He hemmed and hawed for a minute and then seeming as if he was doing me a favor he proclaimed that I could, in fact, activate my installation. I then did the phone activiation and it accepted the number provided but when I attempted to log in, it would not allow it and would tell me to active Windows. Started over with disc 2 for the 4th install. Microsoft tech support and other depts tried and tried to help me for around 2 hours. You just can't ask for their help. Is it possible to reverse and uninstall this, because I heard that Windows explorer 8 is too difficult to work with.
Click on that and when it asks you if you are sure, click Yes. If asked why you needed to reinstall, the reason for your reinstalled was you upgraded components, but under no circumstances say you upgraded the motherboard. This is despite having followed your methods above. This time it was me. I did so mainly for the purposes of playing with and learning stuff. Also, please provide a brief synopsis describing the issue including any error messages or codes.
It shows me that you care and thus I will continue write about these things. I did take note of your enthusiasm for Linux. The motherboard locks with a code at the same point every time. I grabbed myself by the hoo-hoos and deleted the original, pre-denial line. Try changing your key first. Windows your trying to certify. Could not get into the program.
Then activate by the Internet. Which, in hindsight, would not have solved the problem. You might be able to get out of this loop using the following steps. Luckily, there is a freeware program called that will make a copy of all the activation data for you and allow you to easily restore it later on. Clicked yes and of course there was no internet connection. However, the key has significant drawbacks.
I had gone through multiple cycles of install and was still going against the problem. Greg R Archived from groups: microsoft. Although I bought and paid for the AutoCad software I hated the dongle and I easily hacked the program to defeat it. It was way back then I realized that hackers had it easier than honest customers. Re-installed a second time with a different disc, which turned out to be a corporate disc with the key built in. There are many key resellers available online. This problem should go away, because Microsoft is suppose to issue a patch to by-pass the activation requirement s.
What I had, worked just fine for many years. The original key should work. Now, if you think that this article was interesting don't forget to rate it. I don't have any internet connection anymore. There is no fault in Microsoft providing the cheap option.
Sometimes when you're re-installing Windows with non-standard hardware, you may not be able to access Windows in order to activate. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Microsoft provides local numbers for most areas, or toll-free numbers that you can call from anywhere. Was then met with the you must acticate windows before you can log on…. I stopped using Microsoft Windows in 2002. Don't ever count on having both at once.
I get caught in a loop. All manufacturers make these drivers available for download. I no longer find anything compelling about Microsoft Windows, and when I am forced to use Microsoft Windows the experience is one of downgrading to a far less useful system with huge chunks of functionality missing. He hears me out and offers no help. It just generally seemed to be working, and working well. Or you can have freedom.
How can I take this further? If you're using it at home. I have a step by step solution for you, just read and enjoy. I tried reconnecting it or reseting the modem but the problem was still there. . Then it says sorry we could not activate your software at this time. This guy takes a while to check my key. My wife is in a different situation though.