Have just tried to install new unused Vista Ultimate. Clean hd, System previously ran XP. Code on the box is xxxxx-xxx-xxx-xxx and the athentication would not accept this form of input. It did not put the dashes in the correct place. I went to the next step and the authentication was rejected, error report said that the code was already in use. I have continued and installed SP1 as recomended elsewhere. The authentication code now refuses any input after the 6th digit. I have retrieved the key using a key finder utility, and this is of the correct form but still will not authenticate the installation. Any help out there?
Solved Vista authentication
- Thread starter cyrilw
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Try this, if it does not work a rep will come on to help
Activate Windows 7 by Phone - Windows 7 Forums
For Vista, too
Activate Windows 7 by Phone - Windows 7 Forums
For Vista, too
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Thanks for this link Richard. Still had problems with operators working from check lists rather than listening to my input. Eventually was given another phone number which connected me with someone who did listen, generated a new code, waited to see if it worked and then confirmed it by email. Excellent service in the end!
Regards,
Jim
Regards,
Jim
My Computer
Thank you for the rep and kind words
Can you give us the number, so that I may more efficiently help others?
Can you give us the number, so that I may more efficiently help others?
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT
Hello Richard, silly me I meant to include the number which is: 0844 800 2400
Regards,
Jim
Regards,
Jim
My Computer
TY others that see it will be helped.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS420
- Memory
- 6 gig
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
- Hard Drives
- 640 gb
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB
- Mouse
- Dell USB 4 button optical
- Other Info
- DSL provided by ATT