Windows 7 Activation key error

craig73

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Have a Lenovo 50-80 that came with win8, did the upgrade to win 10, later got a notice to update win10 and the thing just died.
I like win7 as it runs all my goodies just fine, so I replaced the hd with a ssd, loaded it with win7 ultimate boxed version, when I tried to register it I got this error code 0xC004C008. :( What is the easiest way to fix the problem. craig73
 
Try to use thea activate by phone method and give them the key and proof of purchase and they get you activated
 
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Is this a legitimate key you own. This error means that key has been activated too many times
 
Yes plus different versions have limited rearm counts or keys that are widely used can be revoked by MS
 
I have another question, is there somewhere on my pc that tells me if the key was activated. (on this pc) As I may have entered it to auto file?
 
Checked using right click computer, properties, wasn't activated automatically, trying to get in touch with vender whom I bought it from, if they can't supply me with another copy I will be asking for a refund via Ebay or paypal thanks for all the help Craig
 
It states,"cannot be used to activate win on this pc." I contacted vendor and they sent me a key which verified the fact this was not a"virgin" disc, asked for refund and they have agreed, so now I have a copy of win7 ultimate and no key to register it, can I buy a key from Microsoft?? thanks Craig
 
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