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    Windows 8 Activation

    Hi everyone, I find myself in a bit of a bind. I'm fixing a PC for a family friend - the motherboard died. Anyway, it was running Windows 8.1 - (I believe it was a cracked version - dunno, didn't build it). So anyway, the motherboard died, so I swapped like for like - A Gigabyte SKT-AM3...
    • Magicthise
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    • 64-bit activation activation issues compatibility error message family help gigabyte legit key media tool microsoft motherboard non uefi pc repair retail copy software activation system update technical support usb installation windows 8.1 windows licensing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cheapest copy of Windows 7 to install on new computer without OS???

    Hey guys, Just bought a new desktop without an OS. The exact same system was £100 (I'm in the U.K by the way) more expensive. And after doing some research, I discovered you could get Windows 7 for around £70. So I figured I'd save a bit of money, seeing as I'm on a tight budget. But whilst...
    • RainWIzard24
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    • amazon budget cheap cost desktop distribution ebay home premium installation oem professional retail copy software u.k. upgrade windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 8 Question about free win 10 upgrade.

    Sorry if this has been gone over here, but I couldn't find any information. Once windows 10 is up and running, what happens to my version of windows 8.1. I bought a retail copy of it for this computer and it wasn't cheap. Will I be able to install it in another pc sometime in the future and...
    • jmf1964
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    • activation future use installation license inquiry retail copy upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 0xC004008 well... damn. what now?

    I just built a new system. It had been working for a few days now... but then 'The product key you typed cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer.". But I bought this... a retail copy, even. I had this problem with my first gaming rig a couple years ago where I actually had to call MS...
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    Windows 7 Discussion about MS Genuine Advantage

    This is not an issue but an observation open for discussion. Ever since installing Win 7 home in December of last year I have my computer boot interrupted at least every month by a dialog box "informing" me that I may not have a genuine copy of Win 7 and requesting my input to verify that I...
    • fjgold
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    • activation annoyances discussion genuine advantage home premium microsoft retail copy software user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Major Upset with Mickeysoft

    I purchased a retail copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. It would not activate using the code in the box. Seems the code in the box was for what ever reason deemed no good by the registration server. Had to call to get it activated. Why? Retail box purchases should have unlimitied installs, correct...
    • lorenkjr1
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    • activation customer service home premium installation mickeysoft registration retail copy support windows 7
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 0% success

    Forgive for the double post--- my aggrivation must be shared. ive been googling my ass off for 4 hours with no helpful information. I have removed all periphs and unneeded hardware -- ram -- disabled floppy -- everything but video card. Drives have been formatted and partitioned a few times...
    • gabe4183
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    • 32 bit 64 bit bios chkdsk debugging error floppy disk formatting installation motherboard partitioning pc hardware performance ram issues raptor drive retail copy troubleshooting usbdvd user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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