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    invalid vista product key??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by darkcond0, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. darkcond0

    darkcond0 Notebook Evangelist

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    My m1330 has been working perfectly since I received it in August. This morning, I turned it on and tried to log in. After the Welcome screen, I got a popup that said "The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for activation" and three options, Access your computer with reduced functionality, Type a different product key, and Contact Dell to resolve this problem.
    I already called xps support, who told me to call microsoft. They didn't help and told me to call dell...

    Anyone else ever have this problem? I really need to use this laptop for school
     
    darkcond0, Sep 29, 2007
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Since the Dell OEM key failed, have you tried activating with the one on the bottom of your laptop? You'll be prompted to call Microsoft and you will go through the normal phone activation procedure.........
     
    R4000, Sep 29, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Greg, Sep 29, 2007
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    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    This could have occurred through an update in the intel matrix Manager which you would have never seen. Dell does this anytime there has been a hardware change to your system now.

    Call them and provide the 39 (I believe) digit code they ask. If it doesnt work, as mine didnt once, tell them to assist you in generating a new code.

    If you dont, they will send you back to Dell.
     
    Les, Sep 29, 2007
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  5. darkcond0

    darkcond0 Notebook Evangelist

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    couldn't install, it said that it did not pertain to my system or something along those lines
    a message also popped up while trying to install it saying that i might have been a victim of software counterfeit >.>
     
    darkcond0, Sep 29, 2007
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    You might be a leftover of the WGA fiasco from 8/28. It's been 30 days. If you installed any updates or validated to download anything from MS during that period you could have been affected. Call MS and tell them it's related to the WGA server problem and they should fix you up.
     
    deputy963, Sep 29, 2007
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  7. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    I'd like to let you know of a typo...lol
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 30, 2007
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  8. deputy963

    deputy963 Notebook Evangelist

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    Way to "out" a brother :)

    Spelling isn't my strong point, so spellcheck is my friend.
     
    deputy963, Sep 30, 2007
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    spellcheck is my friend too :D
     
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    Try to call Microsoft, I had the same problem and they reactivated Vista for me. No problems...
     
    sam174, Oct 6, 2007
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  11. The Forerunner

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    I had the same problem. What you can do is go to control panel then system. Then bottom go to change product key and enter they same key and click activate. That should solve your problem.
     
    The Forerunner, Oct 6, 2007
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