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• Windows XP Setup will not accept my product key

  I am re-installing ona XP laptop, but the installation of Windows XP will not accept my product key. I have an OEM of a Dell PC product key that is no longer functional, and a update product key which is not null else, neither of which works.

  I can't even do the installation to achieve the activation step.

  Link to the entire conversation:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/XPInstall/thread/84cef3f8-A205-483e-9edd-de46d3536715
   
  Huh?
  • You have a Dell system, and with this Dell, you have a product key for Windows XP (edition?) - it would be an OEM key be used with an OEM installation CD.
  • You seemed to have bought (where?) a copy of "Retail" / license for Windows XP (edition?) - which would have its own retail product key to be used with a retail installation CD.
  What does not work:
  • using the CD to retail with the product key OEM on Dell machine sticker
  • by using the product key from retail with OEM installation media which might come with the Dell printer
  • have an installation CD OEM with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key OEM for another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  • have an installation CD retail with an edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc.) and you try to use the product key from retail sales to another edition of Windows XP (Home and Professional vs Media Center 2002 vs Media Center 2005, etc) (editions must match, House can is complicated in this grouping too.)
  So is that what you are trying to do?  Why did you buy the CD/product key for sale at retail and the editions correspond?
   
  If you're not at the point where you will have to enter the product key - why do you think that the product key is the question? Hah
  
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• Need to create a back-up of installer of windows 7 on my drive flash, but because the site does not accept my product key

  Original title: product key error Windows 7

  Hello!

  I need to clean my office completely. However, I had installed on this PC by a company, with that I can't connect, and the windows Web site does not accept my product key. I create a back-up of installer of windows 7 on my flash drive, but because the site will not accept my product key, I can't do it.

  Any help?

  Step 1: Download a copy of Windows 7:

  For 5 years, Microsoft made it fairly easy for users of the Windows 7 operating system to get reinstall media. If you have lost your support disc or installation retail collection; either it has been damaged or defective; You can download a copy of the edition that you have licensed from a membership site called Digital River. More recently, Microsoft ended the availability to reinstall media that you can download as a. File ISO in Digital River, which is a digital reproduction of an optical disc.

  It was particularly convenient for people who could not easily get the manufacturer's recovery media, did not want to pay the fees required to get or preferred a clean configuration without the software packaged manufacturers or even a recovery partition does not work. It's easy to use, all you had to do was reinstall and reactivate using the product key located on the certificate of authenticity and download all the drivers on the manufacturers website.

  Given that this option is no longer available, what are your options? See the article for more details:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

  Make sure you scroll down and read the section:

  What to do if you cannot get your manufacturer recovery media, refuse to use or to buy it or the Microsoft Software Recovery Website does not work?

  Step 2: Perform a custom installation, see Windows 7 section of the following article how to perform a custom installation:

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

  Step 3:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

• My installation of Windows 7 is not accept my product key

  Hello!

  I recently did a full clean and fresh install Windows 7 on my computer, but Activation Wizard is not accept my product key. I bought my copy a few years ago and I had no problem before, it is only now that I have a problem.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  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

• resettlement program does not accept my product key

  I am reinstalling Microsoft Money Plus Deluxe and it does not accept my product key. How can I fix it? He says its not valid.

  Hello

  Check in the Microsoft Money Forum.

  Microsoft Money - Forum
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/money/threads

  Microsoft Money Solution Center - suggests alternatives
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mny

  What is Microsoft Money Plus sunset
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2118008

  BING - microsoft money replacement
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  Google - microsoft money replacement
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  I hope this helps.

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• Download photoshop for free twice on the same computer with a different account?

  Download photoshop for free twice on the same computer with a different account?

  No, you can use the trial only once on a single computer.

  Concerning

  Hervé Khare

• After you have reinstalled Windows XP SP3, it does not accept my product key.

  I am running Windows XP Professional w / SP3 and I needed just gut out and start over. I formatted the hard drive with a disk of Windows XP Pro SP3 from the local computer repair shop. They said I could use the drive until I changed the product key. Windows installed perfectly, but I can not change the product key to what the former was! Help! Please, I beg you!

  original title: format and reinstall the questions!

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you use the product key?

  2. you receive messages or error codes when you use the product key?

  You can try to perform a phone activation using the product key and check if it helps.

  How to change the product at the time of activation key

• Computer will not accept my product key and is reported as invalid.

  COMPUTER DOES NOT NOT MY AMENDMENTS AFTER THE RESTART PRODUCT KEYS

  Had to reboot my computer using my recovery CD.  All good until I had to insert my key product and then amendments notice told me that they were not valid. What can I do

  Hello dolly Ribbon,.

  ·         What version of the operating system is installed on the computer?

  ·         You type the product key correctly?

  ·         Where did you get the product key from?

  ·         Are you trying to install the operating system or restore to factory settings?

  ·         The error occurs when you enter the product key during installation?

  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  If you perform a restore factory all programs and data will be lost. If you are faced with question entering the product key to restore factory contact the manufacturer for more help and information.

  Make sure that the caps lock is turned off.

  Get validated product key by contacting Microsoft technical support.

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  For reference:

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

  Windows 7 activation error: invalid product key

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-7-activation-error-invalid-product-key

• Twice on the same computer using Windows 7 upgrade

  My computer with Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade crashed, and I need to reformat my system to my original Vista OS. I'll be able to use my Windows 7 upgrade disk a second time on the same computer? Will I need a new product key?

  Yes and no, you won't need a new product as the first installation key has been destroyed. At most, you will be asked to use the phone activation line.

• After replacing my hard drive, Windows Vista does not accept my product key.

  product key for Windows Vista

  I recently had my hard drive replaced, windows asks now windows vista activation key product but will not accept the key on the label? Ive tried everything but can't accept and follow my last day.

  The product Id in the registry is not that of a my label and the pc will not accept either

  The laptop came pre installed with vista home premium,

  What happens when my time expires and how can they only activate?

  Sidwright,

  I don't advise borrowing software is not legal.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/piracy/MPA.aspx

  Try this instead and explain your situation to a live person.

  1 / click on the Start button.

  2 / in the Search box type: slui.exe 4 and press enter.

  3 / in the find window available for activation phone number, select the nearest location where you lie in the location box. You can click the arrow to the right of the location box to expand your choice of venues.

  4 / once you have selected your location, click Next.

  5 / If the user account control box, click continue or, if you are not the administrator, type in the username and password for permission to continue.

  6 / the window Activate Windows now will appear indicating the phone number you are dealing with a series of installation identification numbers.

  7 / now compose the activation number is displayed on the screen. The phone number is free of charge (telephone), unless otherwise stated.

  8 / you understand that, initially, the line of Activation is Automatic, so you will be asked to enter the numbers displayed on your screen using your telephone keypad.

  9 / once the numbers entered via the keypad of your phone, the automated service will issue you with another set of numbers that you Type in the dialog box that is displayed on your computer screen.

  10 / now you must follow the instructions issued by the automated service to activate your copy.

  11 / if, after going through this process, the activation service informs you that the product cannot be activated and then DO NOT slam the phone down in rage. Rather STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an Activation of the device, in other words, someone real who will help you to activate your copy of Windows Vista.

  12 / I am aware that these steps can be a pain, but nine times out of ten, Activation is automatic and can be accomplished quite easily on the internet. This is the reason why the service is automated. It is true that sometimes the automatism cannot stop, and when this happens, you are put through to someone who can help you.

  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

• Trying to update Win 7 HP for Windows 7 Pro - at any time to update does not accept my product key

  Bought two Win & Home Premium & W7 Pro to Sam W7HP is OEM, W7Pro upgrade (a cardboard hanger). Have installed W7HP and works well. Update at any time does not accept my Key Prd. Key to sting has 25 characters + -01 at the end. I can enter 25 characters (with auto-add dashes) but when I try to enter the - 01 it won't take. Present the key without the - 01 returns a valid product key error. Tried 3 times and checked my typing with each. Would appreciate any help.

  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

• activation of Windows 8 does not accept my product key

  Hello

  I bought a new hard drive and after installing Windows 8, I try to activate with my product key, but it does not accept.
  I tried calling support and when I go through the automated process it asks installation identification numbers that I don't have.
  Please can someone help?
  
  Thank you
  Graham

  Try to talk to a live representative, you will need to do during the week:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then clickrun, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then 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.

• Windows 8 WMC will not accept my product key

  HERE a long time ago, I installed Windows 8 WMC on my computer, which now no longer works.  I bought another computer and used the same DVD to install Windows 8 WMC.  However, when I try to enter the product key it comes up with "Currently in use by another computer".  How can I apply this product key?  Thank you very much

  The key to Windows Media Center only works on Windows 8/8.1 Pro editions.

  It does work on Windows 8 or unilingual 8.1 or what is called Windows 8 or 8.1 Core.

  If you are running Windows Pro 8 or 8.1 Windows Pro, disconnect from the Internet.

  Enter the product key, then activate by phone:

  How to get your key to Windows Media Center free for...

  Press the Windows key + X , then clickrun, then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then 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.

• MS office 2010 does not accept my product key. He said that the product key is not valid (windows 7)

  I got a HP pavillion DV6 PC notebook last week. When I try to open MS Office it asks for the installation. But when I give my product key, it says its not valid. Please let me know wat can be done...

  Hello

  Where do you find the product key? I believe that the version on your machine is an evaluation version. As I have mentioned several times, I hate the version installed on my machine. They want to 'milk' of us later. You have 2 options: buy or remove it.

  But if it is the starter version, please ring the Bell of Microsoft, they can fix it for you.

  Kind regards

• Had to reinstall Money Plus 2008 and it does not accept my product key.

  I had money Plus Premium 2008 installed on my desktop crashed.  Now I installed it using the same CD on my new desktop PC, but it does not accept the product key.  What should I do?  Please help me.

  Hello

  Check in the Microsoft Money Forum.

  Microsoft Money - Forum
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/money/threads

  Microsoft Money Solution Center - suggests alternatives
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mny

  What is Microsoft Money Plus sunset
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2118008

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  I hope this helps.

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