Error encountered with product key or activation process.

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8IIIIIIIIIIIID
Junior Member

10-13-2016, 11:33 AM

I downloaded a Windows 7 Home Premium copy from an old Dell and installed it on my new PC. I knew it would invalidate the product key, but I’d heard you could obtain a fresh key via automated phone service. My understanding is I need a new product ID to activate over the phone, not a key. Do I need to be SOL or should I ask someone for help?

8IIIIIIIIIIIID

10-13-2016, 11:33 AM #1

sniperwors
Junior Member

10-30-2016, 05:02 PM

It seems you're asking about restrictions regarding OEM keys and obtaining new ones for your PC.

sniperwors

10-30-2016, 05:02 PM #2

It seems you're asking about restrictions regarding OEM keys and obtaining new ones for your PC.

frogface1
Junior Member

11-03-2016, 12:58 AM

I attempted that earlier; the key is connected to the MoBo, which prevents transferring it (as noted in my search results)....

frogface1

11-03-2016, 12:58 AM #3

I attempted that earlier; the key is connected to the MoBo, which prevents transferring it (as noted in my search results)....

Zuth0
Junior Member

11-03-2016, 04:23 AM

Contact Microsoft directly. They can resolve the issue via phone.

Zuth0

11-03-2016, 04:23 AM #4

Contact Microsoft directly. They can resolve the issue via phone.

Staten_Ex
Member

226

11-04-2016, 12:10 AM

I'm not sure, could you provide more details about the issue?

Staten_Ex

11-04-2016, 12:10 AM #5

I'm not sure, could you provide more details about the issue?

Herobrin39
Member

146

11-05-2016, 02:06 PM

It's an OEM license, and they probably won't allow you to move it to a different computer.

Herobrin39

11-05-2016, 02:06 PM #6

It's an OEM license, and they probably won't allow you to move it to a different computer.

Silberflug
Member

203

11-05-2016, 05:20 PM

I helped me out. I even let them know I just got a new laptop.

Silberflug

11-05-2016, 05:20 PM #7

I helped me out. I even let them know I just got a new laptop.

Monkeygirl1111
Junior Member

11-07-2016, 03:07 AM

I believe you assembled a computer, installed an operating system, created a new version, and then moved the OS over. I understand this can happen. It seems OP likely received a ready-made Dell and tried to apply the existing OS, which probably isn't feasible. @ LennyIsLife your understanding is correct.

Monkeygirl1111

11-07-2016, 03:07 AM #8

K1L3RB
Junior Member

11-12-2016, 06:21 PM

The hard drive was already moved to my new computer, but that's right.

K1L3RB

11-12-2016, 06:21 PM #9

The hard drive was already moved to my new computer, but that's right.

sanbasan
Junior Member

11-14-2016, 12:39 AM

#10

It seems like you're suggesting trying something despite doubts. You might want to proceed with caution and consider the risks.

sanbasan

11-14-2016, 12:39 AM #10

It seems like you're suggesting trying something despite doubts. You might want to proceed with caution and consider the risks.

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