Reinstalling vista problem

[Guest]

I just reinstalled vista on my rebuilt pc and now its asking me to activate
but it says my key is already in use.
how can I get around this?

My vista is a genuine 32bit vista home premium. I rebuilt my pc from the
ground up, the only bits the same are the hard drives.

And yes, I did pay for my vista and still have my ebuyer receipt for it (its
an oem version, I didnt want the 64bit as I dont need it)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You can reset your Windows Vista activation by performing the following:

1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in: slui.exe 4
2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
3. Select your Country.
4. Follow the instructions for phone activation.
5. Once completed, restart your computer.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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I just reinstalled vista on my rebuilt pc and now its asking me to activate
but it says my key is already in use.
how can I get around this?

My vista is a genuine 32bit vista home premium. I rebuilt my pc from the
ground up, the only bits the same are the hard drives.

And yes, I did pay for my vista and still have my ebuyer receipt for it (its
an oem version, I didnt want the 64bit as I dont need it)

 

[Guest]

Hello. Click start,run,then type in slui.exe
then try that way.

 

[Guest]

I just tried that twice but it said the number cant be verified

 

[Guest]

welcome to defective vista,,every time vista messes up your computer or you
have to do a full reinstall..you will have to do a re activation..what
fun..and by phone..so it makes it harder..we really got screwed on this
os..you can pick a usa number to call and do the automated deal.you may have
to scream into the phone like i did..to keep it working..dont you just love
uncle bill for makeing vista like this..i know i do..