Pay for Re-activation??

[Guest]

I have recently upgraded the processor, motherboard, and ram in my computer,
as well as a re-install of Vista Ultimate. I have the upgrade copy so I
transferred my files to my external hard drive, then selected the option of
perform a clean install rather than an upgrade (which I have done before
without any problems). However once I got the hardware and OS installed
Windows notified me that I could not activate it because my key was already
in use. It has been 90 days since I originally installed Vista, so if I want
to call Microsoft and explain my situation (which should be quite common) I
will have to pay $60! Is there any way of avoiding paying for something that
I really should not have to? Thank you for your help.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

When you activate, use the phone option. The appropriate number for your
location will be displayed. There is no charge to reactivate, regardless of
the time since original activation.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

There is no charge for reactivation. Activate online, get the phone no. for
your area, and hang on until a REAL voice arrives.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have recently upgraded the processor, motherboard, and ram in my computer,
as well as a re-install of Vista Ultimate. I have the upgrade copy so I
transferred my files to my external hard drive, then selected the option of
perform a clean install rather than an upgrade (which I have done before
without any problems). However once I got the hardware and OS installed
Windows notified me that I could not activate it because my key was already
in use. It has been 90 days since I originally installed Vista, so if I want
to call Microsoft and explain my situation (which should be quite common) I
will have to pay $60! Is there any way of avoiding paying for something that
I really should not have to? Thank you for your help.

It's in use by you, because of your initial Activation. Simply
follow the on-screen instructions to activate by telephone. There is
no charge.


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Bruce Chambers

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