Vista - vista activation after bios upgrade.

03-08-2008

I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.

One frustated Vista user.
Jon

03-08-2008

It is in use; by you!
When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real person.
Should take 10-15 minutes.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

"Jon L" wrote:

Quote:

> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

**Zdon** · 03-08-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Mick Murphy

It is in use; by you!
When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real person.
Should take 10-15 minutes.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

"Jon L" wrote:

Quote:

> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

Agreed. And, if the first person you talk to is a problem, then politely say goodnight. Then, call back and you'll be likely to talk to someone more accommodating.

03-08-2008

Windows Vista Activation FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...vationfaq.mspx
"The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process"

--
...winston
ms-mvp windows live mail

"Jon L" <Jon L@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:977D1052-6EF0-4B41-856F-9F5711E2BBB9@xxxxxx

Quote:

> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon

03-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
Jon L n/a posts	vista activation after bios upgrade. I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated. One frustated Vista user. Jon
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03-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
Mick Murphy n/a posts	RE: vista activation after bios upgrade. It is in use; by you! When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real person. Should take 10-15 minutes. -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Jon L" wrote: Quote: > I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me > to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I > try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i > shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a > contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated. > > One frustated Vista user. > Jon
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03-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
Zdon Ultimate x64/32bit 68 posts	Re: vista activation after bios upgrade. Quote: Originally Posted by Mick Murphy It is in use; by you! When you activate, take the phone option, and hold on for a real person. Should take 10-15 minutes. -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Jon L" wrote: Quote: > I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me > to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I > try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i > shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a > contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated. > > One frustated Vista user. > Jon Agreed. And, if the first person you talk to is a problem, then politely say goodnight. Then, call back and you'll be likely to talk to someone more accommodating.
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03-08-2008	#4 (permalink)
...winston n/a posts	Re: vista activation after bios upgrade. Windows Vista Activation FAQ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...vationfaq.mspx "The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process" -- ...winston ms-mvp windows live mail "Jon L" <Jon L@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:977D1052-6EF0-4B41-856F-9F5711E2BBB9@xxxxxx Quote: > I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me > to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I > try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i > shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a > contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated. > > One frustated Vista user. > Jon
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