close all Internet Explorer Windows and reopen and check if the problem persists.

  This should solve your problem of not being able to send emails.

  You can also try to clean boot your system and then try to play the videos. This will let us know if the background services interferes with the proper functioning of your system.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  The steps to perform a clean boot are given below:

  1 log on to the computer using an account with administrator rights

  2. click on start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER to start the System Configuration utility.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue

  3. on the general tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the check box load startup items. (The check box use the file Boot is not available.)

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

  Note: Following this step lets services Microsoft continue to run. These services include networking, Plug-and-Play, record of events, error reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you can permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use with existing restore points system restore utility

  Once you have disabled all services that you can check if you are able to play the videos. If so, you can try the divide and conquer method to find what service exactly the origin of the problem. For those who follow the below given link:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

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

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

  2. on the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  3. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart

  Alternatively, you can try to disable the modules such that some add-ons can be a problem while browsing through the internet.

  To disable the modules follow the below given steps:

  1. click on the Start button, click principally made programs, on Accessories, click System Toolsand then click Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

  For more information on the modules, please visit the below given link:

  Internet Explorer Add-ons: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Internet-Explorer-Add-ons-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows xp updates the site crashes

  Hello world

  I just reinstalled my xp netbook.
  When I go to the page for update of IE to re - install all updates XP what is happening.
  The green line just guard goes and goes.
  I ran Microsoft wu lb 3331002, which leaves a Windows update, error 0x800B0100
  Any help would be appreciated,
  Best regards, Andy
  P.s. I just register Softpub.dll, Wintrust.dll, Initpki.dll and Mssip32.dll files. as reported by Microsoft technical support. Still no joy.

  Thanks for the reply Xircal

  Yes, I have sp3 after right click on desktop > left click Properties.

  What about Andy

  Hi Andy,.

  Go to start, then run, type, or copy and paste: services.msc , and then click OK.
  (hit Windows key + R if you do not run in the start menu)

  In the list of Services, see Background Intelligent Transfer Service or BITS?

  Here is a picture of what it looks like.

  

  If she is not there, follow these steps.

  Open the Windows search tool, copy/paste: qmgr.dll and then click OK.

  Research should show this file in the following locations:

  C:\Windows\System32
  C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
  C:\WINDOWS\system32\bits

  It may be present in C:\WINDOWS\system32, but if you can see it, follow these steps to register the service.

  Click on start, run and copy/paste: regsvr32 qmgr.dll and click OK

  Do the same with this file: regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

  Restart the PC and then copy / paste this command into the field run:
  %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe setupapi, InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\inf\qmgr.inf

  If you are prompted to insert the Windows installation CD, ignore this and in the dialog below, replace the path C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386

  If you can't see the file in C:\WINDOWS\system32, change the path to that instead.

  Restart the PC and then go to the Services and you should be able to see BITS in the list.

  Double click on it and then on the general tab, click the Start button to start the service manually. This is just a test to make sure that it works correctly.

  If you get 2 error: cannot find the specified file, click on start, then run again and copy / paste the following command, and then click OK:
  Tracking Add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\Parameters /v ServiceDll /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d %windir%\System32\qmgr.dll

  Reboot again and try once more to start the PIECES. It should work fine now, but in the unlikely case where it fails again, run the following command, and then press ENTER:
  Reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup

  Reboot once more and then do the following.

  Go to this link and install the IE8 December Update:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?ID=41404

  If you use IE7, use this link instead:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/download/details.aspx?ID=41442

  Finally, go to the Windows Update site and you should be able to download normally.

• SRM INstall - cannot update the Installation of Perl directories.

  I get an error when I try and install SRM. Sometimes almost to the end and then an error occurs stating.

  Failed update installation directories Perl.

  Details:

  Cannot open the 'C:\PROGRA~2\VMware\VMware' perl script: no such file or directory

  Press Retry to try again or Cancel to exit the installation.

  Environmental specifications are:

  I'm on a Windows 2008 R2 VM with SQL 2008 Ent R1 64 bit installed.

  1 vCPU

  2 GB OF RAM,

  C: 40GB,

  D: 10 GB

  Used Installer - Vmware srm - 4.1.0 - 267817

  I want to install to "C:\Program Files (x 86) \VMware\VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager\.

  * Note that the difference between the installation path and the path of the error. The installer is truncating the directory path.

  I tried to install to multiple locations, including the D: and also change the names of directory structure thinking the lengths of inventories had something to do with it. Whatever the names of directory, the installer truncates the path.

  I use the installer with administrator privileges (R, click Run as Admin) and have also tried to run the installer in compatibility mode.

  I also tried to solve the problem using the suggestions located below with no luck. http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US & cmd = displayKC & externalId = 1023191

  Someone at - it ideas? I searched high and low and havn't found a solution.

  Thank you

  JKasal

  Try turning off the UAC (User Account Control). :

  1. start, click principally made programs, accessories, click Run, type secpol.msc in the Open box, and then click OK.

  2. If the user account control dialog box appears, confirm that the displayed action corresponds to what you want and then click on continue...

  3. in the local security settings console tree, double-click local policies, and then double-click Security Options.

  4 scroll down and double-click user account control: run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode.

  5. Select the option disabled and then click OK.

  6. close the local security settings window.

  HTH

• How to activate Windows XP after the installation of repair when you cannot connect to Normal startup.

  I got XP Home SP2 OEM installed on an AMD machine and the power supply is dead.
  I have a P4, I prefer to use in any case, I moved the hard drives of the AMD machine to machine P4.  Of course, XP wouldn't boot.
  Without saving anything, I performed a repair installation (under the installer, not Recovery Console).
  Everything seemed ok, but eventually, I restarted XP and a message box informed me that I could not connect until I had activated XP.
  Unfortunately, I can not run the Activation Assistant because I can not connect.

  I found that I could start the computer Safe Mode / command prompt and could then start Windows Explorer from the command line.
  I followed some advice I found online: I extracted wpa.dbl drive OEM installation and copied in the folder Windows\System32 and rebooted.  Nothing apparently changed; "" I still couldn't log mode "normal".
  I restarted mode safe mode / command prompt, began to Windows Explorer and installed XP SP3.

  Now I can connect mode safe mode without network but cannot connect with networking.  Normal mode is not yet available.

  When I try to start 'normally', the saying that I need to activate before I can connect message.  If I say 'Yes' to 'Activate now?', the background of the desktop appears (my own shows JPG) - but that's all.  The mouse cursor is there, but I have found no way to access all the features after it.

  I need suggestions for possible patches that will avoid the need to reinstall completely.

  Here is the response of Fracture, it worked for me:

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindowsxp/thread/ece30d55-d72d-4FF9-AFE8-a577f0f4564f

• Cannot reinstall Windows XP after the removal of Windows 8. The installation does not complete.

  I installed win 8 January last on a xp pro machine, which was in surplus. I uninstalled the victory 8 and now impossible to reinstall win xp pro

  The computer is a homemade which ran from win xp pro for several years. I installed win 8 trial knowing that it would take a new installation of XP Pro after the expiration of the 8 victory. I have reset my bios on a cd first and started in the installation cd after installing win xp, it went to boot, and the cd has been removed. a restart was launched and he went into the bios to save install and after the robot below the windows splash logo made 3 passes, he stopped at halfway. After this is is spent in attempts to bppting I noticed that whenever the start stopped he left the Num lock, cap lock, and scroll liux lights were all on on the keyboard. I traded my keyboard with one of my current computer and it always occurres. I started to reload several times now and always the same. No bios settings have helped.

  Hello

  Unplug the machine to see if this allows the machine to reinstall the operating system of any material not needed (such as printers, fax, speakers, USB devices (except keyboard and mouse), Internet connections, etc.).

• I have improved my AZC-606 to 10 Windows without updating the BIOS of last year

  This is a step that I completely missed, as far as I know at the time, that acer had no information about the update and it's the first time I installed a Windows operating system - zero that I leaned on for the characteristics of the facility he said nothing about the BIOS (and there was nobody at Acer). Windows 10 has worked without problem on the machine. The only problem I had on a regular basis (and not always, but most of the time) is when the computer restarts it stalls on the Acer screen. I usually don't bother using the option restart. All that said, my experience of Windows 10 has been pretty good, and the machine running on most of the time was reliable, but I'm at a point where I want to go back and do a clean Windows installation.

  Now, I used the media creation tool to make an ISO. But the last time I used the MCT to paste directly to a flash drive, then maybe I'll do that once again. On the BIOS, I am a total n00b, so I don't know anything about. I assume it's something that I can still do / have done for me before installing Windows if I didn't not messed up already enough things. I'm kind of fishing for the answers that I have not yet to have questions for.

  What are my options, and what is the best option for me at this point? As I said, the Windows front-end runs under the best conditions in the State, and this backend that can go on is just invisible to me. Restart the computer just seems out of whack.

  Sorry to be verbose and vague.

  Since you always have a working windows installation, you can update now, and then perform the clean installation.

  Updating the BIOS is very simple and simply follow the instructions in the Readme inside the zip package.

  But firstly check you current BIOS version:

  key of the Windows logo + x

  Run

  type

  Msinfo32

  Check the BIOS DATE/version

  the latest version of the BIOS is P11. A4

  http://global-download.Acer.com/GDFiles/BIOS/BIOS/BIOS_Acer_P11.A4_A_A.zip?acerid=635513517099228329...

• Is someone can you please tell me how I would get my Windows Vista calendar opens automatically when starting my computer to the top? Thank you!

  Is someone can you please tell me how I can get my windows vista calendar opens automatically when starting my cpu to the top? Thank you

  Put a shortcut to the calendar program in your startup folder:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click Open .
  3. Double-click programs .
  4. Double-click Startup .
  5. Click the Start button.
  6. Click on all programs .
  7. Right-click Windows Calendar , hold down the button, drag it in theStart window and let go.
  8. Click copy here .

  Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• "Not enough space" error windows install during the installation of Windows vista SP2 software

  Original title - cannot install Windows Installer 3.1 on Windows Vista Home Edition

  I use windows vista home with service pack 2 installed. I have a custom made software. Before installing this software, I need to install 4 i.e. cystal reports, dotnet, report viewer and Windows Installer 3. I was able to install the first 3, but the windows installer fails, it is said to be "saturated". I also tried MSI 4.5 but of no use. My software runs well on Windows XP. The interesting thing is that I return this software a year and I installed it on vista and it worked fine. Now I have re-installed windows vista on my computer and had updated. Now this problem. Could there be a reason why some update to windows vista, I installed now wasn't there last year that causes the problem. Can anyone help.

  Hi tbilal22

  
  Windows Installer 4.5 comes pre-installed with Windows Vista and Windows Vista SP1. Please refer to the article for more information-

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942288

   

  It is possible that the old software, it is not compatible to be used with Windows Vista SP2. I suggest you try software installation by using the Windows Vista or XP on Windows Vists SP2 compatibility mode and check if you are able to solve the problem.

  Compatibility mode is used if a program written for an earlier version of Windows does not work properly. Then, you can use the program compatibility Wizard to change the compatibility of the program settings. To manually change the settings of a program, use the individual program's compatibility tab

  You can check the link for assistance on compatibility mode - mentioned below

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

   

  I hope this helps.

• Format Windows 7 and the installation problem

  Hi, I have a problem of windows I'm getting conflicting solutions when I search forums. I have a Dell laptop that I bought in 2008, which came with Vista Home Premium 32 bit. Last year, I decided to buy a drive to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. Last days, I experienced a large amount of blue screens, closures, slow behavior and I finally decided to bite the bullet and reformat. My problem is I have more drive Vista OEM with me and what I read online the win 7 upgrade product key only works if I'm upgrading from a current version of Windows. Both products are authentic and I am willing to share this information to purchase with Microsoft. Is it possible to get a clean install of Win7 key in this case or any other alternative suggestions?

  If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 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 upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Why my 8 Windows freezes on the installation?

  I bought and downloaded from Microsoft a W8Pro. I downloaded it to my HP dv6-6170br and in the middle of the instalation it freezes. Press the power button to leave the frozen instalation.

  Any help?

  Hey FAILACE,
  
  Just to tell you that laptop is not yet supported for windows 8. So I have no doubt that this could be a reason, you experience this problem.
  
  Here's my recommendation:
  (1) create a Bootable installation media (whether on a USB flash drive or a blank DVD). - http://goo.gl/CWE2J
  
  (2) save all data - http://goo.gl/nnCc9
  
  (3) update the BIOS to the latest version
  
  4) boot from the created media and perform a "clean" installation choose "Custom Installation" and delete all partitions and then install Windows 8 on "unpartitioned space". This will get around all that prevents the upgrade completion. - http://goo.gl/Kztml
  
  And to notify you to ensure and to download all the Windows 8 drivers and software for this unit from the driver download page after upgrade complete which has nothing at all at the moment.
  
  Now, if you have Windows 7 is still intact you might stick with it until the phone is supported. Whatever it is, it is possible to find the majority of pilots elsewhere. It will take just more work to chase them. You may lose some minor features, however.
  
  THX