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    2 day(s) until automatic activation. Activate Windows now

    Discussion in 'HP' started by McGrady, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's what it says when I go into control panel>system. I just reformatted 2 days ago. Is this normal? I am not using a cracked Vista or anything of the sort. This pc came with Vista pre-installed. I click the activate windows now and it says my product key for vista home premium is invalid. I never typed in a key though...Is this serious? What happens after the 2 days? Should I call HP and find out *** is going on.
     
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    santa-u2 Notebook Consultant

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    try the key at the back of laptop first.
    I think u can register vista online directly
    if the activation said not able to register online
    I think somehow it will able to generate a series of number that allow u to call microsoft and register through phone.
     
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Theres a key already in by default and when i first got my laptop i didnt have to enter anything in. all i did was restore my pc back to factory settings.
     
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    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Use the keys on the bottom, then call Microsoft to activate.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008
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    "You reformat your hard disk. Reformatting erases your activation status. In this case, you’ll have 30 days to activate Windows again."

    Ok. Re-activated it. Phew.
     
    McGrady, Aug 30, 2008
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