Windows key does not work (not valid)

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• HP 250 G3 bios windows key does not

  Hello.

  My friend laptop hdd fail so I replaced it, the laptop come with windows 8.1 he upgraded to 10. After replacing the hard drive, I tried to install windows 8.1 but it ask me for a product key witch is embeded in the bios. I have install the os with a generic key and a locator of keys to get the key, but it does not work the key is not valid.

  product no. BH5 # J0X98EA

  It depends on the security policy for different companies. Another company have a security measure different they take and apply.

  HARD drive is one component that the key to export is tagged in and replacement needs to be changed the programming. I don't know that an authorized service center will be able to help out you.

• had to install the new hard drive, windows key does not

  My hard drive died in my Inspiron 660. I ordered a new hard drive and a recovery Dell USB key. A recovery key for Windows 8 pro based on my recommended by Dell service tag. I installed the new drive and used the recovery key to install Windows 8 pro. I then used a third-party tool to get the product key from the BIOS. The product key does not work. I wonder if the product key on the BIOS isn't for Windows 8, Windows 8 pro. If so, the wrong recovery key recommended by Dell.

  What should I do to activate Windows successfully?

  Secondly, on my old drive hard, I had upgraded to Windows 10 while he was a free upgrade. How to bring back the free update?

  Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 TH1 and TH2 had problems installing specific edition. Your key can be a simple language edition or one with Bing edition and therefore rejected by the installation of the edition of bad media.

  Windows 10 TH2 and later all the windows 8.x and 7 OEM keys are treated as Windows 10 keys. Edition installation specific issues have been fixed with Windows 10 RS1. The file .iso Windows 10 RS1 image is covering several editions. It contains all OEM editions and will automatically collect a key Windows 8/8.1/10 UEFI BIOS OEM System Locked Preinstallation and automatically installs the correct edition of Windows 10:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Windows-10-OEM-and-retail-ISO/

• Why the windows key does not display the start menu?

  When I press the Windows key + E it opens Windows Explorer as it should. However, pressing the button of Windows alone does not start; I have to click with the mouse on the Windows buttonrto bting start menu screen

  Hello

  -What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  Flip your keyboard and shake gently. This will remove any buildup of debris which may prevent the keys work properly. You can also use compressed air to remove dust from hard to reach under the keys areas.

  Method 1: Check with another keyboard.

  Try a different keyboard on your computer. If it works well when you connect a different keyboard, the issue may be with the keyboard.

  Method 2: on the keyboard of the screen
  Check if the problem occurs while using the on-screen keyboard. It will help us to check if there is any problem with the keyboard.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/type-without-using-the-keyboard-on-screen-keyboard

  Method 3: I suggest you to check if you are facing the same question in the new administrator account.

  Create a new user account-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  If you are not faced with the same question in a new user account, you can view the link below and use the steps provided to fix a corrupted - user profile
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  For reference:

  Troubleshoot keyboard

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-keyboard-problems

  (Also applies to Windows 7)

  Let us know the status of the issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.

• vadilate windows key does not work cannot

  "" Unable to validate windows xp because the code requires that the "has" key and it will not work in the code box but works outside, as you can see. ???

  The reason that A does not work is quite simple - it is one of the characters not allowed in product keys.

  You've been badly interpret the key.

• Windows key does not not on the logitech G15 keyboard

  I had windows 7 for several months now and have never been able to get the key of windows on my keyboard logitech G15 works. All other buttons seem to function and display the keyboard contains the correct information, but not the windows key.

  Ideas for a solution would be greatly appreciated

  Thank you

  Thanks a lot to you two

  I checked it on another computer at first it did not work either, then I played with some of the keyboard namely a particular switch that seems to turn on or off the key features of windows (assuming that it is for the games)

  I had already tried reinstalling drivers and things with no luck, amazing to see what happens with a bit of trial and error

  Thanks again

• Updated and then downgraded and now my Windows key does not

  I had a windows 7 laptop I have upgraded to windows 8, then decided I didn't like it and downgraded to windows 7 and I try to put in my active windows key and it says invalid. Can I get another key that I got one and it works now thanks Josh

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  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

• 'Windows key' does not not inside ubuntu VM

  I am running VMWare in Windows 7, and I have ubuntu 10.04, installed inside vmware. When I try to set my "Windows" key the "Display the menu of the main panel" function within the system-> Preferences-> keyboard shortcuts, it is not detect the key. I tried different types of keyboard setups in system-> Preferences-> keyboard, but nothing seems to make any difference.

  Is there a solution to this problem? Just a minor annoyance, but it would make the experience much better for me.

  Thanks in advance,

  Dan

  The question must be something of how VMWare communicates with the guest OS

  Since the key actually works in the host operating system and the windows (which probably has key

  Since 15 years..) Works for people using ubuntu as native operating system.

  1. your operating system (Windows) of the host and guest (Linux) work completely different when it comes to presses

  2. I'm using Linux as a host and I'm only able to assign the Windows key (no matter if it's in the home or in one of Linux guests) if I do not use as a modifier

• my windows key does not work

  Hi I just bought a windows 7 Professional edition, and when I type in the product key, it says that I entered the product key bad what I have to do

  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.

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  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

• Meeting place for Dell Pro 8 Windows 'Physical' key does not

  Not really sure what's happening. Started using my Tablet earlier and the physical Windows key does not respond when I press it.  I had the time of the OS by using the Windows key on the menu of charms, but when you hold the camera in landscape mode I was already accustomed to hitting the physical key.

  Due to a recent medical procedure, I got to the House and I just stopped. The 14 return policy. Finally the mines is a 64 GB (which are hard to find) so I'll be without one for long.

  The only big change of the system in the last 24 hours has been updated the. BIOS A03 and 2 soundcards updates.

  Technical solutions or advice will be greatly appreciated. I want to repair RMA possesses only a LAST resort.

  OK, so I found the root cause of that I want to share. After spending my day to recharge this thing and everything works very well it happened again. This time I was aware of all my changes and was quickly able to go back and get fid of the problem. So for the node I'll call it a ' solution '.

  I am going to be angry with the accidental double taps. After reading a ton of information about tabletpcreview.com on this issue a gentleman he proposed a solution to disable this feature. Runs well you been out:

  Go to PC settings in the menu of charms, select ease of access, and the keyboard, you will find a setting called 'Keys filter' where the option is DISABLED by default. Turning IT will ignore brief repeated keystrokes. Well the minute I turned it on my physical key of Windows has stopped working. When I would turn it off, voala physical touch Windows started working again. I've repeated several times and can reproduce the problem.

  So long story short until this software bug fix to avoid using this feature.

  Hope this helps someone with this unique special cases.

• Get "key to upgrade is for the edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade"

  The PC is running Windows 7 Starter.  I'm trying to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. I bought the card from Windows Anytime Upgrade Key.

  When I entered the PK, error, "put key in level is for the edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade"

  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

  Additional resources:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/wiki/Windows_7-windows_install/how-to-successfully-do-and-troubleshoot-Windows/47e1943f-8255-452A-a7ad-2ae14dc974af

• "Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit, an error message indicates" the upgrade key you have entered is for an edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade.

  Tried using Windows Anytime Upgrade. Bought at Staples have product key is entered correctly. "Following instructions, accepted USA get error message says ' the upgrade key you have entered is for an edition of windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade. Enter a different upgrade key. »

  Which edition of Windows 7 is installed on the machine?

  Which edition of Windows 7 you are trying to do an Express upgrade to?

  Please note that the Express upgrade does not support OEM, MSDN-Academic, Volume (the student faculty licenses) license. If you are in possession of all these brackets, you will need to save and do a custom clean install. If you want to do it, please backup your Windows 7 Home Premium or according to edition currently installed. Some licenses for Windows distributed to tertiary level students are not perpetual, which means that you cannot continue to use the software after a course or graduating.

  ---------------------

  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

• Error, "the upgrade key you have entered is for an edition of Windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade." Enter a different upgrade key. "When you try to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate

  I have Windows 7 Home Premium and bought a Windows Anytime Upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. After extraction in the online store, I got a download link and product key.

  However, when I try to run the Express upgrade and enter the key that I got from the online store, the operation fails and the window says:
  "The upgrade key that you entered is for an edition of Windows that does not work with Windows Anytime Upgrade. Enter a different upgrade key. »

  What should I do?

  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

• Re: Satellite A500 - FN key does not work after the upgrade to Windows 7

  Hello
  The FN key does not work even if I have (Toshiba Value added Package) and (toshiba flash Cards help).
  Happened after the upgrade to Windows 7 and using the upgrade CD to retrieve all of the tools and utilities.

  Satellite A500 - 134

  Try restarting Flash cards.
  Start > all programs > Toshiba > utilities > restart Flash cards.
  After doing this press FN button several times.

• Recover Windows 7 family premium but license key does not work

  Hello

  My HD crashed on my laptop HP, so I got a new one and managed with the help of a friend to get Windows 7 Home premium installed again, but provided with my HP laptop product key does not work, how is it?

  Thanks for any help

  / Jan

  When you request support, please provide the model name and product number complete (p/n) of the HP computer in question. HP/Compaq made thousands of computer models. Without this information, it can be difficult, even impossible to help you solve your problem.

  The information requested above are on the bottom of your computer, inside the battery compartment or on the BIOS boot screen. Please see How can I find my model number or product number? for help more to find this information. DO NOT include your serial number. Please enter the product/model information consumer HP Online Support page and post it here for our review.

  

  Please use the support of HP recovery, you created when you first you computer Configuration. If you don't create this media, please contact the official support HP customer in your region / country, via the Portal Support HP's worldwide, to see if the HP recovery support is available for your computer.

  If you found "recovered" or the Windows product key from the old hard drive, it will not work. The key to the used factory also requires a SLP/SLIC 2.1 BIOS and an appropriate OEM SLP/SLIC certificate.

  Alternatively, if you can still read the 25 characters on the COA affixed Microsoft Windows product key at the bottom of the computer, you can install Windows 7 Home Basic by using this key. Please see "how to install Windows 7 without the disc" to get instructions on how to download Windows 7, create the installation media and install Windows 7 using the product key 25 character of the COA Microsoft on your computer. Please note that this facility is not all customizations of HP or HP value-added that was original installed on your computer. Also note that you will need to download and install most of the drivers from the HP support for your computer page.

  Windows 7 SP1 can be found HERE and HERE.

  Direct link to Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Use this tool to create a bootable DVD or USB Flash drive from windows. ISO

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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