product key invalid for activation Vista Bugs and Problems Discuss product key invalid for activation in the Windows Vista forums; One of my customer's computer is showing "product key invalid for activation" This screen comes after user logon screen, it give 3 options, 1. To use this ...

[Vejay]

One of my customer's computer is showing "product key invalid for activation"

This screen comes after user logon screen, it give 3 options,
1. To use this use the automated phone system
2. USe the comp with reduced functionality
3. Type different product key, typed the product key on the tower nojoy,
4. Booted thru OS dvd and did system restore--nogo,
5. Repaired using OS cd - Startup repair nojoy,

OS: Vista Home Premium
System: Dimension 9200

Can anyone throw some light on this issue?

[Znod]

Your Vista version is running in reduced functionality mode; things won't get better until you active with a valid product key.

[Vejay]

he doesnt have an Internet connection.. tried phone option and called microsoft they say that this key is current used on another computer..

[Znod]

Well, if so, then that is the problem. You can install Vista on only one computer at a time using the same product key.

[Vejay]

You are very welcome. I say call your manufacturer first off. Didn't Vista come installed?

Edit: I am tired; I I accidentally edited Vejay's post. He mentioned that his computer is new out of the box and, thus, that the key shouldn't already have been used. He also mentioned that he would need to arrange an exchange. I replied as above. Sorry Vejay. I'll try to be more careful. I was up all night, or most of it, playing with my new installation and finishing it up.

[Snuffy]

New Out of BOX, makes very little difference today.. on the Pirate Sites, lots of people claim it is very easy to...go to (shop or store) insert the name your self... machines there are running Vista on Display.. guess what the KEY is also listed in plain site, either copy with pen to paper (takes some guts) or snap a pic with your small digital camera... insert your USB Flash drive run key finder... copy and save to flash drive. Now you have a 100% legal KEY for version you want... and 99% of the people are running.. ULTIMATE..
and for a few dollars you can buy almost any KEY from any OEM site...
the average cost for any key is use PAYPAL and send $10.00 to $20.00,
and the KEY is GUARANTEED to install and activate....

(What a RIP) but folks it is TRUE...

[Vejay]

So i think that customer deserves a system exchange

[crabby]

I agree... if they have a legitimate system and the certificate of authenticity they deserve a new system or new key.

crabby

[Snuffy]

Did I mention that the Manual states I have to keep the original (Not a copy) Bill of Sale with the DVD's to have a "PROOF OF OWNERSHIP"..
the Sales Ticket has Date, Time, Store and What was purchased.
and most important the Ticket Number...