"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:B1638C57-0628-4814-B960-376B231FE097@xxxxxx
Quote:
> Without a complete analysis of you recent installation
> log files, there is no way to determine why you are
> prompted for re-activation. However, there is a solution:
>
> You may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which
> Windows Vista was already activated by a Volume License or OEM
> installation:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;931573
>
> You can reset your Windows Vista activation by performing the following:
>
> 1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in:
> slui.exe 4
>
> 2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
>
> 3. Select your Country.
>
> 4. Follow the instructions for phone activation.
>
> 5. Once completed, restart your computer.
you forgot to add:
6. Keep that phone number handy because you're gonna need it, often.