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06-05-2003, 08:37 PM
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Activation Woes
I just performed a mainboard/processor upgrade on a PC that I am responsible for, and although I reformatted and re-installed Windows XP Home, when I try to activate it, it says "According to our records, the number of times you can activate Windows with this Product Key has been exceeded". It is *not* a pirated copy, and the Product Key is legit and this is the only PC I have used it on. Any ideas? I tried to get online support from MS, but you need a Passport.
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06-05-2003, 08:41 PM
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Telcom Tech
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It should have given U an 800 number to call, but perhaps not because of the message that U have exceeded the limit, but anyways search for the number and call it and they should help U by giving U an activation code...
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06-05-2003, 09:05 PM
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call the number, you will go through an automated voice menu, and BAM, you're in.
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06-05-2003, 10:17 PM
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Even if automated voice doesn’t give you a new activation code and you get transferred to a real person, just explain that you performed the upgrade and you should have no problem getting a new activation code. I’ve lost count as to how many times I have had to call.
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06-06-2003, 08:52 AM
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Yup... the call is quite painless...not a big deal.
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06-06-2003, 09:48 AM
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Microsoft even says they will trust people to the fullest extent. I wouldn't be scared about it at all. As long as your product is purchased, then you shouldn't sweat it at all.
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06-06-2003, 12:00 PM
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Red Sox Nation
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Well, the message said something about purchasing extra Product Keys, but I'll see if there is an 800 number. This has soured me a little on this whole activation process, but I guess it's the price I'll pay for all this 32-bit stability.
Thanks for the help, everyone.
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06-06-2003, 01:21 PM
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Ya..... you don't have to purchase a new product key.... they admit, that's worded all wrong. They will ask why you need a new activation number, just tell them what you upgraded and they will give you one.
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06-06-2003, 03:04 PM
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Red Sox Nation
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Well, I called, and "the system is down, and we can't activate any software right now". Give me a break!
(I've been using that smiley a lot in this thread)
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