Shoutbox

Here's the story.

I've got a legal version of Windows..and a disk that came with my computer.
I recently reformated my computer. Everytime I go on my computer it says, pelase activate windows. I entered the key into the boxes and it says its not valid. I even phoned them up and entered it on the phone. Same thing happens.

I used it when I first got my computer.. does this mean I can't use it again?

Microsoft states:

If I reformat my hard disk, is reactivation required?

If the hard disk is reformatted and the software is reinstalled, reactivation will be required. The same grace periods for activation apply in this situation. Reactivation on the same PC can be completed as many times as required. The activation can be completed via telephone or Internet.



If your code is not working, contact Microsoft and explain your situation.

Well I've done that and It doesn't work

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Originally posted by chris4
I've got a legal version of Windows..and a disk that came with my computer.
I recently reformated my computer.

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i suppose you reinstalled Windows from the original disk you have...

Did you change any hardware part of your computer? ie: you added more RAM, changed the processor, a video card, a new hard disk, etc...  If that's the case, maybe your activation code doesn''t work... you should contact microsoft about it. You should try to reinstall it again, i think you did that recently, so you wouldn't lose too much data.

my friend was having a problem because he reformatted his a few times, someone said to him you can use the code 6 times... is that right? doesnt look right from what mwe99 posted

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Originally posted by Choli

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Originally posted by chris4
I've got a legal version of Windows..and a disk that came with my computer.
I recently reformated my computer.

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i suppose you reinstalled Windows from the original disk you have...

Did you change any hardware part of your computer? ie: you added more RAM, changed the processor, a video card, a new hard disk, etc...  If that's the case, maybe your activation code doesn''t work... you should contact microsoft about it. You should try to reinstall it again, i think you did that recently, so you wouldn't lose too much data.

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I'm afraid not..

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Originally posted by may73alliance
my friend was having a problem because he reformatted his a few times, someone said to him you can use the code 6 times... is that right? doesnt look right from what mwe99 posted

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I'm not sure. Doesn't seem to be working for me.

If your code doesnt work, then Microsoft have to help you, if there no good, <removed>

yeah call microsoft for support and talk to a real person, they are very helpful

If you reinstall, you have to reactivate your windows... True..

You could've backed up your WPA database, but that's too late now..

Anyway you should give the a call:

Telephone:
1-800-MICROSOFT (1-800-642-7676)
               
Fax
Please include the recipient's first and last name.
1-425-93-MSFAX (1-425-936-7329)

There are also other ways to activate it, but I am not making them public, because that would be against a Microsoft Policy and the Forum's Rules.....

If you need it, try googling for it..

Good luck