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    Seeking Valid Beta Key...Mine is not Genuine

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kentl901, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I've been using Windows 7 (build 7100) for awhile now. Ever since the OS was officially released, I've been getting the validation screen each time I start up or the "not genuine" warning screen. The activation process goes thru just fine.

    I just wanna know if there's a way so that I can get rid of that. I tried to see if I can sign up for a new key, but no luck.

    Any ideas? To my knowledge, the evaluation version should be good until Mar 2010.

    Thanks!
     
    kentl901, Nov 25, 2009
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  2. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    There is absolutely a way to get rid of this issue. Try buying the OS.
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 25, 2009
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  3. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    OH... I didn't realize that.

    I already bought a copy of Professional. My dad wants to try it out before it takes the plunge.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    kentl901, Nov 25, 2009
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  4. BrandonSi

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    You can always install it first to try, and then not activate it. As far as I know you can just hit ESC when it prompts you for your serial number, as well as uncheck the box that says "activate when connected to the internet."
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 25, 2009
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  5. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    just click "next" without entering a key, yes.
     
    davepermen, Nov 25, 2009
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  6. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The beta expired in August, but if you mean the RC, then you have a problem with your key
     
    timtravel42, Nov 25, 2009
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  7. HPDV6700

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    MT39G-9HYXX-J3V3Q-RPXJB-RQ6D7

    I never used it....

    I signed up for the beta on 8/12/09, but then never installed it.
     
    HPDV6700, Nov 25, 2009
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  8. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! I'll give that a whirl tomorrow when I go home to install it!

    Happy Thanksgiving!
     
    kentl901, Nov 25, 2009
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    I think I have a beta key I never used if that doesn't work.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Nov 26, 2009
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  10. HPDV6700

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    Did you get it going, how did it work?
     
    HPDV6700, Nov 30, 2009
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