i tryed to install windows home edition to my computer
now it says i need to activeate it over the internet or by phone
but it wont let me log on to the internet and the phone number are not working
it wont even let me log on without telling me i need to activate and then when i say no it just logs me of what can i do to get it off my computer
theres nothing on the hard drive that i care about help
2006-06-06 17:26:20 · 7 answers · asked by luknbill13 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q313348
http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm
2006-06-06 17:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Sultan_Emerr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Windows needs to be activated over the internet but it gives you a month to do so.
Either you have finished that period without registering or you used a version already registered by someone. Windows connected to microsoft and found that out and hence got stuck and asking you to re-register. For that, you need a new serial number.
My advise, either purchase an original copy or go in for Linux
2006-06-06 18:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by dheerajnagpal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only legit choice is to register on the phone or using the internet. Doing it over the internet though takes no time. If you're looking for an illegal way, can't help there.
2006-06-06 17:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my best theory is that you may have purchased an illegal copy or a bootleged copy. the system will shut down if there is a problem which is probably why you can't log on. my best advice is to go to staples and buy a diffrent version. if the version has an error or does not work, you could be putting your computer at risk too for a worm or pest. never buy a bootleged or pirated version of anything.EVER! YOU COULD UNLEASH SOME POTENTIALLY HARMFUL EMAIL OR VIRUS THAT WILL SPREAD TO OTHERS TOO........
2006-06-06 17:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm, never seen the phone number not work before, why can't you log on to the internet. and if it won't let you even start up, to where you have the 30 days, I would think you are using an illegal key code
2006-06-06 17:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reformat the entire hard drive and then go and buy a legitimate copy of Windows and try again
2006-06-06 17:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by Bradley L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget about windows. install linux. i would recommend suse 10.1.
2006-06-06 22:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by iii_lonewolf_iii 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋