key validation

Pardon the length; I'll try hard to keep it short as possible. I know there is a lot on the internet concerning genuine Windows 7 64 OS suddenly being flagged as not valid. I tried a number of ideas postulated on the web but I still can't get it to work. Now to be honest this issue has been...

I have a few laptops that run Vista and I need to do a clean install on them. Instead of having to buy a new OS disc for each one is it possible to buy one and use on all machines? I was hoping that I'd be able to get the validation key for each machine and install from the one disc? Thanks

Would it make any sense to install a copy of XP Professional (retail) in a virtual machine in order to test the Activation Key for authenticity? The reason I ask is that I purchased a used copy of XP Pro retail version for the key that I need to migrate my existing installation to the new pc...

Hello guys, i normally install red alert 3 in my laptop (win7 x64) and when i run the game it stops me to verify the key (which i bought) and when i confirm the key the message comes up again and again. what's the matter here? the game runs normally on my desktop (win vissta x32)... thanks.

Hi, My computer notified me last night that my version of Windows 7 Ultimate may be a pirated version! And I think it intends to shut windows down on my computer if I do not provide an Activation Key that it likes. I bought a Full install (OEM) version of Windows 7 Ultimate last night and...

in my opinion sadly the only thing you will experience from microsoft hotline is a waste of your time, and / or money. my reasons were based on the following. i was transferred to three different reps, each of which i was asked my full name, phone number, email, edition of windows and reasons...

Originally I "updated" my Windows 7 RC to Windows 7 Professional (student version). Unfortunately this seems to be a little unstable. Would I be able to insert my W7 Professional upgrade cd and then "custom" install over my partition that has my W7 professional on it already or would it say my...

Hey guys- I have an interesting problem. I'm running W7 and can connect to my wireless network fine when I have no security, but when I apply my WEP encryption my W7 laptop won't connect. It says I need to verify the key and I am 100% sure the key is correct. Any suggestions? Sorry if...