Activation Help

[XCougar]

Hey guys,

I have a Vista Business (XP downgraded version) pc that wants to be reactivated.
But it wont go through activation because the key is a Vista key (on the side of the case).

I called Microsoft, and one of their "employee's" told me to borrow someone else's key and xp disk and install it that way....that so doesnt sound right to me.

Any ideas of what to do here?

Thanks,


Tom,

 

[Burnsy2023]

I called Microsoft, and one of their "employee's" told me to borrow someone else's key and xp disk and install it that way....that so doesnt sound right to me.

That is what MS suggest. They state that they will not provide any keys for downgrade activations. Do as they suggest

 

[XCougar]

So I should use someone else's key? I thought that would be illegal. =|

Thanks

 

[Burnsy2023]

So I should use someone else's key? I thought that would be illegal =|

Thanks

Nope. You'll probably have to phone activate though.

 

[theheyes]

borrow someone else's key and xp disk and install it that way

Sometimes that's easier said than done! If you wanted to just activate it without reinstalling would you need to find an OEM key in this instance?

 

[XCougar]

Nope. You'll probably have to phone activate though.

No I shouldn't do it or no its not illegal? =S

 

[XCougar]

Sometimes that's easier said than done! If you wanted to just activate it without reinstalling would you need to find an OEM key in this instance?

I believe I would because HP Keys, or Dell Keys dont mix...I believe? Ive tried before, just for testing ofcourse, lol.

 

[Burnsy2023]

No I shouldn't do it or no its not illegal? =S

No it's not illegal.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

I normally load on Xp to client machines using my own key as I'm waiting for their copies to come through.. Once received, I just change the key and activate. Done.
Beats waiting for the post.

 

[XCougar]

Ok thanks Burnsy. =)

 

[Knubje]

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