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    OH MY!! Please help asap!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    OK I just noticed this... I was checking out my welcome center and at the bottom near my windows key I noticed it said

    2 days until automatic activation... Activate Windows now..

    Confused I hit activate now and this window popped up saying my key is no good (see pics)


    Um how the heck did this happen? All I did was install SP1 and update the BIOS!!!

    what the f do I do!
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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  2. sterben

    sterben Notebook Consultant

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    I had the same thing happen when I installed my new 8800M.

    Just re-enter the product key on the bottom of your laptop as a 'new key' and it should work fine; it did for me at least.
     
    sterben, Jun 27, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Updating the BIOS must have changed the motherboard details which triggered windows to think its not the notebook the OEM licence was meant for.

    This happens when you change motherboards on OEM licences.

    Contact Sager or Microsoft before your notebook locks down
     
    flipfire, Jun 27, 2008
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  4. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yep just reactivate, no big deal, click type new key and re enter the key from the bottom of the system. and then if its still not activated use the automated phone system to reactivate it..
     
    zfactor, Jun 27, 2008
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    So use the telephone activation option. I had the same problem last year when I cloned the HDD. Vista decided that it was on a new computer.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 27, 2008
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  6. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Reactivate it again,nothing to get worried.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 27, 2008
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  7. eleron911

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    Call them and activate , simplest way.
     
    eleron911, Jun 27, 2008
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  8. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    How do I call them?
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    According to MS, the telephone number varies depending on location, and should be provided to you as part of the activation process on the computer itself. Also, check out MS KB950929, reproduced on this webpage.
     
    Shyster1, Jun 27, 2008
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  10. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    It should give you the option to activate by phone.
     
    Vedya, Jun 27, 2008
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  11. Garandhero

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    there isnt... see my pic above those are the only 3 options.

    im on the phone with microsoft but they keep saying i need a product activation key not just a product key....

    All i have is the info on my sticker on the bottom?
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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  12. Garandhero

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    oK i Just typed in my product ID from under the puter and that worked... Microsoft guy said the BIOS is tied to the key or w/e and thats why it reset...

    why didnt this affect everyone that updated thier BIOS?
    will I have to do this again if I update my KBC/Fan Firmware?
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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  13. eleron911

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    KBC/FAN firmware is software related. You`re good, update without care.
     
    eleron911, Jun 27, 2008
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  14. Garandhero

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    I still need to flash it though right? LIke burn it on a disc and restart sorta thing?
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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  15. eleron911

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    If you haven`t done it before, then yes.
    Burn the .iso to disk with Nero backup tool/burn image to disk, reboot,follow instructions,listen to beep,reboot/force shutdown according to instructions,enjoy :)
     
    eleron911, Jun 27, 2008
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  16. Garandhero

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    Alright and what is it again Fn+1 is default, Fn+2 is?? Fn+3 is??
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2008
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    Fn + 1 is high mode.
    Fn + 3 is medium mode. Don't use during gaming.
    To get back to auto fan mode after using the above, hit Fn +1


    Fn + 2 turns off/on the surround sound.
     
    Thug21, Jun 27, 2008
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  18. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Pm sent...
     
    eleron911, Jun 27, 2008
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