Windows 7 fails to start properly.

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Cokkie77
Senior Member

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01-03-2016, 02:56 AM

I have Windows installed on my school laptop (HP Pavilion G7-2269wm) and I’m having trouble activating Windows 7 Pro x64. My previous system ran Windows 8, and I prefer using 7 because it’s more familiar. I’m not sure why activation isn’t working, but I’d rather reinstall if necessary. Any advice would be appreciated.

Cokkie77

01-03-2016, 02:56 AM #1

Dorito977
Member

177

01-23-2016, 01:10 PM

This could be a straightforward and simple inquiry, but do you possess a Windows 7 license? The Windows 8 version that came with the machine isn't applicable for Windows 7, so it shouldn't be considered.

Dorito977

01-23-2016, 01:10 PM #2

Ninjas_R_OP
Senior Member

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01-26-2016, 07:58 PM

Sure, you have a Windows 7 license.

Ninjas_R_OP

01-26-2016, 07:58 PM #3

Sure, you have a Windows 7 license.

SonyaPlay
Junior Member

01-27-2016, 01:12 AM

Do you have the right key for the correct Windows version?

SonyaPlay

01-27-2016, 01:12 AM #4

Do you have the right key for the correct Windows version?

TheBurntSteak
Member

187

01-27-2016, 01:21 AM

Ensure the reference matches the required key.

TheBurntSteak

01-27-2016, 01:21 AM #5

Ensure the reference matches the required key.

Aleshop777
Member

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01-29-2016, 02:18 AM

Your Windows 7 license type is either OEM/System Builder or Retail. It hasn’t been used on another device before. When activation fails, the system doesn’t try to activate at all and displays an error message instead.

Aleshop777

01-29-2016, 02:18 AM #6

JETzY
Member

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01-29-2016, 02:35 AM

It seems to be an OEM part, but I haven't tested it on a machine before. It attempts to start, then displays an error message.

JETzY

01-29-2016, 02:35 AM #7

It seems to be an OEM part, but I haven't tested it on a machine before. It attempts to start, then displays an error message.

SACHARX
Junior Member

02-11-2016, 10:39 PM

The exact error message was provided. The key source was mentioned, and a screenshot of the error was included.

SACHARX

02-11-2016, 10:39 PM #8

The exact error message was provided. The key source was mentioned, and a screenshot of the error was included.

WD_Trashster
Senior Member

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02-11-2016, 11:39 PM

I don’t have a visual capture, but I know the error code. It’s 0xC004E003. Let me help you figure out what it means.

WD_Trashster

02-11-2016, 11:39 PM #9

I don’t have a visual capture, but I know the error code. It’s 0xC004E003. Let me help you figure out what it means.

JULIANO030
Member

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02-12-2016, 03:43 AM

#10

Just to confirm.

JULIANO030

02-12-2016, 03:43 AM #10

Just to confirm.

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