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• Windows Vista HomePremuim OEM - Key not work

  recently my computer sony laptop hard drive broke, so I change the new one and then install oem Windows Vista HomePremuim but after I can not active there. My oem key comes from the sony laptop.  He says "the product key you entered dose does not seem to be a valid windows vata" product key.    now, I can only 30 days trial. only 28 days left. need help please.

  How did you install Vista?  If you have used a dvd recovery then it shouldn't require the entry of a product key.  If you are being invited to activate it, you can activate using the 25 character product key printed on the label at the bottom of the laptop or, in models later in the battery compartment.  Make sure that you do not enter a B for an 8, etc.  I suggest to use a magnifying glass and a bright light to make sure that you read the characters correctly.

  If it's a standard dvd of Windows, where did find the product key?  If it's a retail dvd, you must use one on the label on the dvd case.

• Windows Vista product key will not work. I checked with Microsoft and they said, that it is used.

  My activation key # does not work. It came with a disk and key * removed product key *. I just checked, and Microsoft said it has been used. Could you send me a key # likely to work or simply to activate my vISTA HOME PREMIUM 32

  original title: Activation key #.

  It's probably normal - it IS used by your previous installation

  You use telephone activation

  telephone activation.
  Click the Start button
  in the search box, type
  SLUI 4
  and press the Enter key
  Follow the instructions - but when asked which service you need the ansafone phone, don't answer - it should oblige the operator to answer, who can deal with you.

  You can also post a full report of MGADiag here, and we can advice a little more precisely what may be the problem...
  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) tool
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please
  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you have one) on the case with your machine, but do NOT quote the key on the sticker!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?PG=COA

• Windows vista disk seems to not work

  I'm trying to reformat my computer, but when I try to boot from my 64 bit vista family drive premium without options appear. The disc spins, but it just shows the blue backscreen and does not run the usual options. I've only used the disc a couple of times before and it doesn't seem like scratches on it.

  If the problem is with the disc itself and I need to download files, how can I get it to load in the start?

  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  There is no place to download a legal copy of the installtaion disc.  Here is Microsoft's policy on replacing lost or defective software: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246.  You can always borrow a disk for Installation of Vista on the same size of the bit ANYONE and use if, for installation with your product key.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows Vista, scroll bars are not working.

  Scrollbars bounce upward when 'caught '. I also have to use the scroll arrows to one click at a time to move the page.

  It's the mouse that was defective. Bought and installed a new and scroll bars work properly. Thanks for your reply.

• HP laptop running windows vista family premium does not recognize my HTC Fuze smartphone when I connect it wil a usb connection.

  HP laptop running windows vista family premium does not recognize my HTC Fuze smartphone when I connect it wil a usb connection. I don't quite know what I changed. It allows to work so that I could sync to pc for outlook, etc. Also when I go to the link on the computer to display the drives and devices it does not show the connection. I use window mobile device centery. It says not connected. Thanks for your help.

  When I connect the HTC Fuze phone to the computer, it comes up with a window of synchronization and the phone starts to load.

  Sync Center says not connected and nothing is happening on the computer.

  When I bring mobile glass Center thing it doesn't say not connected to the smartphone.

  I don't see the phone of the link computer to which is connected to the hp laptop.

  the USB port works with my printer.

  What should I try next?   Thanks for your help.

  Hi Bill,

  You can try the following steps and check:

  Method 1:

  Connect the HTC Fuze to the computer, and then run the fixit and see if that makes a difference.

  Automatically, he diagnoses and fixes problems with the hardware. (USB) Keyboard and mouse are not detected by the Manager of devices or when they do not work.

  Method 2:

  If method 1 may not then try the following:

  If you are running Windows Vista 32 - bit, then Uninstall and reinstall the same.

  Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for Windows Vista (32-bit)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-in/Download/details.aspx?ID=14

  If the problem persists, please contact HTC.

  Please post with the State of the question.

• my task manager on windows vista family premium does not show the tabs before and used to work properly.

  my task manager on windows vista family premium does not show the tabs it used to, when I used to open the Task Manager it would be things like 'process' 'services' 'preformance' ect. in the tabs. but now when I open it it shows just a window that has two columns, one labeled task, and other labeled status. It shows what im running, but there any options at all as the winger treat ect. the window is not even an exit or minimize the icon as other windows are in the upper right. the only way to close it alt f4 do - what I do? Ive already tried to restart the computer, and I'm on the only account to administer it. I have a screenshot of the new manager of task here: http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/a_bakedpotato/vistataskmanagerisue.jpg

  Looks like you may have a virus or other malware. Get your updated antivirus program and boot into Safe Mode. Note that some viruses can hide from your normal antivirus program, so you really need to scan in Safe Mode. To enter in Safe Mode when you turn on first, press F8 on every seconds until you get the menu, and then select Safe Mode. Then run a complete system scan.

  Microsoft has suggestions and offerings to

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-a-computer-virus

  Moderator Forum Keith has a few suggestions along this line to

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  If that suits him fine. If this is not the case, use system restore to go back to an earlier date at the beginning of the problem. To run system restore, click Start-> programs-> Accessories-> System Tools-> system restore. Click on the box that says show more restore points.

  You can check the corrupted system files. Open an administrator command prompt and run SFC if the above does not help. Click START, and then type sfc in the search box, right-click to SFC. EXE and click run as administrator. Then, from the command prompt type sfc/scannow.

  Finally if all else fails, you can look at the rather cryptic system event log. To make, click Start-> Control Panel-> administration-> event viewer tools. Once in Event Viewer system log-click and scroll entries looking for these "error" with indicator see if you can find guidance on where the problem may be.

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  I hope this helps. Good luck.

• AFTER YOU INSTALL SERVICE PACK 1 FOR WINDOWS VISTA, MY COMPUTER WILL NOT START SAYS UNATTENDED, DLL

  AFTER YOU INSTALL SERVICE PACK 1 FOR WINDOWS VISTA, MY COMPUTER WILL NOT START SAYS UNATTENDED, DLL

  Follow these steps to try to solve your problems of boot.

   

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   

  If the system or Mode restore safe work not and you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, make a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Update for Windows Vista (KB969947) security does not maintain install

  Update for Windows Vista (KB969947) security does not maintain install
  I have tried several times over the past two months installing this update, nothing seems to help scaned pc thinking it as spyware or some other malicious code nothing it just fails and I can't clear it out! any help at all would be great!
  Thanks in advance

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on this machine (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

  The foregoing despite...

  See the section "How to get help" of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969947

  For individuals, please visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  Consumer Security Support homepage
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/

  For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

  For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• have windows vista and it does not recognize a blank cd - r when inserted

  I have windows vista and it does not recognize a blank cd - r when inserted. I think that it is the drive d. I then put a cd - r with music on it and it does not even recognize them. When I put a game disc in there he reads very well. What is the problem?

  Hello

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities. From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to read CD - r discs on the computer. Please correct me if I misunderstood.

  1. What is the brand and model of the DVD player?

  2. you get any error message?

  3 have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  Please go ahead and follow the steps mentioned below and later a update on the State of the question.

  Method 1: Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  Method 2: Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

  Please follow these recommended steps and post if you still experience the problem.

• I have Windows vista Ultimate edition. but he started asking for activation after the windows update while it has already been activated before the update.

  I have Windows vista Ultimate edition. but he started asking for activation after the windows update while it has already been activated before the update.

  Hello, Pichon,

  If Windows Vista application unexpected activation

  On rare occasions, you may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer that did not previously require Windows Vista activation or has already been activated successfully. For example, this may occur on a computer on which Windows Vista was preinstalled by an OEM installation or Volume licensing and are major hardware changes occurred, such as upgrading the hard disk and memory at the same time.

  If you are prompted to reactivate Windows Vista, you can do this by using the Windows Activation Wizard to:

  1. Click Start, and then click computer.
  2. Click System Properties on the toolbar, and then click click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click continue.
  3. Select the Windows Vista activation method that you want, and then follow the instructions.

  To avoid this problem in the future, obtain the latest service pack for your version of Windows Vista, either through automatic updates or direct download.

  To update to Windows Vista and prevent this activation problem does not happen:

  1. Click Start, click all programs, and then click Windows Update.
  2. Click find updates.
  3. As soon as Windows Vista found the updates, click the install updates button.

  How to activate Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  Activation fails when you try to activate Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 on the Internet

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921471

• How can I re - install Windows Vista if I have not all discs?

  Vista OEM on hard drive

  I have a LG E00, which came with Windows Vista pre-installed on it, but didn't come with disks. What happened is that I got a virus in my computer and I'll have to format the HD, how can I re - install Windows Vista, if I have not all discs?

  Hello, Icemen_O2828,

  LG E00 does not ring the bells in the computer world.  Are you sure it's okay?

  Support - LG LX120 is the only listed netbook

  When you contact LG application - minimal cost from $16-$20 recovery disks

  http://www.LG.com/us/computer-products/netbooks/LG-LGX120.jsp

• I have Windows Vista and I can not play Age of Empires II. What can I do?

  I have Windows Vista so I can not play AoE2. This is my favorite old game and I want to play again... and he says: 'Age of Empires II has stopped working' and 'a problem caused blocking the program works correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. Help me!!

  Hello
   
  Put the computer to boot and check if you can play the game:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
   
   
  Reference: Articles on Age of Empires II
  http://support.Microsoft.com/aoe2kingsfaq
   
   
  I also suggest you get in touch with Age Of Empires Forum which offers the best support.
  http://Forum.AgeCommunity.com/forums/thread/589934.aspx  

• I bought 13 PS elements and did not know that the Windows Vista operating system is not supported by this version.  How can I exchange the PS13 bought for a version of Photoshop that supports the Windows Vista operating system.

  I bought Photoshop elements 13 and did not know that the Windows Vista operating system is not supported.  How to exchange the 13 elements of Photoshop for a version of Photoshop that supports the Windows Vista operating system?

  Adobe does not sell older versions of their software, the best you could expect if the software will not work on Vista is to get a refund.

  Please see return, cancel or Exchange an order - Adobe

  http://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/return-cancel-or-change-order.html

• How can I uninstall windows vista if it is not authentic

  How to uninstall windows vista if it is not authentic

  Hello

  You do not uninstall as such.

  You would normally buy a legitimate operating system disk / license and do a clean install with it, by removing the non-genuine Vista during the installation process.

  Or you can download this program (Darik Boot and Nuke) > make a Bootable Disk with him > Boot and wipe the hard drive of everything:

  http://www.DBAN.org/

  You can buy a legitimate operating system if you want to continue to use this computer.

  See you soon.