This first install will not have a product key until later. When it is done installing, you will have a clean, full install that you can't activate with an upgrade key.
At this point, you can either: a start an upgrade install of Windows 7 on top of the new install, or b modify the registry and reset the license manager to let you activate the current install. The first method is fairly self-explanatory. After the second install, delete the Windows.
OLD folder since it's pointless , and activate using your upgrade key. This is the Microsoft approved way of doing this with an upgrade disk. The second requires a bit more work, but is far faster, because you don't have to sit through a second install.
First, make sure you don't have any pending updates that require a restart. If you do, install them, reboot, and then start this procedure. Once your system is stable, open regedit. Change the value from 1 to 0, and close the registry editor.
Start a Command shell as Administrator find it in the start menu, right click on it, and select "run as administrator" You will need to authorize the UAC. You will be notified that you have 30 days to activate, and near that is a blue link to enter a new key. Click it, enter your upgrade key, and let it activate. If all went well, you should be good to go. Marked as answer by thevagraunt Monday, October 26, AM. Monday, October 26, AM. Got it to work! Formatted the HD and did a complete re-install of Windows Vista from my recovery disc was not prompted for activation key.
When prompted to enter product key, I did not put mine in and I unchecked the "Online Activation" box. Call the toll-free number given, enter the Installation ID displayed on screen through the phone, then input the Confirmation ID the automated program gives back to you.
When I first tried the phone activation, it still wasn't working, so the machine connected me to a MS representative. Once I put in this new ID everything worked fine. Hi Seth - Take a look at Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions and perhaps a relatively simple solution to your issue can be found.
Carey Frisch. You can reactivate your Windows 7 installation by performing the following: 1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in: slui. Press the Enter key on your keyboard. Select your Country. Follow the instructions for phone activation no charge. Hey Carey, thank you for the response.
After going through the entire install process, now Windows asks me to create a Username, password, and then enter my product key sent to me under the name Unlock Key from Digital River. Since it says my key is not valid I have no idea how it can check since it's not even connected to the internet! I can't get to Windows proper where I can use the procedure you outlined for me. And how can I rectify this without having to pay for another key, and can that even solve the problem since it can't even go online to check?
Did you have a qualifying Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system installed when you installed Windows 7 the second time around?
The computer in question was a Dell I bought two years ago, in Sep. It came with Windows Vista Home Premium. I did a Win7 install that kept everything from my Vista tenure intact music, picture, installed programs that of course won't work. After having Windows 7 crash on me five times since the installation, the most recent being around this morning, I decided to do a fresh install, that is, I went and formatted my hard drive this time.
So to answer to your question, I was doing a re-install of Windows 7 from the Windows 7 I had just installed Friday night.
I followed a procedure online that allowed me to create a bootable ISO of the Win7 setup executable. I went through the second installation process, but when it came time to enter my unlock key, Windows was saying it was no longer valid. The key that I had just used to install Windows 7 is now no longer working. Something else I must mention. Could that have been the problem? Computer manufacturers, such as Dell, are shipping a Windows 7 Upgrade disc and license. An Upgrade license can only be used if a qualifying Windows operating system is actually installed on the drive partition you wish to upgrade to Windows 7.
If you reformatted your drive and booted from the Windows 7 Upgrade disc to install Windows 7, then you cannot use the Windows 7 Upgrade license, you would need a Full Version license since the Windows 7 upgrade license compliance check for a qualifying Windows license i. Windows Vista cannot be performed. A little clarification would be helpful! Also, is the "Upgrade" really going to be the problem? I was told that since I was going from completely different architecture bit to bit that an upgrade would be impossible.
Also, prior to purchasing Win7 I read some user posts that said that buying the bit version Pro or otherwise would allow for both an upgrade and full install. Yes No. Sorry this didn't help.
Thanks for your feedback. This allowed users to perform a clean install Windows 10 and enter a valid Windows 7, 8, or 8. This also works from within Windows Your PC will receive a digital entitlement.
I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. DaveM Independent Advisor. Hi Straatop Officially, the free upgrade period from Windows 7 and 8 to Windows 10 ended 3 years ago and it is no longer possible to upgrade freely to Windows You will get the option to activate your device over the phone.
Please attempt to activate using this method and if you're not able to complete activation successfully, you will be connected to Microsoft support for your region and country.
If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in Activate Windows. If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in Activate Windows Select your location or the location nearest to you from the drop-down list, and then select Next. Call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.
If you're not able to complete activation successfully, you will be connected to Microsoft support for your region and country. When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your internet connection to activate online. Enter your Windows 8. Select Activate Windows , and then select Contact customer support for help.
You may be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. If you're experiencing activation issues, see Why can't I activate Windows and Get help with Windows activation errors. Learn more. Select the Start button , right-click Computer , select Properties , and then select Activate Windows now.
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