Vista 32 Bit Installed Product Key Work Old
Dec 28, 2007
I bought Vista 32 bit quite a while ago and had it installed on my old PC. I then bought a new PC about a month ago that already had Vista 32 bit installed on it. I've just bought 4Gb of RAM for it and was hoping to upgrade to Vista 64 bit. I came across which seems perfect for me. The only thing is that since i my retail version of Vista 32 bit installed on my old PC, I'm guessing the product key will be tied to my old pc right? Should i phone up the Phone Activation thing and get a new key (and if so will my new key work for the Alternate Media exchange)?
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May 25, 2008
Old pc with Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade died yesterday. Built new pc and installed Vista from the upgrade disk. Clearly can't activate it because I have a product key for an upgrade. Bought a full version of Vista Home Premium. Tried using license key to activate and am being told I have an invalid product id key (I'm using the license key given to me from the Digital Locker thing).Dying to activate and move forward.
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Jun 9, 2008
i just got windows vista since i had a bigger hard drive installed it keeps asking for product key This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane.
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Jun 9, 2008
i have windows vista i bought in pc world. i keep getting ask for product key this only started when i had bigger hard drive installed. the product key i type in is not reconised.
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Mar 23, 2008
I replaced my video card and after doing so, I noticed that the 'Automatic Activation occurs in 3 days' message was in the Welcome Centre. I clicked it and now it tells me that my product key is already active on another machine! It is isn't - it's the same machine. All I did was replace my video card.
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May 9, 2008
Does anyone yet know of anywhere or anyway that one can obtain a Vista SP1 DVD, for a nominal charge, that one can use with the product key that came with one's non-SP Vista DVD?
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Nov 3, 2009
I dunno where this should belongs to,sorry if i posted in the wrong section.
Ok so 2-3 year ago i bought my computer and it gave me the vista disk aswell...
Then,last month,i bought a new computer and used that disk to install window vista,and today,i got a message asking me to type in the product key,but i lost it.
I tried to use programmes that find product key for you..but it didnt work,it gave me an error which is 0xC00e and something(i forgot im at school atm)
Can someone tell me where i can buy a product key but not the disk? all i want is the product key..and how much is it about?
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Dec 23, 2008
Though we have got free software which can let us view the product key in Vista;
Is there a way to view the product key within vista? For Ex: Inside any registry key
or in any system file?
Where is the product key located in the OS?
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Jun 25, 2008
As implied by the title, my old computer died and I need to replace it. I am curious as to wheter or not it is possible to use my same Vista product key on my new computer, or if I have to buy an entirely new version.
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Jun 11, 2008
My daughter has a dell laptop with Windows Vista installed by Dell. She has had the computer for 9 months. Today while trying to startup her computer, she got a message that her VISTA product key is invalid. Of course the recommendations involve getting on line with the computer which will not open windows. The other resolutoin suggested is to type in the product key on the computer. I am reluctant to do that since it says that if VISTA does not start up then Windows will be lost and the computer may not work at all.
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May 18, 2008
I have not upgraded to Vista yet, b/c of the bad reports I get from people using Vista. Microsoft can believe it or not, their Vista product has not been received positively, and I hear many people now want to buy Macs. Now, the question I am asking here is, why are people not willing to embrace Vista?
1. Fear of CHANGE? wanting to stick to what worked before like XP
2. Outdated hardware? older computers not able to provide as much memory as vista requires.
3. Vista is just a bad product.
Whatever the reason is, microsoft should hear these cries from their customers seriously and try to address these issues. Just saying "other people have had no problems", is just not good enough. I've seen three different people who purchased computers recently asking me if I still have an XP CD. only to tell them, it wouldn't work for them anyway b/c they have to validate. I would like any take from the people on this group.
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Jun 4, 2008
I am trying to use a web based product and I was told that it would not support 64 bit Vista OS and that I would have to switch to the 32 bit Vista OS, is there a patch that I can download to allow me to run 32 bit programs? Do I need to go out and buy the 32 bit Vista and install it?
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Apr 9, 2010
I have a bit of weird problem. My step-brother's laptop keeps telling him his version of Vista is not genuine. And yes I'm telling the truth, it really is my step-brother with the problem, and not just me using him as a scapegoat to save my e-pride . But anyway I told him a thousand times to look for help online, but every time he just answers with something nonsensical like "No I shouldn't have to. Bill Gates should just make better hardware." And I'm just like there are so many things wrong with that statement I don't know where to start. So I decided to make the topic for him since him complaining about it nonstop won't fix it. I'll provide as much info as I can, but I'm not sure if it'll prove useful. It would be much better if he would just make a topic, so he could go into more detail but it's not like he listens to me.
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Mar 21, 2009
I have a computer I bought factory refurbished from a popular on-line retailer. I have a sticker on the side of the case with the product key on it. It is the official sticker with 5 groups of 5 letters and numbers. However, I ran SIW to check the numbers and they are different! What if I ever need this key? I guess the one SIW gives me is right but I don't know how to proceed. Have you heard of this? Is the one inside Windows from SIW correct? Here's what Brink posted on his tutorial. I followed these directions to check product key. It's not the product ID in control panel>system....that would be my first thought. Product Key Number I also ran this one and got the same thing as SIW gave me.
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Apr 17, 2008
In November I upgraded my system with Vista Ultimate. When it was returned to me I followed each prompt and did everything during installation it asked of me. Now 5 months later is states that I need to validate. I guess whatever was running on my system was temporary. Does anyone know that if I purchase a new product key this will solve my issue or do I have to purchase a full version? If I do have to purchase a full version can it be installed over my already installed and running vista on my system?
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Aug 7, 2009
So who brokered that deal? I have a Studio Laptop I was going to reinstall the OS but can't because I have to wait for the owner to get me the Dell DVDs. So how does that work? Are the days of clean installations of Windows over?
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Aug 18, 2009
I currently have Vista Home Premium. If I do an upgrade to Windows 7 I understand that Windows 7 will deactivate the Vista product key. OK, so in the future, if I have to reload Windows 7 because I have replaced the hard drive, how do I reload Windows 7 using the upgrade DVD?
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Mar 23, 2008
I recently received a new computer with all new parts that had Windows XP Media Center Edition on it. I had my copy of the upgrade disc for Windows Vista Home Premium and wanted to upgrade. Well now Windows is telling me that my Product ID has expired and when I try to re-enter the ID it says it is not valid, even though it is a legitimate copy of Windows Vista. I did have this installed on another computer but then reverted back to XP for other reasons. Is there any way to get my system registered without buying another product key?
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Jun 27, 2008
changed a defective vista.os computer..over to ubuntu or some other os..did it work and what happened..i keep thinking every day..how sweet it would be.to get away from..the thieves of microsoft..i can not afford a apple..right now..i installed unbuntu.on one of my computers.i was too dumb..to figure out how to work it..it just looked like things were missing and i could not see how to install my out side software..we need to get out..from under the thieves..just look at these post here.day in and day out..and the man just deserted the sinking ship..talk about titananics...
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Feb 3, 2010
i turned it on i was shown the above error message on a black background, with three options - 1. Access your computer with reduced functionality 2. Enter different product key 3. These are my only options, i have no access to deskstop, or start key etc. I have reentered my product key numerous times and also reentered a new product key given to me by microsoft customer support on the telephone but neither was accepted and i received the following error message with both product keys: Code 0xc004f050 . The people on the microsoft customer support number could not help me any more and refered me to Medion, who referred me back to microsoft! I have not performed any updates to Vista or uninstalled any drivers etc.
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Apr 29, 2008
my windows vista is not working! yesterday it was ok but today when i turned on my computer it was not working and nothing is coming out. it says that invalid product key and BUILD 6000 or something like that.How am i gonna fix it?i can't even see my desktop. its just black desktop and nothings coming out
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Mar 18, 2010
Is it possible to purchase a windows vista home basic product key on line? I'd like to validate an illegal installation (inherited). Couldn't see the facility on the MS web site. Or would I be better just to go to the store and buy the package (solely for the product key)
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Apr 10, 2009
basically, ive checked the sounds, it says the microphone is working, but i try to record but nothing happens. i have windows vista home edition.
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Oct 30, 2009
Installed the SP1 update and now my audio is gone help
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Mar 23, 2008
I just installed quake 4 and updated it to 1.4.2 too. but it just would not work. it sometimes just goes into the black screena and then an error comes back saying "This program stopped responding" and sometimes it doesnt even go to the black screen saying texture compression failed...
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Apr 29, 2009
first of all sory for my bad english this week when i install framework 3.5 family update(kb951847)x86 i took an error. then i read some posts in ms techforums but i didint solve problem then i uninstall framework 3.5 and 3.5 sp1 from my pc with windows install cleanup utility but now i cant install it again when i try install it says install problem. i use vista 32 bit home premium vitth sp1 note: i also tried install full packgace of framework 3.5 which one is 197 mb but i cant
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Apr 21, 2008
I know Vista Ultimate can only be installed on one PC. However, will it work if I take out the hard drive and put it into another PC?
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Mar 18, 2009
I have installed outllok 2007 (on W. Vista). Suddenly it does not work. Every time I get this message:
Outlook didnt close correctly last time.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: OUTLOOK.EXE
Application Version: 12.0.6316.5000..................
It is supposed that it wasnt colsed correctly, but I have uninsatalled / installed 4 times all the office (with all updates included), but still does not work. In one of those I even deleted the folder "microsoft office" in the folder "program files". Since I have been trying to solve this issue since one week ago, I am desesperate.
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Oct 14, 2009
I have a problem, I have Microsoft Word 2003 installed in Vista. The problem is I have problem that this window keeps appearing when I open Word..."The product is not Microsoft Genuine product"... I really want to get rid of this... can you tell me how to get rid that bar in MS Office 2003? I'll be waiting for response.
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Jun 13, 2008
I made the mistake of plugging my Wacom pen tablet in before installing the driver. Vista recognised the device and installed a default driver which does not work. The Driver installation disk will not install untill the default driver is uninstalled. How do i do this?
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May 24, 2008
I have this remote control,I just re-installed VIsta Ultimate, and now this remote control is not working anymore.. it was working fine before I did the re-install..it comes w/no driver, so short of disconnecting and connecting the transmitter again to a USB port not sure what more I can do.. it used to work fine not just with Windows Media Center but also with Rhapsody and other stuff, now it does not work at all... I just put new batteries in it... when I press a button on the remote the green light on the remote goes on and the red light on the transmitter also goes on.. so it's definitely not a battery problem..
(I know there's another, more specialized ng for this question in microsoft.public.windows.vista hierarchy, but I'm posting thru google now and can't find that group (posting thru google for now b/c also have not been able to retrieve all prefs/info (i.e., passwords) for my news client (Thunderbird).
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