Windows Product Keycode

[blbaszis]

On a few occasions I have had to re-install windows home premium using the
upgrade disk that came with my computer. Every time I reinstalled windows, I
will get a message telling me that the keycode I am using, or that I entered
is not valid although I have the oem sticker on the bottom of the laptop
computer that came with it. Can we find a way to resolve this issue because
it is getting to be bothersome.

 

[blbaszis]

The computer is a HP/Compaq Presario, and it was a anytime upgrade disk that
i used, but still, why does microsoft keep telling me the keycode is no good
when i have the original keycode sticker on my computer as it was when I
bought it?

 

[Seth]

The computer is a HP/Compaq Presario, and it was a anytime upgrade disk
that
i used, but still, why does microsoft keep telling me the keycode is no
good
when i have the original keycode sticker on my computer as it was when I
bought it?

Because the keycode on your sticker is not the proper key for an upgrade
disk (as you indicate you are using for your re-install). The sticker on
your case is for an OEM fresh install.

 

[That Guy]

he thinks he can have ultimate for the basic oem key on the bottom and it
doesn't work that way. You need to purchase an upgrade key.