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Old 07-29-2009   #1 (permalink)


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Help Plz with Windows SP1

Hello


I installed SP1 on my Home Premium Build 6001 computer from Microsoft site. Today it asked for Activation key. Now my computer shows a blank black screen with a window asking for Activation key. What shall I do?

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Old 07-29-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2
 
 

Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

If this is a computer that you bought from some manufacturer, then there is normally a sticker on the back(desktop) or bottom (lappy) of the computer with the activation number. Info should be in the manual.

Gary
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Old 07-29-2009   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

I bought Windows Premium and installed it with the activation key. After installing SP1 it asked for the activation key. I used the same activation key and it is said it is already used. The other problem is that it says that my Windows is not genuine. Any help?
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Old 07-29-2009   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

Call Microsoft and have them sort it out.
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Old 07-29-2009   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

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Old 07-29-2009   #6 (permalink)


Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2
 
 

Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

I had a similar problem once. Try a phone activation. More info here if needed: Activate Vista by Phone
It was relatively painless for me. Hope it is for you too.

Gary
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Old 08-01-2009   #7 (permalink)


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Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

Thanks for your help.

I went to the company I bought the computer from and they solved the problem for me.
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Old 08-01-2009   #8 (permalink)


Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2
 
 

Re: Help Plz with Windows SP1

Glad you got it working. Enjoy.

Gary
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