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My version of Windows 7 Ultimate says it's code is being used on another computer.
<SID>S-1-5-21-2424383938-2877954346-3236422042</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK Computer ...Answered | 1 Replies | 2538 Views | Created by Ed Minneman - Saturday, April 9, 2011 9:39 AM | Last reply by Noel D Paton - Saturday, April 9, 2011 5:00 PM -
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Bought computer used..Had to reinstall windows xp pro, and now key showing blocked?
Validation Status: Blocked VLK Validation Code: 3 Cached Validation Code: N/A Windows Product Key: ...Answered | 3 Replies | 3401 Views | Created by jd5351 - Saturday, December 11, 2010 5:58 PM | Last reply by Noel D Paton - Saturday, December 11, 2010 10:27 PM -
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Using windows 7 key used in my laptop for another computer
-us/windows/forum/windows_7 Anyway, the answer is NO: the Windows 7 installed in the laptop has an OEM license, which is strictly bound to the computer with which the ...Answered | 2 Replies | 4984 Views | Created by aht00 - Sunday, December 18, 2011 9:00 PM | Last reply by Luigi Bruno - Monday, December 19, 2011 12:37 PM -
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Computer died, cannot use Windows XP and upgraded new computer
I paid for a legal copy of Windows XP and had it installed on my previous computer. However, because of a virus the hard drive crashed. I purchased another usedAnswered | 1 Replies | 5028 Views | Created by tiggerfan1973 - Tuesday, May 9, 2006 5:41 PM | Last reply by Phil Liu MSFT - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 2:21 AM -
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Shortcomings in my computer system and in knowledge
I recently bought a used computer- named -Dell ,ICES. the windows is outdated needs to be downloaded. In fact, it is not associated with any app lacks many features, does not open ...Answered | 2 Replies | 320 Views | Created by Abraham Morris Rogers - Tuesday, July 18, 2017 12:28 PM | Last reply by Dave Patrick - Wednesday, July 19, 2017 12:57 PM -
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How does one install MS Security Essentials on a computer used exclusively with a TV (NO eMail)?
I can't add anything further than what's asked in the Title.Answered | 1 Replies | 3790 Views | Created by Catin Dehat - Saturday, March 10, 2012 4:56 PM | Last reply by Dave Patrick - Saturday, March 10, 2012 5:22 PM -
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How can I renew OneCare under a new name
I have a used computer and the original used Windows Live Onecare want to renew the subscription but under a new user name. How do I proceed?Answered | 1 Replies | 2720 Views | Created by grenadian4life - Friday, November 28, 2008 11:19 AM | Last reply by JimR1 - Friday, November 28, 2008 5:20 PM -
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Mouse without borders
setup: main computer was setup as "connected", and less-frequently used computer was tup as "local". Everything works fine if ...Answered | 2 Replies | 16061 Views | Created by midwestern - Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:32 PM | Last reply by Brian Aurich - Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:48 PM -
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product key
A friend recieved a used computer from a family member and when I try to update anything, it stalls at the point of "checking the product key". What is the issue and how do ...Answered | 2 Replies | 4220 Views | Created by topherhavasu - Thursday, January 7, 2010 12:01 AM | Last reply by Darin Smith MS - Monday, January 11, 2010 10:51 PM -
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" HELP "
i got a used computer that had window xp pro in it . I need to know how to make it VALID ??Answered | 1 Replies | 2936 Views | Created by daniel gronning - Monday, October 15, 2007 9:40 PM | Last reply by Carey Frisch - Monday, October 15, 2007 9:48 PM -
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recovery cd needed how do i make one
i bought a used computer with xp prof. on it i want to make a backup cd useing the ex program in my computer . can and if so can this be done?love n thanks to anyone ...Answered | 1 Replies | 5570 Views | Created by OJOHNWARDO - Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:35 PM | Last reply by Sean Zhu - - Monday, March 1, 2010 8:53 AM -
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old administrator password
I bought a used computer. The former owner thought he removed everything. When I try to load a program or save a picture or document, it comes up with his name. I can't open ...Answered | 1 Replies | 634 Views | Created by bignana1 - Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:46 PM | Last reply by Dave Patrick - Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:44 PM -
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activation problem
I bought a used computer from a new dealer in beverly hills florida. it says i must activate windows to log on. I click ok and it says already activated but thens says i cant log on ...Answered | 1 Replies | 606 Views | Created by geotracy - Friday, January 10, 2014 1:05 AM | Last reply by Carey Frisch - Friday, January 10, 2014 2:44 PM -
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upgrading a non genuine xp from a genuine Vista upgrade
I bought a used computer with windows xp pro installed which unfortunately was not genuine. I can get an upgrade to Vista with COA at a decent price from ebay. Can I run ...Answered | 2 Replies | 3738 Views | Created by edean1 - Saturday, July 11, 2009 5:19 PM | Last reply by Darin Smith MS - Monday, July 13, 2009 9:17 PM -
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Purchased XP Pro online Product Key - how to download?
I purchased a used computer, did the MS validation, discovered my OS was not genuine. So I did an online purchase of Windows XPPro Genuine Adv English NA Direct & On-line ...Answered | 1 Replies | 3325 Views | Created by Wolff3 - Friday, January 12, 2007 8:10 PM | Last reply by Carey Frisch - Friday, January 12, 2007 9:18 PM -
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how did my computer suddenly start touch screen when i have never used it before
how does my computer suddenly start touch screen when I did not change any settings and never used touch screen beforeAnswered | 3 Replies | 545 Views | Created by frank griego - Sunday, April 23, 2017 9:17 PM | Last reply by Sovan Mahapatro - Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:40 AM -
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Windows 7 Professional x86_64 DreamSpark in VM: "The product key you typed cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer"
properly activated. Windows Activation told me: "The product key you typed cannot be used to activate Windows on this computer." I ...Answered | 1 Replies | 573 Views | Created by en90 - Tuesday, March 1, 2016 11:39 PM | Last reply by en90 - Tuesday, March 1, 2016 11:55 PM -
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Question about Windows COA Codes and Reselling Used Computers
donated computers with windows installed and they must also tear off the COA sticker. This doesn't make sense to me at all. If someones going to buy a used ...Answered | 2 Replies | 576 Views | Created by itsVance - Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:33 PM | Last reply by Just Karl - Monday, April 25, 2016 2:47 PM -
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Second computer license fee?
You can use a single onecare subscription for up to 3 computers. If you have a active subscription of onecare, use the same Live ID you have used for the first ...Answered | 1 Replies | 2573 Views | Created by bunger - Monday, August 18, 2008 9:42 PM | Last reply by Wenskie - Monday, August 18, 2008 9:54 PM -
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Using windows 7 upgrade key on another computer
No. The Acer Windows 7 Upgrade can only be used on the original computer it was intended for.Carey FrischAnswered | 2 Replies | 12466 Views | Created by tacony - Monday, November 2, 2009 11:05 PM | Last reply by Darin Smith MS - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 6:36 PM
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