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    I cannot seem to activate windows

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by FitnessJunkie, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. FitnessJunkie

    FitnessJunkie Notebook Consultant

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    In my new G1S I noticed at the bottom of the 'system' screen, there is a link that says "2 days until automatic activation" When I try to activate windows (by clicking the link), I can a screen that says the product key you typed is invalid.

    Anyone know why this is so? Do I need to activate windows?

    Thanks much for your help.
     
    FitnessJunkie, Aug 4, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Call MS, im assuming you have a retail copy and its all legal and valid.

    If its pirated thats probably your problem.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 4, 2007
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    System64 Windows 7 x64

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    Thanks

    I'll take a look at that link. If the Software is pirated then it came like that from the vendor.
     
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    OK I had to call MS and went through the process of going through 54 or so numbers to activate the crazy thing. Seemed like it worked. Thanks.
     
    FitnessJunkie, Aug 4, 2007
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