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The tag craig73 is associated with a Windows activation error. In the tagged thread, a user with the username craig73 describes a problem activating Windows 7 Ultimate on a Lenovo 50-80 laptop that originally came with Windows 8 and was upgraded to Windows 10. After a failed Windows 10 update, the user replaced the hard drive with an SSD and installed Windows 7 Ultimate, but received error code 0xC004C008 during activation. The thread seeks advice on resolving this activation issue, which is a common problem when reinstalling an older Windows version on hardware that originally had a newer OS.
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    Windows 7 Activation key error

    Have a Lenovo 50-80 that came with win8, did the upgrade to win 10, later got a notice to update win10 and the thing just died. I like win7 as it runs all my goodies just fine, so I replaced the hd with a ssd, loaded it with win7 ultimate boxed version, when I tried to register it I got this...
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    • activation boxed version computer issues craig73 error error resolution installation legacy systems lenovo registration ssd tech support troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support