product key

Just installed win 8, but failed to activate the installation. Is it no longer possible to do so, as the system is no longer updated by MS? When I try I only get the answer: This key does not work. Check it out and try again or try another one. Can I somehow check the key, other than to see...

I have a VAIO core i5 laptop that died, seemingly of some sort of hard disk issues (or possibly a virus? ... However, McAfee didn't alert me to any virus problems). I tried lots of fixes (including using a bootable recovery USB that I had created in the past. For some reason, however, that...

I have a VAIO core i5 laptop that died, seemingly of hard disk trouble. After trying lots of fixes (including using my bootable USB, which just wouldn't work), I finally managed to get the computer to initiate recovery via 'VAIO Assist' and to do some hard disk repair, and then it seemed to work...

Due to poor performance on my old PC I'm thinking of doing a complete Windows 10 reload to clean things up. I have Outlook 2013 that I originally bought on ebay some five years ago. Would I be able to re-use my existing product key? If so, how do I find my existing product key on my PC - I'm...

anyone know how to put win7 onto ide in old laptop. original install ran out i keep receiving windows not genuine.tried formatting with dariks boot and wont work.tried new install and required driver is missing.cannot make bootrec work. tried re-arm. no chance.simply only want win7 to...

Every time I open my laptop I get a message alerting me that it's time to renew my Windows 10 license. I got a free upgrade about a year after I bought my laptop (2014) and do not have a product key. The message I am getting is to go to PS settings and then Activation. At this point, I am...

I'm about to upgrade some of my components, and by that I mean I'm basically building a whole new machine...I'm going to replace my motherboard/cpu, video card, RAM, and adding a second SSD for more storage. So essentially the only things I'll be keeping are my PSU and current SSD. When I do all...

Hi All, I am trying to install Windows 8.1 onto a new hard drive that is attached to a computer that already runs Windows 8.1 x32. I downloaded Windows 8.1 installation from Microsoft and made a bootable USB. When I type in the Product Key, I get the error code "The Product Key entered does...

So, just 4 days ago I upgraded my PC’s OS to Windows 7 Home Premium from Windows Vista Home Premium. The Windows 7 isn’t yet activated (as my final destination isn’t it) and is operating within its 30 days grace period. So, I tried to upgrade to Windows 8.1 with a product key but it wouldn’t...

Hi, I would like to ask the honored, experienced colleagues for help. I have a Lenovo ideacentre b520 computer. I have been very satisfied with this computer for several years. By upgrading to win 10, he was super, absolutely quiet, with a touch screen and maximally suited me. I do not play on...

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Windows 7 Invalid Product Key problem after formatting 3,4 times,before working fine ,how to solve?

I bought a used computer that was completely emptied of the operating system. On another computer (with Win 10 Home) I created a Windows installation media on a USB flash drive. With this USB stick I installed Windows on my computer. During or after the installation, no activation code was...

Hello, I'm looking for a brand new laptop that is compatible with Windows 7. To be clear, I would be using this laptop exclusively offline for one application that is not compatible with Windows 10. I have my own retail license of Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit that I would be using for this...

Hello Users, how can i format my windows to install a fresh Windows 7 and use the product key of the bottom of my notebook?

I am in need of a replacement disc or ISO image for Office Professional Plus 2010, but my product key will work only with the image distributed through Open Licensing. And I no longer have access to the download through the Microsoft Web sight. Any help would be eternally (or at least until...

About 3 years ago i purchased a laptop with windows 8.1 pre installed on it. After a recent windows update it asks me now to activate windows. Windows was activated in the shop i purchased it. What do i do next

Hello all , I bought a Windows 10 Pro x64 dvd , I installed it yesterday . It was on a very long time I chose keep folders and apps , and everything went well . It first updated to a newer windows version then it installed , the thing that puzzles me is I didn't have to enter the product key ...

Hi Upgraded to windows 10 Home 32bit and 64bit, by free download at the release stage. all OK for a long time then crash. Bought windows10 Home 32bit & 64bit (to meet my 2 disc system requirement) on USB Pen drive, found my old PC would not load from USB so used Product Key to download...

Hi guys. I have a Sony vaio that has recently been wiped unfortunately been hacked again for the second time damn neighbors. Anyway I need to clean reinstall it all. Apparently I need a product key. I just had it repaired and the guy that repaired it upgraded it and didn’t give me the key...