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    Vista Activation with new HD and clean install

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hpnewbie, Jan 19, 2010.

  1. hpnewbie

    hpnewbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    My HD crashed so i got a new one and installed a clean copy of Vista. Now i need to activate it within 30 days. The Microsoft sticker with the product key under the laptop has faded. I called HP and then wont give me the product key that came with the laptop. I see a product key listed under control panel/system but i suspect it belongs to the clean Vista copy i installed and i do not want to use it as i have a valid one that came with the laptop. What are my options to get this activated? Thanks
     
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    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    Was it a new copy of Vista or the copy that came with the laptop?
     
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    I installed a new copy from a disc i got from my friend. Totally clean install. I also forgot to mention that while HP refused to give me the product ID, they were willing to send me recovery discs................for a $20 fee.
     
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