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urbsnspices

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Just did a fresh install of windows7pro from sealed packaging. I had both discs but only used the 64bit. Product key rejected. Any reason to try anything or, should I just assumed I got ripped off.

This was a purchase from 3 years ago that patiently sat on the shelf waiting to bone me.
 
probably just use the phone option, its possible that your key has been used as well though. If you have the COA, you can get it activated.
 
urbsnspices said:
Just did a fresh install of windows7pro from sealed packaging. I had both discs but only used the 64bit. Product key rejected. Any reason to try anything or, should I just assumed I got ripped off.

This was a purchase from 3 years ago that patiently sat on the shelf waiting to bone me.
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If, as your title says, activation failed using the internet method, just choose "activate by phone".

I've had to use phone activation many times and never been denied (it's an automated system).
 
Did it give you an error? Are you using an upgrade key? If it's an upgrade a few tweaks will get you activated. If that fails you can use the phone method like others have said.
 
I have the product key sticker. This was a fresh install not an upgrade. It gave me an error, something about the MS license server blocking this key. I will get the specific error code.

I have never activated by phone, I will give that a shot.

This is for a budget HTPC build. If this key has already been activated, I have to decided if I stick with Win7 or go in another direction.
 
ive had this happen. do the phone option and use the automated system. it will then activate
 
munkle said:
is the copy an oem copy, retail, or upgrade?
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As far as I can tell this was a full retail copy. Shrink wrapped, big plastic box, 32 and 64 bit dvd discs, perforated seal on plastic box, with Key code sticker on the inside of the box sleeve.

Any one can shrink wrap anything, but because that was intact I know that _I_ never installed it. I didnt pay super attention to the seal on the plastic box.

Pretty sure I would have noticed the word upgrade on the box/disc/key, but I will double check, man that would be dumb....:rolleyes:
 
urbsnspices said:
As far as I can tell this was a full retail copy. Shrink wrapped, big plastic box, 32 and 64 bit dvd discs, perforated seal on plastic box, with Key code sticker on the inside of the box sleeve.

Any one can shrink wrap anything, but because that was intact I know that _I_ never installed it. I didnt pay super attention to the seal on the plastic box.

Pretty sure I would have noticed the word upgrade on the box/disc/key, but I will double check, man that would be dumb....:rolleyes:
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if you have the sticker there is a code that MS can use to validate the COA
 
Tried the phone option 2x, in case I mistytped. No luck. It directs me to the MS website.
 
urbsnspices said:
I have the product key sticker. This was a fresh install not an upgrade. It gave me an error, something about the MS license server blocking this key. I will get the specific error code.

I have never activated by phone, I will give that a shot.

This is for a budget HTPC build. If this key has already been activated, I have to decided if I stick with Win7 or go in another direction.
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Do you have a box like this? Notice the packaging says upgrade in the upper left corner.

But yeah, if it's an upgrade key, you can't use it during a clean installation without doing the workarounds.
 
urbsnspices said:
Tried the phone option 2x, in case I mistytped. No luck. It directs me to the MS website.
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I've had windows activation fail on both auto and phone activation all being legit. At some point during that menu, I was able to speak to someone and have never been denied. Mine were legit and I have no idea why they failed.
 
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