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    Clean install with ABR didn't work

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by PlasmaShock, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. PlasmaShock

    PlasmaShock Notebook Consultant

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    I thought that I could try the method using ABR software(version that supports windows 7) with a new dell inspirion 620 desktop, and ABR did the backup fine. But after I reinstalled windows I tried activating it and it said missing file and isn't able to activate. It gives me an error when manually entering the product key from the back up. I don't have the recovery disks so now I'm stuck.
     
    PlasmaShock, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    It could be that your Dell does not come with an OEM edition where the Activation file cannot be saved (backed up). Call in Microsoft for Telephone Activation using your COA key. It's quite simple and quick

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 18, 2011
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  4. Rodster

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    Did you run ABR in admin mode when doing the backup? :)
     
    Rodster, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. AppleUsr

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    I installed an oem version of windows 7 professional and when i run ABR it backs up the key but not the certificate. I did run as administrator. the software is not very good and has only worked on 1 of the 4 computers i tried it on. it says successful but if you check the folder the certificate is missing every time. it only copies the code.
     
    AppleUsr, Dec 18, 2011
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  6. deeastman

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    You may have the wrong version of ABR. The original ABR program was for XP (backup only the product key) and Vista. ABRbeta is for Windows 7 and backs up the product key and certificate. ABRbeta has worked to backup all information required on the three computers I tried it on.

    ABR (Activation Backup and Restore) | directedge.us
     
    deeastman, Dec 19, 2011
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  7. maximinimaus

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    If you have a SLIC 2.1 BIOS and a factory installed Windows 7, ABRBETA works!
     
    maximinimaus, Dec 19, 2011
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