I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Activation
For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message
I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
What is the connect/MSDN site I only have MSDN site that I sign in with my Cert number.
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message
For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Well, ignore the Connect site and log into MSDN and obtain a new key, http://msdn.microsoft.com You might also want to post this issue in the microsoft.public.msdn.general newsgroup -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"t" wrote in message
What is the connect/MSDN site I only have MSDN site that I sign in with my Cert number.
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Will not let me get a new key. Tells me that I am not loged in. But I am. I am using the Ultimate Ver.6 built 5308 So whats up . Why Cant I get a new key. I was told that it is only one key that everyone gets untill the CPP release. Help!!!!!!
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message
For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
There is no product key area on the MSDN site I got my key in an email from Microsoft I got two keys from them one for client and the other for server. I used the same key from 5270 and that one worked with 5270 and it was the same key that I got in email now.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message
Well, ignore the Connect site and log into MSDN and obtain a new key, http://msdn.microsoft.com You might also want to post this issue in the microsoft.public.msdn.general newsgroup -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"t" wrote in message What is the connect/MSDN site I only have MSDN site that I sign in with my Cert number.
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Try consulting MSDN admin directly then, they should help. I'm not sure if the Longhorn Beta Team can help or not... but I'll try and find out for you and get them to give you a bell :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message
Will not let me get a new key. Tells me that I am not loged in. But I am. I am using the Ultimate Ver.6 built 5308 So whats up . Why Cant I get a new key. I was told that it is only one key that everyone gets untill the CPP release. Help!!!!!!
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Ok my email is tballa02@sympatico.ca I dont know if your Ver of Vista is the same but I am willing to send you my key if you can send me yours. I know that I am not to do that but I am not getting far with MSDN site or help from them they keep telling me it should work.fine but I see others are having the same problem in the forums on the MSDN site
Thanks Tony
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message
Try consulting MSDN admin directly then, they should help. I'm not sure if the Longhorn Beta Team can help or not... but I'll try and find out for you and get them to give you a bell :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message Will not let me get a new key. Tells me that I am not loged in. But I am. I am using the Ultimate Ver.6 built 5308 So whats up . Why Cant I get a new key. I was told that it is only one key that everyone gets untill the CPP release. Help!!!!!!
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
Just got nother key from MSDN admin and it worked so I am off and working. Thanks for all your help everyone. If you have any questions for me about Vista I will help.
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message
Try consulting MSDN admin directly then, they should help. I'm not sure if the Longhorn Beta Team can help or not... but I'll try and find out for you and get them to give you a bell :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message Will not let me get a new key. Tells me that I am not loged in. But I am. I am using the Ultimate Ver.6 built 5308 So whats up . Why Cant I get a new key. I was told that it is only one key that everyone gets untill the CPP release. Help!!!!!!
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message For a start, go to Start, Control Panel, Welcome Center and check which version of Vista you are running. Most likely Ultimate, but best to check anyway. Login to Connect/MSDN and check for where the keys are. Select "Generate new key" and use the key of the version you are running. Business, Home Basic and Ultimate all have different keys. After that, try activation again.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--- Original message follows --- "t" wrote in message I have a problem I am using my key that I got with the last one, But it will not activate tells me I have to change key. I had the problem with the last one but was able to call in and get it activated. Now it does not give me the phone number to call in. Any help Thanks T
To Chuck,
I honestly don't believe the beta copies of Windows Vista Microsoft is distributing at conferences has only one license. MSDN Subscribers I believe have a total of 10 installations with their copies and TAP customers and Technical Testers have about 30. So, I believe you have more chances to install the software on the same or other computers.
I notice when I try to reply to your post using in Windows Mail it crashes. Whats up with that? :) -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
On Sat, 13 May 2006 17:09:36 -0700, "Andre Da Costa" wrote:
I notice when I try to reply to your post using in Windows Mail it crashes. Whats up with that? :)
That's obviously a feature of Windows Mail. -- Michael Cecil http://home.comcast.net/~macecil/ http://home.comcast.net/~safehex/
Wow, cool! :) -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta "Michael Cecil" wrote in message
On Sat, 13 May 2006 17:09:36 -0700, "Andre Da Costa" andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
I notice when I try to reply to your post using in Windows Mail it crashes. Whats up with that? :)
That's obviously a feature of Windows Mail. -- Michael Cecil http://home.comcast.net/~macecil/ http://home.comcast.net/~safehex/
I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message >I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
Ok, you are running 5365.8 based on your header, so that excludes MSDN, which means you are technical tester or TAP Customer, I recommend you log in to connect and try one of the 5 keys made available for 5342 interim. If the problem persist, please report the issue in private ng for product activation and send in a report. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message >I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message
First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
That's why it won't work. That place is not legal in case you didn't already know that. Just wait a short while longer and you can get the public beta legally. I know the temptation is there and you just want it now, but seriously, wait just a little bit longer and hopefully you can get the public beta. The public beta will probably be here within a few weeks. (Probably before this month is over, although I'm not certain.) So just wait around. "vista user" wrote in message
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
The source is the reason why. Like Travis suggest and I recommend, please wait until BETA 2 is released to the public. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
"vista user" wrote in message
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
Well, it says this there, which is interesting:
"Windows Vista, the next, next generation OS from Microsoft. This is the February 2006 CTP Build 5381 for those inclined to such information. "
I would wonder what exactly is in that download.
I'm curious about the product key. The download is easily available it seems (I didn't), but what about the product key? Didn't it ask for one? Was one supplied?
steve
"vista user" wrote in message
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
P.S. I also should mention that I have Previously Reported People who were Promoting Ebay.com as a Source for getting Windows Vista in the Win FX Newsgroups, so if you think that I am kidding, just try me.
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message
Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
"vista user" wrote in message http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
rotflmaof -- Peter
Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message
P.S. I also should mention that I have Previously Reported People who were Promoting Ebay.com as a Source for getting Windows Vista in the Win FX Newsgroups, so if you think that I am kidding, just try me.
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
"vista user" wrote in message http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
vista user wrote:
http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message
First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message
I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
Hey...two wild and crazy guys!
Frank
It's OK Kevin - I've already submitted a report to the Longhorn Abuse lot (sounds funny hehe) but it's about reporting the site itself, and not the user necessarily.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message
P.S. I also should mention that I have Previously Reported People who were Promoting Ebay.com as a Source for getting Windows Vista in the Win FX Newsgroups, so if you think that I am kidding, just try me.
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
"vista user" wrote in message http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
Ok. I dont wanna get sued, i just wanted to se what vista was like. She will be gone today. "Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message
Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
You won't get sued ;o) It's always better to go about getting operating systems and software the legal and right way - it's just good karma :o)
The site however has been reported to the LHAbuse lot - I believe they'll get onto investigating it soon.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "vista user" wrote in message
Ok. I dont wanna get sued, i just wanted to se what vista was like. She will be gone today. "Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
It's also funny because I have known that this website exists for several months now and it has amazed me that it hasn't been removed yet, but that's probably because there are a lot of people like me who just haven't reported it yet. "Zack Whittaker" wrote in message
You won't get sued ;o) It's always better to go about getting operating systems and software the legal and right way - it's just good karma :o)
The site however has been reported to the LHAbuse lot - I believe they'll get onto investigating it soon.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "vista user" wrote in message Ok. I dont wanna get sued, i just wanted to se what vista was like. She will be gone today. "Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
Microsoft doesn't have the power to *remove* a website, it can only ask politely to remove the illegal content. If then they don't, it's the MSFT Lawyers to the rescue ;o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Travis King" wrote in message
It's also funny because I have known that this website exists for several months now and it has amazed me that it hasn't been removed yet, but that's probably because there are a lot of people like me who just haven't reported it yet. "Zack Whittaker" wrote in message You won't get sued ;o) It's always better to go about getting operating systems and software the legal and right way - it's just good karma :o)
The site however has been reported to the LHAbuse lot - I believe they'll get onto investigating it soon.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "vista user" wrote in message Ok. I dont wanna get sued, i just wanted to se what vista was like. She will be gone today. "Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
Your a BIG man
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message
P.S. I also should mention that I have Previously Reported People who were Promoting Ebay.com as a Source for getting Windows Vista in the Win FX Newsgroups, so if you think that I am kidding, just try me.
"Kevin John Panzke" wrote in message Please Remove that Leaked Build from your Computer and wait until Beta 2 (which will be a Public Beta) comes out on Monday, May 22nd, 2006, otherwise I will Report you to Piracy@Microsoft.com.
"vista user" wrote in message http://windows.czweb.org/921_DOWNLOAD_of_Windows_Vista_build_5365 Is where i got my copy,but i think next time i want a beta,im going to get it from MSDN. "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message First question: Where did you obtain your copy of Windows Vista?
Are you a technical tester, technology adoption program customer or MSDN Subscriber? Those are only available channels I am aware of you can obtain Windows Vista.
If you are an MSDN Subscriber, I would recommend you contact your MSDN Administrator. Which build of Windows Vista are you having problems activating? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"vista user" wrote in message I cant activate at all. any key i use dosent work.
I was given a copy of the Feb CTP (Build 5308) at a Microsoft seminar recently.
I have successfully installed, but haven't yet acrtivated as I may wipe and reinstall on a new disk, however that may take longer than is left for activaton - currently 13 days.
If I do go ahead and activate my present installation, will that prevent me from reinstalling on a new disk when I eventually get one?
I may also upgrade my graphics card - is that likely to impact activation?
Thanks
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help!
Thanks,
Dave
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something???
Thanks again,
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system properties in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance - System). Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks,
Dave
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and then complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows. Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again,
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas???
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Interesting... after getting the error, it wouldn't accept the product key! I had to do a cold boot & restart the install. Once I did that, it would accept the key again. This time, it seems to be installing... at least, while I am typing this,I am up to 36%. Some flag must have been set that would only clear on a cold boot.
I will let you know if the install completes. Thanks again.
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Again,
I'm going to take a suggestion from Andre and suggest that you try to run a CRC check on the iso. Personally if you are using daemon tools or some other mounting software I would suggest burning it to a DVD and then running the install. Umm...If that doesn't work try redownloading from this link.
http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
-tom
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas??? Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave "Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Hi Tom,
Looks like the clean install was successful. It took slightly under 1 hour. Now to reload all those nasty drivers...
Dave
"DSL-Dave" wrote in message
Interesting... after getting the error, it wouldn't accept the product key! I had to do a cold boot & restart the install. Once I did that, it would accept the key again. This time, it seems to be installing... at least, while I am typing this,I am up to 36%. Some flag must have been set that would only clear on a cold boot.
I will let you know if the install completes. Thanks again.
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message Hi Again,
I'm going to take a suggestion from Andre and suggest that you try to run a CRC check on the iso. Personally if you are using daemon tools or some other mounting software I would suggest burning it to a DVD and then running the install. Umm...If that doesn't work try redownloading from this link.
http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
-tom
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas??? Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave "Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Final comments on the install:
Improvements over the last beta: Sidebar on by default. Aero Glass works with my nVidia card by default! Resolution defaulted to 1280x1024 by 32 bits. Probably more, but this is just in the first few minutes. Unfortunately, no native support for the RealTek AC97 audio, which is used on many motherboards.
Will elaborate after I get some sleep!
Dave
"DSL-Dave" wrote in message
Hi Tom,
Looks like the clean install was successful. It took slightly under 1 hour. Now to reload all those nasty drivers...
Dave
"DSL-Dave" wrote in message Interesting... after getting the error, it wouldn't accept the product key! I had to do a cold boot & restart the install. Once I did that, it would accept the key again. This time, it seems to be installing... at least, while I am typing this,I am up to 36%. Some flag must have been set that would only clear on a cold boot.
I will let you know if the install completes. Thanks again.
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message Hi Again,
I'm going to take a suggestion from Andre and suggest that you try to run a CRC check on the iso. Personally if you are using daemon tools or some other mounting software I would suggest burning it to a DVD and then running the install. Umm...If that doesn't work try redownloading from this link.
http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
-tom
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas??? Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave "Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system properties in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System). Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks,
Dave
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and then complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again,
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Hi Again,
I'm going to take a suggestion from Andre and suggest that you try to run a CRC check on the iso. Personally if you are using daemon tools or some other mounting software I would suggest burning it to a DVD and then running the install. Umm...If that doesn't work try redownloading from this link.
http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
-tom
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas??? Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave "Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
Do a Windows Update...the Realtek AC'97 drivers are there ;)
-- Jane, not plain ;) 64bit enabled ;) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;) "DSL-Dave" wrote in message
Final comments on the install:
Improvements over the last beta: Sidebar on by default. Aero Glass works with my nVidia card by default! Resolution defaulted to 1280x1024 by 32 bits. Probably more, but this is just in the first few minutes. Unfortunately, no native support for the RealTek AC97 audio, which is used on many motherboards.
Will elaborate after I get some sleep!
Dave
"DSL-Dave" wrote in message Hi Tom,
Looks like the clean install was successful. It took slightly under 1 hour. Now to reload all those nasty drivers...
Dave
"DSL-Dave" wrote in message Interesting... after getting the error, it wouldn't accept the product key! I had to do a cold boot & restart the install. Once I did that, it would accept the key again. This time, it seems to be installing... at least, while I am typing this,I am up to 36%. Some flag must have been set that would only clear on a cold boot.
I will let you know if the install completes. Thanks again.
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message Hi Again,
I'm going to take a suggestion from Andre and suggest that you try to run a CRC check on the iso. Personally if you are using daemon tools or some other mounting software I would suggest burning it to a DVD and then running the install. Umm...If that doesn't work try redownloading from this link.
http://download.windowsvista.com/dl/preview/beta2/en/x86/iso/vista_5384.4.060518-1455_winmain_beta2_x86fre_client-LB2CFRE_EN_DVD.iso
-tom
I'm back...
Well, it accepted the key, but is now giving me an "80070241" error! I had no problem installing the earlier beta! Any ideas??? Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
You are welcome! Enjoy Vista
Hello again,
I wonder why I didn't see that when I did the download?! Many thanks... now I can finish the install!
Dave
"Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you go the link in my previous post go down to the bottom of the page and then select your location, sign in with your Live ID / Passport and
then
complete the requested information and then a Product Key will be emailed to you. Then use that key to Install / Activate Windows.
Hi Tom,
I downloaded the beta from the website, but nowhere on that page does it mention anything about a key! Since it is a time-limited beta, I expected it to install without a key, or that they key would be supplied. Am I missing something??? Thanks again, Dave "Tom Ziegmann" wrote in message
Hi Dave,
If you have a product key that you need to enter open the system
properties
in control panel (Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
System).
Then click on Change Product Key or Activate Windows now.
One quick question: Did you get the product key emailed to you are are you trying to use an existing one? If you need a new key go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
-tom
I need some help in activating the current beta, which I just downloaded. I tried to use the activation code from my build 5308, which didn't work. The current download doesn't seem to show a new activation code. I'm sitting here with my test system waiting to enter a product key ... help! Thanks, Dave
I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Hareth wrote:
I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Are you talking about version 5384 or the public beta, which is 5384.4?
Where did you get your product key?
yes the public beta
i got it from microsoft
"Ron Miller" wrote in message
Hareth wrote: I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Are you talking about version 5384 or the public beta, which is 5384.4?
Where did you get your product key?
OK prob fixed....
"Hareth" wrote in message
yes the public beta
i got it from microsoft
"Ron Miller" wrote in message Hareth wrote: I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Are you talking about version 5384 or the public beta, which is 5384.4?
Where did you get your product key?
"Hareth" wrote:
I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
"Hareth" wrote:
OK prob fixed....
"Hareth" wrote in message yes the public beta
i got it from microsoft
"Ron Miller" wrote in message Hareth wrote: I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Are you talking about version 5384 or the public beta, which is 5384.4?
Where did you get your product key?
HELLO !
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! how did you solve this problem?
I also got the key from microsoft, our company is a technet member! but when I try to activate windows it, just say's that the key is already in use!!
any ideas ?
Reenter the product key in change key and activate again...it will be solved..i had the same problem
hi,
thanks a lot for your answer. I installed vista again, but this time I activated before I installed and he did took the key. I think it should work now :-)
"chaos29" wrote:
"Hareth" wrote:
I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
thank you so much.. i couldnt find anywhere to contact microsoft about this
"Balasubramanian Ramanathan" wrote:
Reenter the product key in change key and activate again...it will be solved..i had the same problem
hello Hareth , Even i'm facing the same problem as u wrote below. I have installed vista beta 2 build 5384. Can you help me ? Thanks Regards
"Hareth" wrote:
I activated vista 5384 before i installed
now the OS is running & It says I need to activate within 14 days I tried to activate again but It said the product key was in use
What do I do now?
Hello there, I'm from germany, and have some hard time, to activate Vista Beta 2. If I try to activate it, i've got the Errorcode 0x8004fe33. There are no additional Information available...
I've suspecting the office-firewall to be the problem, because, you need to use a proxy for that, so I've needed to activate XP by telephone, now this is my main problem: It seems, that there is no activation via telephone available..
What to do now ?
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
I think to get the phone number you need to disconnect your internet connection, attempt to activate over the internet a few times and then the activation wizard will ask if you want to activate by phone. "Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote in message
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
"Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote:
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
I don't think the phone center takes Vista activation calls. I think you have to do it on the internet.
"wael Mehany" wrote in message
"Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote:
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
Too stupid for a beta OS.
When you help someone like this they will just be back in a few more days with more stupid question.
This group is being flooded with moronic questions: How do I get a product key Where do I get a driver for xyz hardware Won't install on my lapotop Won't install on my computer circa 1968 My crappy video card won't run aero glass (the sky is falling) My crappy sound card doesn't work Can't figure out how to activate Will my 16 bit program from 1992 run on Vista How long can I use Vista Beta How do I dual boot I NEED STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO GET XP BACK cannot delete windows.old file
Ignore them, children should only listen to adult conversations, not be incouraged to join in.
On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:01:38 -0700, "Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote:
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
1 866 740 1256 call this # for phone activation
"Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote:
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
anala
This may be the number you are seeing, but there are hundreds of numbers for activation and each section of a country will have a different number, so this may not be a number that the OP can use unless he lives near where you are located.
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Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
"anala" wrote in message
1 866 740 1256 call this # for phone activation
"Dirk-Thomas Brown" wrote:
What is the phone number to call MS and activate
TIA Dirk-Thomas
Well, I'm from Brazil and my english is not to good. Sorry!
My suggestion is about activation. I think that a way for a backup activation could be implemented on Windows Vista. In Win XP we make use of wpa.dbl backup to restore activation in case of necessity of reinstall windows - formating HD. In Windows Vista this way is not available. For IT professionals this is very important! Simplifies the reinstall because don't require new activation.
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Unless you making numerous hardware changes to the system, I don't see how it would be necessary. But you can send it in as a suggestion: For Feedback: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55160
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"DuduBHBrazil" wrote in message
Well, I'm from Brazil and my english is not to good. Sorry!
My suggestion is about activation. I think that a way for a backup activation could be implemented on Windows Vista. In Win XP we make use of wpa.dbl backup to restore activation in case of necessity of reinstall windows - formating HD. In Windows Vista this way is not available. For IT professionals this is very important! Simplifies the reinstall because don't require new activation.
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http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?mid=1a6c0c7b-35fa-4c07-a87a-0a13ec15759b&dg=microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
Hello Andre. If I have a problem with my system and if it's necessary to FORMAT HD or substitute it, can I reactivate the new installation of windows? Using the same serial? I think that in this case I have to phone to Microsoft to purchase a new serial and to proceed a new activation. This is practicable but consumes time and money. The way of backup activation in Windows XP is very helpfull because makes easy and quick the work of reinstall the systems.
Thanks for your suggestion! I sent a message for Microsoft.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Unless you making numerous hardware changes to the system, I don't see how it would be necessary. But you can send it in as a suggestion: For Feedback: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55160
Feedback reporting tool: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=43655 -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"DuduBHBrazil" wrote in message Well, I'm from Brazil and my english is not to good. Sorry!
My suggestion is about activation. I think that a way for a backup activation could be implemented on Windows Vista. In Win XP we make use of wpa.dbl backup to restore activation in case of necessity of reinstall windows - formating HD. In Windows Vista this way is not available. For IT professionals this is very important! Simplifies the reinstall because don't require new activation.
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http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?mid=1a6c0c7b-35fa-4c07-a87a-0a13ec15759b&dg=microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
Hello - I get the following error 0x8004FE33 when I try to activate Vista Beta2. Does anybody know what that means?
See if any of these help: http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/system/activationtroubles
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Hello - I get the following error 0x8004FE33 when I try to activate Vista Beta2. Does anybody know what that means?
Hi Zack - you were right the activation service was not installed. I did the install - but I still have the same problem and the same error. Could it be "activation overload" om the serveres?
"Zack Whittaker" wrote:
See if any of these help: http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/system/activationtroubles
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--: Original message follows :-- "Neotro" wrote in message Hello - I get the following error 0x8004FE33 when I try to activate Vista Beta2. Does anybody know what that means?
Hi Zack - thx - you were right. The activation service was not installed. I have Installed it, but it haven´t solved the problem - though I now can connect to windows update.
"Zack Whittaker" wrote:
See if any of these help: http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/system/activationtroubles
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