Vista - Windows Activation doesn't accept my key (RC1 5600)

Hello.

I turned on my PC today and tried to log in when Vista prompts me to
activate Windows. It says that my activation period has expired and that I
need a new key. I tried using the key I installed Vista with but I only get
an error and Vista logs me out again. I thought Vista was going to function
until at least 2007?

I also thought that I would be ok and be able to backup a few files in case
I can't activate Windows again, but it doesn't even let me! I can just run
with "reduced functionality" which just runs Firefox and allows me to visit
sites. I can't access any files on my harddrive or "My Computer" using
Windows Key+E.

Does anyone know what I need to do to make my key work again?

The error I get when I try to activate is 0xC004F008. I'm running Windows
Vista RC1, Build 5600.

Hi,

Seems like you are using a "already activated" license key! You should
probably get a new key and activitate it again

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Regards,
Hardik Shah
http://hardiks.blogspot.com


"Senap" wrote:

> Hello.
>
> I turned on my PC today and tried to log in when Vista prompts me to
> activate Windows. It says that my activation period has expired and that I
> need a new key. I tried using the key I installed Vista with but I only get
> an error and Vista logs me out again. I thought Vista was going to function
> until at least 2007?
>
> I also thought that I would be ok and be able to backup a few files in case
> I can't activate Windows again, but it doesn't even let me! I can just run
> with "reduced functionality" which just runs Firefox and allows me to visit
> sites. I can't access any files on my harddrive or "My Computer" using
> Windows Key+E.
>
> Does anyone know what I need to do to make my key work again?
>
> The error I get when I try to activate is 0xC004F008. I'm running Windows
> Vista RC1, Build 5600.