Yep, that's the way it works. If you keep upgrading and swapping stuff out,
you eventually reach the point where Windows thinks it's on a new computer
and needs to be re-activated.
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"Stekri88" <Stekri88@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:104FA5D0-FC51-41AC-861B-CCB22A9E7F61@xxxxxx
Quote:
>
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Quote:
>> The key IS in use, by YOU. 
>>
>> You need to use the telephone option in the activation dialog to call a
>> toll
>> free number and activate the key again. Wait on the line until a
>> representative answers and they will complete the activation for you.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "Stekri88" <Stekri88@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:6C7AF920-60AC-466C-80F2-233E148D5263@xxxxxx Quote:
>> >I recently updated my BIOS and i have to Reactivate Windows Vista home
>> > premium (32bit)
>> >
>> > But every time it tries to automaticly activate it tells me the key is
>> > already in use.
>> >
>> >
> Thanks for the help, worked right away.
>
> I just want to add that i changed the Graphic card and the prosessor in my
> computer to, but it didnt need a reactivation untill i updated BIOS.