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    Windows 7 activation

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by donut3, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. donut3

    donut3 Notebook Geek

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    So i got my laptop, installed my Win7P with my disc, and then discovered the laptop was faulty. I sent it back to the company for a replacement and it just arrived. I tried to activate my Win7 with the same key, but it said the key was not valid. How do I get this key to be valid again? I assumed that after the laptop went back to the factory and was dismantled the Win7 would be deactivated.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    donut3, Aug 23, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    You will have to phone up Microsoft to activate it.
     
    Joel, Aug 23, 2010
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Since posts linking to cracking programs have already been posted(and deleted), I am closing this thread.

    OP,

    Double check that you are entering the key properly...8s and Bs are often confused. If you aquired Windows 7 legally, then you should have a receipt/proof of purchase. Call up Microsoft and see what you need to do to get it resolve(make sure to mentioned that you computer was repaired).
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 23, 2010
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