Well, here is the time to activate windows. When I got my copy of Vista Ultimate, I had already activated my 32-bit version. SInce I went 64-bit for good last month, windows informed me I need to activate my copy (Full retail version) it says that this serial number is already activated and I would need to purchase another!! I thought since one was 32 and one was 64 bit, that microsoft would know better on the same hardware. They could clearly see that this version is going on the exact same machine. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get around this?
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- Thread starter The Cobra
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You're probably gonna have to chose "other activation method" and activate by phone. You'll need to call them up and explain your situation. I've re-installed XP so many times over the last 6 years, that whenever I wipe the HD and reinstall I have to call them up. It's simple really and only takes about 5 minutes.