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Old 10-18-2007   #1 (permalink)
StephR


 
 

windows vista not valid license

my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista license
is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not ever
go to start up screen.

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Old 10-18-2007   #2 (permalink)
Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
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.

--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
> license
> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
> ever
> go to start up screen.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #3 (permalink)
Kevin Weaver


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

"StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
> license
> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
> ever
> go to start up screen.

Welcome to the party.

Next!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #4 (permalink)
Kevin Weaver


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23ECftbUEIHA.1184@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
> 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.
>
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
>> license
>> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I
>> can
>> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
>> ever
>> go to start up screen.
>
>
You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and will not
again.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #5 (permalink)
Telstar


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license


"Kevin Weaver" <kevinkeithweaver@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:MtCRi.7623$sm6.7449@xxxxxx
Quote:

> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23ECftbUEIHA.1184@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
>> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
>>> license
>>> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I
>>> can
>>> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
>>> ever
>>> go to start up screen.
>>
>>
>
> You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and will
> not again.
>
That is your choice. But this response is not relevant.


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #6 (permalink)
Kevin Weaver


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

"Telstar" <none@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uuoIuzUEIHA.4308@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
> "Kevin Weaver" <kevinkeithweaver@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:MtCRi.7623$sm6.7449@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:%23ECftbUEIHA.1184@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>> Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>>> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
>>>> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
>>>> license
>>>> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I
>>>> can
>>>> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and
>>>> not ever
>>>> go to start up screen.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and will
>> not again.
>>
>
> That is your choice. But this response is not relevant.
>
>
What is ? Calling every time Microsoft feels like they want to be touched by
a phone call ? Sorry, you may like playing that game. I don't.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #7 (permalink)
Christopher R. Lee


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

Thanks for the info about slui.

However, that's yet another kludge that ordinary users should be protected
from.

Regards



"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> a écrit dans le message
de news:%23ECftbUEIHA.1184@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
> 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.
>
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
>> license
>> is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I
>> can
>> log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
>> ever
>> go to start up screen.
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #8 (permalink)
wheelman


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

WELCOME TO VISTA ,AND THESE KINDS OF HITS,ARE GONNA JUST KEEP ON COMEING,,I
WILL GIVE UP MY COPY OF WIN XP PRO WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD
HANDS..VISTA IS DEFECTIVE AND JUST PLAIN OLD CRAP,UNCLE BILL STOLE OUR
MONEY...

"Kevin Weaver" wrote:
Quote:

> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
> > license
> > is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
> > log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
> > ever
> > go to start up screen.
>
>
> Welcome to the party.
>
> Next!
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #9 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

Andre, READ his post!!!!!!!!!

He can NOT get to start up screen!!!!!

"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
Quote:

> Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
> 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.
>
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "StephR" <StephR@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5695FFD8-B751-41B3-850E-BFE040C045FB@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
> > license
> > is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
> > log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
> > ever
> > go to start up screen.
>
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-18-2007   #10 (permalink)
HeyBub


 
 

Re: windows vista not valid license

Kevin Weaver wrote:
Quote:

>
> You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and
> will not again.
Okay. Buy another copy.

Works for me.


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