I got an upgrade to windows Vista thru the manufacturer which was HP, it was a rebate where if i sent my receipt in i would get a free copy of window Vista, well after 2 months of installing Vista its asking me for the product key again, and when i type it in it says its already in use and I need to get a new one. Any suggestions on how to fix this? It didnt say anything about it being a trial version otherwise I wouldn't of bothered. It says I have 2 days left to activate it so my other question is what happens if i dont activate it?
2007-08-15 16:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by GambitJSC 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I added memory like 3 weeks ago, I dunno if that had to do with anything
2007-08-15 16:39:00 · update #1
Sounds like that is exactly what you got..a trial version. Call HP or email them immidiately and scream at them (politley) :)
See if they will provide you the info as to whether the vista was indeed a trial version. I am sure onc ehtey deny it they will then tell you to call Microsoft. There, they will ask for your model number ans serial of your PC and they should be able to provide you with the appropriate activation code.
2007-08-15 16:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Windows Reactivate Help http://www.windows-techsupport.com/
2015-05-19 07:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you change your hardware significantly you need to reactivate. Simple, painless.
2007-08-15 16:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what happens if you dont activate it? it will just not let you log in, you can call microsoft, good luck there
2007-08-15 16:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by Raul G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋