windows vista not valid license

[Guest]

my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista license
is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not ever
go to start up screen.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
You may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which
Windows Vista was already activated by a Volume License or OEM installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;931573

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.

 

[Kevin Weaver]

my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista
license
is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not
ever
go to start up screen.

Welcome to the party.

Next!

 

[Kevin Weaver]

Check this out from Carey Frisch (MVP)
You may be prompted to activate Windows Vista on a computer on which
Windows Vista was already activated by a Volume License or OEM
installation:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;931573

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.

--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E8E5CC039D51E3DB!9709.entry

You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and will not
again.

 

[Telstar]

You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and will
not again.

That is your choice. But this response is not relevant.

 

[Kevin Weaver]

That is your choice. But this response is not relevant.

What is ? Calling every time Microsoft feels like they want to be touched by
a phone call ? Sorry, you may like playing that game. I don't.

 

[Christopher R. Lee]

Thanks for the info about slui.

However, that's yet another kludge that ordinary users should be protected
from.

Regards

 

[Guest]

WELCOME TO VISTA ,AND THESE KINDS OF HITS,ARE GONNA JUST KEEP ON COMEING,,I
WILL GIVE UP MY COPY OF WIN XP PRO WHEN THEY PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD
HANDS..VISTA IS DEFECTIVE AND JUST PLAIN OLD CRAP,UNCLE BILL STOLE OUR
MONEY...

 

[Guest]

Andre, READ his post!!!!!!!!!

He can NOT get to start up screen!!!!!

 

[HeyBub]

You don't get it. You still have to call. I should not have to and
will not again.

Okay. Buy another copy.

Works for me.

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista license
is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not ever
go to start up screen.

You need to call the MS activation number on the screen.

When you call for activation, being an educated consumer is beneficial.
Quoted from the MS website:

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_facts.mspx

"Mandatory Product Activation Data

* The Installation ID is unique to each product and comprises two
components:

1. Product ID. Unique to the product key used during installation
2. Hardware hash. Non-unique representation of the PC

* The country in which the product is being installed (for Office
XP and Office XP family products only)"

You are never required to provide any other info in order to get
activated. The agent is required to activate you immediately if you
phone in and provide only the product ID, hardware hash, and
occasionally the country in which the product(s) is being installed! It
is none of their business if you made hardware changes, why you are
reinstalling, etc and you do not need to answer questions like that. If
they give you a hard time, politely remind them of this policy posted on
their company's website. If still they persist, request politely to
speak to a supervisor and escalate the issue until they give YOU the
paying customer the treatment you deserve!

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

"Fair use is not merely a nice concept--it is a federal law based on
free speech rights under the First Amendment and is a cornerstone of the
creativity and innovation that is a hallmark of this country. Consumer
rights in the digital age are not frivolous."
- Maura Corbett

 

[Alias]

my computer updated recommended updates last night and now my vista license
is not valid and my computer won't even go to the start up screen . I can
log in and then it goes to invalid license go online to validate and not ever
go to start up screen.

Tired of this crap? Check out Ubuntu, a FREE operating system that
requires no activation, no becoming "genuine", no phone activations,
no viruses, no malware and a much better desktop than Vista could ever
have. Check it out at http://www.ubuntu.com/ and order the FREE CD. In
addition, once you have it installed, you have access to over 25,000
FREE programs.

Alias

 

[Frank]

Tired of this crap? Check out Ubuntu, a FREE operating system that
requires no activation, no becoming "genuine", no phone activations,
no viruses, no malware and a much better desktop than Vista could ever
have. Check it out at http://www.ubuntu.com/ and order the FREE CD. In
addition, once you have it installed, you have access to over 25,000
FREE programs.

Alias

Don't bother. Ubuntu is a real POS toy os used by idiots like alias
cause he can't afford and can't figure out how to use Vista, a real OS
for serious use.
Frank

 

[CK]

Frank <[email protected]> Whilst having a limited moment of clarity in an
otherwise cloudy existence the drunkard typed

Don't bother. Ubuntu is a real POS toy os used by idiots like alias
cause he can't afford and can't figure out how to use Vista, a real OS
for serious use.
Frank

*FART*

 

[johnnn]

deatr, the only solution of your problem is a new genuine and valid Windows
vista Product key which is here only for you (one person use
only)"BRP6M-RC9CJ-VWDRK-KP2C2-9QFGW", ENJOY IT , GOOD LUCK , see you
thanks