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Windows XP activation hell for disable users.

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Hello I have read the FAQ about Windows XP troublesome with activation and like to point out my difficulties with contacting microsoft by phone because I am deaf.
I have been with window XP for more than 5 years i'm sure that costing me a bomb at around £150 ($300). Last month Windows XP activation refused to recognise my genius keys as I understood that I had re-activate so many time but that for a good reason with re-formating due to online virus, hacking and spywares etc.
"You are permitted to reinstall and activate XP as many times as you want to, as long as your use of XP maintains compliance with the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA).
After a certain number of activations within a certain time period, automatic online activation will be suspended (This will also happen the first time you re-install and activate some OEM versions of Windows XP), which will require that you do a Telephone Activation. To do so, rerun the Activate Windows Wizard and select "Activate my product using the telephone". Follow the phone prompts.
If the automated telephone activation is not accepted, you will be offered the option to speak with a live activation representative. Choose that option. The rep will ask a few questions for the purpose of confirming that you are still using your license for XP in accordance with the EULA. If this is confirmed, the rep will issue an activation code for you to enter into the Activation Wizard."
Again I am not happy because I do not have a choice that I cannot hear the phone?.
Saturday, November 24, 2007 7:21 PM
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Use this form for general questions about Microsoft products or services: https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1214
Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:05 AMModerator
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Use this form for general questions about Microsoft products or services: https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1214
Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:05 AMModerator -
Thank you but error on page. I tried and even got to last email input over and over again.
Microsoft, not good.
Monday, November 26, 2007 12:40 PM -
Hello,
This Forum is only for support of WGA. Your issue appears to be outside the scope of the Genuine Advantage forum. Microsoft product activation is explained @ the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx .
I noticed you indicated having problems with hearing on the telephone? Please look @ the following site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326851/en-us . There is a TTY number which may help. To activate your product over the telephone, use one of the following numbers:
• Office activation (U.S. only): (888) 652-2342 • Windows activation: (888) 571-2048 • TTY number: (800) 718-1599 • If you are an International customer, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/resources/vol/numbers.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/resources/vol/numbers.mspx)You may also consider self help options detailed below. Please visit the Discussions in Windows Update forum http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?query=activation&dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.general&cat=en-us-ms-winxp&lang=en&cr=US&pt=&catlist=B0DE109D-10E1-4C3C-BCC9-8EB7A22FC6A0&dglist=&ptlist=&exp=&sloc=en-us and post what exactly is causing the problem.
This forum specializes with Activation problems.
Hopefully the above information will resolve your problem. Should it not then hopefully I have provided you with enough information to get a resolution.
Take care
Stephen Holm, MS
Monday, November 26, 2007 11:03 PM