I have a netbook that originally had XP installed. I upgraded to Win7 and experienced no problems. Thought I would try Linux Ubuntu...too much for me. Had to download Gparted to slick disk. Worked well, reinstalled Win7 using a legally purchased upgrade disk...no probs until activation time. Won't accept the activation code. So am I supposed to purchase a full version of win7? Not likely...the old net book is to slow for win8. Any ideas?
📎 AI Summary:
The original poster encountered activation issues after reinstalling Windows 7 on a netbook previously upgraded from XP, questioning whether a full version purchase is necessary. A respondent suggested using the phone activation method as a solution. Another user inquired if this was the first and only installation of Windows 7 on that device, implying potential issues with multiple activations or license validity. Overall, the discussion centers on activating Windows 7 after reinstallation and license concerns.
The original poster encountered activation issues after reinstalling Windows 7 on a netbook previously upgraded from XP, questioning whether a full version purchase is necessary. A respondent suggested using the phone activation method as a solution. Another user inquired if this was the first and only installation of Windows 7 on that device, implying potential issues with multiple activations or license validity. Overall, the discussion centers on activating Windows 7 after reinstallation and license concerns.
davidhk129
Essential Member
Use Activation by Phone method.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html
