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    Vista Product Activation from the bottom of my label doesn't seem to work anymore

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hendra, Sep 9, 2013.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    When I clean install Vista 32-bit, I used to be able to activate it using product key at the bottom of my laptop. Now, it doesn't seem to work anymore. It said that the product key is invalid for activation and I must buy a new key. What is going on? Does Microsoft change their policy regarding using product key at the bottom of the laptop for product activation? Is there any legit workaround?
     
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    JOSEA NONE

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    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    Did you change the HHD, this happened to me,,I put old drive back in vista activated right away,This laptop I got as a gift..When this happened Vista said same thing to me,,no telephone number to call. XP users going to Vista for support better take a few aspirin, Vista is picky.

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