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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...
    • lostman24
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    • activation issues error message expired license release candidate software support technical help windows 7 windows activation
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows Activation

    Just got a new PC--Dell with Vista Basic. I immediately downloaded and installed Windows 7. I did not activate Vista before installing Win 7. I have tried several times to activate Win 7 but it will not accept the product key number on my PC. I get a message to the effect that the key is not...
    • fibaldwin
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    • dell pc installation issues operating system product key reinstallation technical support uninstall issues vista basic windows 7 windows activation
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support