Installation ID not Generated from Genuine XP

[CDub]

I have a genuine copy of windows xp pro reinstalled on the same DAW
(dedicated) not connected to any network. I have to reactivate but after it
tells me that my product key is not valid and doesn't give me an installation
ID. I called the activation center who told me to call 1-800-136-5700 to
have the tech support generate a new installation ID but the number doesn't
work.

Any idea on how to get around it or does someone know a valid phone number
for me to call so that I can call the activation AGAIN and enter my numbers
AGAIN that will not work so that I have to spell the numbers out AGAIN and
waste my time AGAIN?

 

[Daave]

I have a genuine copy of windows xp pro reinstalled on the same DAW
(dedicated) not connected to any network. I have to reactivate but
after it tells me that my product key is not valid and doesn't give
me an installation ID. I called the activation center who told me to
call 1-800-136-5700 to have the tech support generate a new
installation ID but the number doesn't work.

Any idea on how to get around it or does someone know a valid phone
number for me to call so that I can call the activation AGAIN and
enter my numbers AGAIN that will not work so that I have to spell the
numbers out AGAIN and waste my time AGAIN?

The phone number you mentioned will never work; the 136 is a dead
giveaway!

I'm pretty sure these are the numbers:

888-571-2048
716-874-2929

 

[CDub]

Thank you Daave for you response.

The number you gave is the number to activate windows. What i was looking
for is the technical services number where someone could generate a new
installation ID from my product key. I think I'll call again and ask for the
number again.

I'' try and post that number if I obtain it for anyone with this issue in
the future.

 

[Daave]

I never knew the process to work that way. I really don't understand why
the Activation Center operator would give you yet another telephone
number. Either you jotted it down incorrectly or the operator was acting
loopy, American telephone exchanges *never* begin with the numeral 1!

Try again. This is how it is supposed to work:

"To activate Windows XP over the telephone, you can simply call a
toll-free* number displayed on your screen. A customer service
representative will ask for the installation ID number displayed on the
same screen, enter that number into a secure database, and return a
confirmation ID to you. Once you have typed the confirmation ID, the
activation process is complete."

* Toll-free telephone numbers are available in all countries whose
telephony infrastructures provide for them. The telephone numbers to
call are displayed when telephone activation is chosen.

from
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/features/activation.mspx

Where do you live?

And since product keys are unique, I would imagine that it would be
impossible to "generate a new installation ID" from it anyway. Just give
'em the old one and type in the confirmation ID you receive.

(unless I'm missing something...)

 

[Sam Hobbs]

American telephone exchanges *always* begin with "1". Always, unless they
are a local number withn the same area code and is therefore 7 digits
without an "area code". Cell phones in America usually assume the "1" and
therefore don't require the use of the "1" but the "1" exists for American
phone numbers with area code. It is *extremely* common for American phone
numbers to include the "1" prefix such as 1-800-555-1212. The "1" is an
international code, and I assume anyone calling the USA from outside the USA
would know that.

 

[Daave]

American telephone exchanges *always* begin with "1". Always, unless
they are a local number withn the same area code and is therefore 7
digits without an "area code". Cell phones in America usually assume
the "1" and therefore don't require the use of the "1" but the "1"
exists for American phone numbers with area code. It is *extremely*
common for American phone numbers to include the "1" prefix such as
1-800-555-1212. The "1" is an international code, and I assume anyone
calling the USA from outside the USA would know that.

You are incorrect, Sam. In the phone number 800-555-1212, 555 is the
exchange. Back in the olden days, exchanged had names. ORchard 6, for
instance. This later became OR6. And eventually 676 (the letter O
corresponds to the number 6 and the letter R corresponds to the number
7).

The number that the OP tried dialing was 1-800-136-5700. This phone
number is not valid because the exchange 136 is not valid. (because
American telephone exchanges never begin with the numeral 1).

 

[Sam Hobbs]

You are incorrect, Sam. In the phone number 800-555-1212, 555 is the
exchange. Back in the olden days, exchanged had names. ORchard 6, for
instance. This later became OR6. And eventually 676 (the letter O
corresponds to the number 6 and the letter R corresponds to the number
7).

The number that the OP tried dialing was 1-800-136-5700. This phone
number is not valid because the exchange 136 is not valid. (because
American telephone exchanges never begin with the numeral 1).

Obviously I had forgotten what the term "exchange" means. I am sorry about
that. Obviosuly the exchange is not an international dialing code.

 

[Daave]

Obviously I had forgotten what the term "exchange" means. I am sorry
about that. Obviosuly the exchange is not an international dialing
code.

No prob; we all have senior moments from time to time.