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my windows vista porduct key is said to be invalid

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i had my pc for probably 3 years with no problem, and all of a sudden today i get a msg, telling me that my product key is invalid, & options to :buy a new key, etc etc.... i got my pc frm a large well knw retailer, so i knw this cannot be the case. would appreciate any help on the matter, thank you.
Diaognistic report
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid License
Validation Code: 50
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-27HYQ-XTKW2-WQD8Q
Windows Product Key Hash: U8YEZzymoD4DMyaMb32rPrNIS90=
Windows Product ID: 89578-OEM-7332157-00061
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003
ID: {44B0EBD2-D9DA-4A15-B928-F69CD90F3D6D}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.9.1
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 6002.vistasp2_gdr.100218-0019
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: 6.0.6002.16398
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: 2.0.48.0
OGAExec.exe Signed By: Microsoft
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: Microsoft
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: Registered, 2.0.48.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{44B0EBD2-D9DA-4A15-B928-F69CD90F3D6D}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.0.6002.2.00010300.2.0.003</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-WQD8Q</PKey><PID>89578-OEM-7332157-00061</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1587521588-989179502-2196160040</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Hewlett-Packard</Manufacturer><Model>MCP67</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Hewlett-Packard</Manufacturer><Version>F.30 </Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20080424000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>31330500018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>HPQOEM</OEMID><OEMTableID>SLIC-MPC</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification><File Name="OGAAddin.dll" Version="2.0.48.0"/></GANotification></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{91120000-002F-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>8DD5416AFFB4720</Val><Hash>G1uVMy3TKQ+1T0lHF+3Po/DoMyk=</Hash><Pid>81602-912-1555372-68992</Pid><PidType>1</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="16" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="18" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="1B" Version="12" Result="100"/><App Id="A1" Version="12" Result="100"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.0.6002.18005
Name: Windows(TM) Vista, HomePremium edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Vista, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: bffdc375-bbd5-499d-8ef1-4f37b61c895f
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 89578-00146-321-500061-02-1033-6001.0000-2332008
Installation ID: 021352497290618965286623658875307911760480275102639620
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
Partial Product Key: WQD8Q
License Status: Notification
Notification Reason: 0xC004F059.
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: PAAAAAAABwABAAEAAQACAAAAAwABAAEAeqjMBHYbvOMgvoAEiMwGmJhgdOpELPL0LeKm1f/5wBmsVniq
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: no, invalid SLIC table
Windows marker version: N/A
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC PTLTD APIC
FACP NVIDIA MCP67-M
SRAT AMD HAMMER
HPET PTLTD HPETTBL
BOOT PTLTD $SBFTBL$
MCFG PTLTD MCFG
TCPA Phoeni x
SSDT PTLTD POWERNOW
SLIC HPQOEM SLIC-MPC
Monday, August 2, 2010 8:52 PM
Answers
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Windows License Type: OEM SLP but invalid SLIC table
The following was posted previously by Darin Smith MS (MSFT) and can probably answer the issue better than I could:
"Computers, which are built by large manufactures that come with Windows Pre-Installed, come with two (2) Product Keys:
A) OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes from the Factory. This key is geared to work with the OEM Bios Flag found only on that Manufacturer's computer hardware. So when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP key (at the factory) Windows looks at the motherboard and sees the proper OEM Bios Flag (for that Manufacturer and that version of Windows) and Self-Activates. (that's why you did not need to Activate your computer after you brought it home)
B) COA SLP: This is the Product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or bottom or sometimes in a laptop's battery compartment) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but should only be used in limited situations (such as this case when the OEM SLP key stops self-activating for whatever reason). The key must be activated by Phone.
(Note: All manufacturers that use the OEM SLP system are required by contract to include a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker, that has a COA SLP key, on the computer If you have lost or can not read the COA sticker, please see support doc KB811224 "How to identify, locate, and replace a product key" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811224)
Your Windows is using an OEM SLP key, but (for whatever reason) cannot see the special instructions in the computer’s motherboard and is unable to Self-Activate.
To fix the issue, you will need to change out the OEM SLP key with the COA SLP key. The normal way to do this is to click the ‘Start’ button, right-click ‘Computer’, select ‘Properties’ and then click ‘Change Product Key’ (located in the lower right-hand side of the window). Enter the COA SLP key and follow the instructions in the Change Product Key Wizard.
Alternate steps to change the product key
1) Click the Start button
2) Type: slui.exe 3 and hit the Enter key
3) Type in the Product key from the sticker on your computer
4) Click the Next button.
5) You will be asked if want to Activate, click ok
6) It will attempt to Activate by the internet and will return an Invalid Key error (this is ok, continue to step 7)
7) Click the Start button
8) Type: slui.exe 4 and hit the Enter key
9) Select your location in the drop down menu and click the Next button
10) The next screen provides the number to call to Activate by Phone
NOTE: when you call that number, you will first hear an Automated Voice. If the Automated Voice gives you an option to talk to a Live Activation Rep., select that option. If not, do not enter any numbers. This should force the Automated Voice to transfer you to a Live Activation Rep. Trying to Activate thru the Automated Voice will not work, in your case; only thru the Live Activation Rep. will your Activation be successful.
Thank you,"
Please let us know if this helps or if you have other issues.
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:47 PM
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:50 AM -
"JVisual" wrote in message news:d3167f1c-2762-4a46-b51f-5e28c830efab...hey thanks for the response, but when i tried this i got the following msg: "Error code 0xc004e003"
That's a 'key in use' error - you need to activate by phone.
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Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:47 PM
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 3:55 PMModerator
All replies
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Windows License Type: OEM SLP but invalid SLIC table
The following was posted previously by Darin Smith MS (MSFT) and can probably answer the issue better than I could:
"Computers, which are built by large manufactures that come with Windows Pre-Installed, come with two (2) Product Keys:
A) OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes from the Factory. This key is geared to work with the OEM Bios Flag found only on that Manufacturer's computer hardware. So when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP key (at the factory) Windows looks at the motherboard and sees the proper OEM Bios Flag (for that Manufacturer and that version of Windows) and Self-Activates. (that's why you did not need to Activate your computer after you brought it home)
B) COA SLP: This is the Product key that you see on the sticker on the side (or bottom or sometimes in a laptop's battery compartment) of your computer. It is a valid product key, but should only be used in limited situations (such as this case when the OEM SLP key stops self-activating for whatever reason). The key must be activated by Phone.
(Note: All manufacturers that use the OEM SLP system are required by contract to include a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker, that has a COA SLP key, on the computer If you have lost or can not read the COA sticker, please see support doc KB811224 "How to identify, locate, and replace a product key" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811224)
Your Windows is using an OEM SLP key, but (for whatever reason) cannot see the special instructions in the computer’s motherboard and is unable to Self-Activate.
To fix the issue, you will need to change out the OEM SLP key with the COA SLP key. The normal way to do this is to click the ‘Start’ button, right-click ‘Computer’, select ‘Properties’ and then click ‘Change Product Key’ (located in the lower right-hand side of the window). Enter the COA SLP key and follow the instructions in the Change Product Key Wizard.
Alternate steps to change the product key
1) Click the Start button
2) Type: slui.exe 3 and hit the Enter key
3) Type in the Product key from the sticker on your computer
4) Click the Next button.
5) You will be asked if want to Activate, click ok
6) It will attempt to Activate by the internet and will return an Invalid Key error (this is ok, continue to step 7)
7) Click the Start button
8) Type: slui.exe 4 and hit the Enter key
9) Select your location in the drop down menu and click the Next button
10) The next screen provides the number to call to Activate by Phone
NOTE: when you call that number, you will first hear an Automated Voice. If the Automated Voice gives you an option to talk to a Live Activation Rep., select that option. If not, do not enter any numbers. This should force the Automated Voice to transfer you to a Live Activation Rep. Trying to Activate thru the Automated Voice will not work, in your case; only thru the Live Activation Rep. will your Activation be successful.
Thank you,"
Please let us know if this helps or if you have other issues.
- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:47 PM
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 2:50 AM -
hey thanks for the response, but when i tried this i got the following msg: "Error code 0xc004e003"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 3:15 PM -
"JVisual" wrote in message news:d3167f1c-2762-4a46-b51f-5e28c830efab...hey thanks for the response, but when i tried this i got the following msg: "Error code 0xc004e003"
That's a 'key in use' error - you need to activate by phone.
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Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth- Marked as answer by Darin Smith MS Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:47 PM
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 3:55 PMModerator -
ok thanks i'll try that.Friday, August 6, 2010 3:09 AM