windows activation

  1. Releasing Windows 10 Build 19044.1499 to Release Preview Channel

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Build 19044.1499 (21H2) (KB5009596) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue in Microsoft UI Automation that might cause Microsoft Outlook to stop...
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    Windows 8 Reinstall / Product Key Trouble / Upgrade?

    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...
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    Windows 8 Computer has been asking me to "Activate Windows" for the past 6 years.

    I have had this PC for the past 6ish years, and ever since day one, every few hours, about 3-4 times a day, whatever program or application i'm in will close and prompt me with a completely blue screen telling me to activate windows and only gives me the option of going to my PC Settings before...
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    Windows 10 ISO after Jul 29th

    I have a burned Win10 ISO that was installed. After July 29 will I be able to do another clean install with the ISO and have it activated?? Thanks
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    Windows 7 Suddenly My Windows 7 Is Designated as Not Genuine

    I have a Lenovo T430 laptop that came with MS 7 64. The only thing I changed out was the hard drive to an SSD and the single channel 4 gig RAM to 8 gig dual channel. Both were done over a year ago and I had no issues with these upgrades at all. Now I don't use my laptop for anything else than...
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    Windows 7 Cannot activate windows from iso file (this is a default key), Can anyone help?

    Hi, unfortunately my Lenovo e530 laptop run into a little issue recently and i was looking for a way to reinstall windows but without having to do a whole factory reset, as with the built in setup files, there only appears to be the option to restore to factory default and no 'repair only'...
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    Windows 7 ORDINAL NOT Found

    This is a problem that I created by doing something stupid. Like recovering my laptop with the recovery disks for my desktop. Now I am trying to recover my laptop. I have a message that says "ordinal 383 could not be located in the dynamic link library iertutil.dll." (HKCMD.EXE) When I go...
  8. Windows 7 Is it possible to reset my PC without the installation disk?

    I had my computer custom built for me about 2 years ago from Micro-Center, a computer store near me that sells every PC component you can think of, and they'll put it all together for you too. My PC is still running fast and does everything I need it to do, but I'm ready for a refresh! Overall...
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    Windows 8 Freeze on startup Windows 8

    My computer freezes on every startup and after restarting 2-3 times. And then it can freeze up at at any random time. I'm pretty sure it's not overheating. I also checked the task manager, my disk and CPU usage was up to 95% most of the time. So I uninstalled a few stuff which I didn't use and I...
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    Windows 7 windows 7 wont install drivers

    I have a Tosh satellite L505D-ES025 that I purchased in May 2010.The hard drive ("HD") failed in June 2012. In checking the Toshiba forum for this model.I have noticed a number of owners have the similar problem with HD failures . Toshiba wants $250 for a replacment drive. I have installed a...
  11. Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows by using the Windows Activation wizard: "Th

    Describes a problem in which you receive an error message when you try to use the Windows Activation wizard to activate a copy of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Resolutions are provided. Link Removed - Invalid URL
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    Describes a problem in which you receive an error message when you try to use the Windows Activation wizard to activate a copy of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Resolutions are provided. More...
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    Windows 7 Vista & W7 license options

    I have a PC with full legit W7 Ultimate installed. I also have a currently unused full legit Vista license. (originally came with PC .. I bought new OS not upgrade) I am building a new PC and wish to use the W7 license so I can put 64bit W7 on my new PC ... easy enough as it will be a clean...
  14. Windows 7 Windows Activation

    I work on a Mac. Recently (for online business purposes) I purchased Parallels in order to download Windows 7 Home Premium. This is where my problems started. I am a South African working in Korea. I could not download Windows 7 because I was told that my purchase would not be valid for that...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Build 7601 (This copy of windows not genuine)

    Hi, I'm not computer savvy and I have joined this group out of shear frustration. I don't even know if I'm in the right group, but here goes. I've had my HP desktop for 2 years without a problem, now I'm getting this message (see title) in the bottom right corner. I've contacted HP and...
  16. Error 0xC004E002 during activation for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Ser

    Describes an issue in which you may receive an "0xC004E002" error message when you try to activate Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2. Link Removed
  17. Error message "The following failure occurred while trying to use the product key: Code: 0xC004F061"

    How to resolve Error Code: 0xC004F061 received when you try to activate a copy of Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) product key Link Removed
  18. Windows 7 Validated As Non-Genuine on Unsupported Editions with MUI Language Pack Ins

    After using hack to install language packs on non-supported editions of Windows 7, the Windows 7 operating system may be unsuccessful and validated as non-genuine (in other words, pirated or counterfeit) when user is trying to install updates on Windows Update or download files from the...
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    Windows Vista 7 only allows IE and nothing else internet related

    Well ill be honest, im not the most tech savvy person around so bare with me. Ill keept it simple, i just bought windows 7 home premium, downloaded it from microsofts website. Everything seems to be working fine EXCEPT the fact that the only internet application that is being allowed to run is...
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    Windows 7 Everytime I log in, I get a "Windows Activation" screen, saying activate Windows now

    Everytime I log in, I get a "Windows Activation" screen, saying activate Windows now the activation period has expired. Then it gives me the option to activate now or activate later, why is this? I have the windows 7 release cand. and isin't it supposed to expire in like 2010? Please help...