Vista - New mobo, new activation key?

12-04-2007

Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same computer,
motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

12-04-2007

You do not have buy another one, just reactivate the one you have. During
its dialogue with you it should have suggested you use a phone activation,
even give you a toll free number to call. When you do, tell them you
replaced a blown motherboard. They will give you a long number to type in
and you will be all set. Max 5 minutes, usually much quicker.

Michel

"RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
> computer,
> motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

12-04-2007

Did it say you had to buy a new copy? No, it said you have to reactivate,
use the activate by phone option and explain what you did.

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"RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
> computer,
> motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

12-04-2007

No, you don't have to buy anything.
Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number.
You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a
few questions.
If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person
to talk to.
Explain what you changed.

"RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
> computer,
> motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

12-04-2007

Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone
option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online."

"Dave" wrote:

Quote:

> No, you don't have to buy anything.
> Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number.
> You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a
> few questions.
> If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person
> to talk to.
> Explain what you changed.
>
>
>
> "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
> > computer,
> > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

>
>

**Brink** · 12-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by JerryMatson

Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone
option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online."

Hi Jerry,

This tutorial will show you how to do a phone activation and get the phone number.

Activate Vista by Phone

Shawn

12-04-2007

It has been a long time since I needed it. I seem to remember that you try
to activate on-line, after that fails you are given the option to try by
phone. You first get an automated system that will probably also fail, hang
on, a human will come on and take care of the problem.
Michael

"JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone
> option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online."
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> No, you don't have to buy anything.
>> Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number.
>> You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a
>> few questions.
>> If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real
>> person
>> to talk to.
>> Explain what you changed.
>>
>>
>>
>> "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in
>> message
>> news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
>> > computer,
>> > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

>>
>>

12-04-2007

"JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:29A06DDA-98FE-4CC0-B092-72D887ACD492@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone
> option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online."

Online activation must fail before the options are delivered.

Quote:

>
> "Dave" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > No, you don't have to buy anything.
> > Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number.
> > You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a
> > few questions.
> > If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person
> > to talk to.
> > Explain what you changed.
> >
> >
> >
> > "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
> > > computer,
> > > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

> >
> >

12-04-2007

Start - type "slui 4" in the search box, and hit Enter

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"JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone
> option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online."
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> No, you don't have to buy anything.
>> Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number.
>> You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a
>> few questions.
>> If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real
>> person
>> to talk to.
>> Explain what you changed.
>>
>>
>>
>> "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in
>> message
>> news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same
>> > computer,
>> > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

>>
>>

12-17-2007

Is the only way i would need a new key by getting a new Mother board? Because
i recently sent it fro repairs and they not only didnt fix the problem but
the video card has been running worse and worse and my games arent working as
well as they had before. Do you think they tampered with my machine?

"RancidKoolaid" wrote:

Quote:

> Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same computer,
> motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?

12-04-2007	#1 (permalink)
RancidKoolaid n/a posts	New mobo, new activation key? Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same computer, motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?
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12-04-2007	#2 (permalink)
Michael Walraven n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? You do not have buy another one, just reactivate the one you have. During its dialogue with you it should have suggested you use a phone activation, even give you a toll free number to call. When you do, tell them you replaced a blown motherboard. They will give you a long number to type in and you will be all set. Max 5 minutes, usually much quicker. Michel "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same > computer, > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?
My System Specs

12-04-2007	#3 (permalink)
David B. n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? Did it say you had to buy a new copy? No, it said you have to reactivate, use the activate by phone option and explain what you did. -- ---- Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 _________________________________________________________________________________ "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same > computer, > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?
My System Specs

12-04-2007	#4 (permalink)
Dave n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? No, you don't have to buy anything. Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number. You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a few questions. If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person to talk to. Explain what you changed. "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same > computer, > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?
My System Specs

12-04-2007	#5 (permalink)
JerryMatson n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online." "Dave" wrote: Quote: > No, you don't have to buy anything. > Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number. > You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a > few questions. > If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person > to talk to. > Explain what you changed. > > > > "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: > > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same > > computer, > > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain? > >
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12-04-2007	#6 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,988 posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? Quote: Originally Posted by JerryMatson Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online." Hi Jerry, This tutorial will show you how to do a phone activation and get the phone number. Activate Vista by Phone Shawn
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12-04-2007	#7 (permalink)
Michael Walraven n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? It has been a long time since I needed it. I seem to remember that you try to activate on-line, after that fails you are given the option to try by phone. You first get an automated system that will probably also fail, hang on, a human will come on and take care of the problem. Michael "JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:29A06DDA-98FE-4CC0-B092-72D887ACD492@xxxxxx Quote: > Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone > option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online." > > "Dave" wrote: > Quote: >> No, you don't have to buy anything. >> Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number. >> You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a >> few questions. >> If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real >> person >> to talk to. >> Explain what you changed. >> >> >> >> "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in >> message >> news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: >> > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same >> > computer, >> > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain? >> >>
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12-04-2007	#8 (permalink)
David Morgan \(MAMS\) n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? "JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:29A06DDA-98FE-4CC0-B092-72D887ACD492@xxxxxx Quote: > Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone > option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online." Online activation must fail before the options are delivered. Quote: > > "Dave" wrote: > Quote: > > No, you don't have to buy anything. > > Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number. > > You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a > > few questions. > > If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real person > > to talk to. > > Explain what you changed. > > > > > > > > "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in message > > news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: > > > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same > > > computer, > > > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain? > > > >
My System Specs

12-04-2007	#9 (permalink)
Dave n/a posts	Re: New mobo, new activation key? Start - type "slui 4" in the search box, and hit Enter -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "JerryMatson" <JerryMatson@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:29A06DDA-98FE-4CC0-B092-72D887ACD492@xxxxxx Quote: > Can someone please post the phone number here? I am not getting the phone > option available to me in the dialog box, only "activate online." > > "Dave" wrote: > Quote: >> No, you don't have to buy anything. >> Try the activation again, and when it fails, call the telephone number. >> You will have to enter the series of numbers on the screen, then answer a >> few questions. >> If the robot doesn't approve, stay on the line until you get a real >> person >> to talk to. >> Explain what you changed. >> >> >> >> "RancidKoolaid" <RancidKoolaid@xxxxxx> wrote in >> message >> news:7F5FD31F-044C-4013-9AEC-A1F9F7C8B53F@xxxxxx Quote: >> > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same >> > computer, >> > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain? >> >>
My System Specs

12-17-2007	#10 (permalink)
Eww cooteez n/a posts	RE: New mobo, new activation key? Is the only way i would need a new key by getting a new Mother board? Because i recently sent it fro repairs and they not only didnt fix the problem but the video card has been running worse and worse and my games arent working as well as they had before. Do you think they tampered with my machine? "RancidKoolaid" wrote: Quote: > Vista is telling me I have to re-activate my Windows install. Same computer, > motherboard died, had to put in a new one, now I gotta buy Vista gain?
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