Wrong product key

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I just want to know why I get this message, because IT IS the right key, so
now I have to pray that in the next 21 days or so, the person who is using MY
payed windows xp key stop using it.
I can't call to nobody, I don't have to, I don't and I won't pay anymore for
something I did pay already. When first activated the key I also registered,
so how on earth the database or whatever it is, don't remember my computer
and my key. There are a lots of ways to crack or install another key, but I
don't want to do that. I pay LOTS of money for something that supposedly is
piracy-proof or whatever is called.
I format the disk often, don't ask me why, because is my business and is my
computer and I can do whatever I want because I pay for it, I don't use it to
harm any body, I just use it to play games and do my office work. Somewhere
here I read someone asking why formating so often, as I said, is my business,
and is not Windows or Microsoft business how many times I register my key, I
just wonder how, in such big technologies isn't possible for Microsoft to
'know' where each key is used.
Sorry if I sound too angry, but that's what I'm feeling right now, I pay
lots of money for something is supposed to work, so I feel cheated.

Sorry for my English, I'm from Spain, but I guess that Microsoft should
figure that out already.
 
I think we have a pirate on our hands. Your post makes no sense at. You just
ramble on.

I highly suggest before you seek help through these posts, you slow down and
explain yourself better. You make it sound like you are operating a non-legit
Windows copy. For all we know, you are a pirate trying to seek a way to make
your copy legit.

This is the wrong place.

If your copy is legit, you have nothing to worry about. Who cares why you
format so many times??

You need to get a grip.
 
syrdax said:
I just want to know why I get this message, because IT IS the right key, so
now I have to pray that in the next 21 days or so, the person who is using MY
payed windows xp key stop using it.
I can't call to nobody, I don't have to, I don't and I won't pay anymore for
something I did pay already. When first activated the key I also registered,
so how on earth the database or whatever it is, don't remember my computer
and my key. There are a lots of ways to crack or install another key, but I
don't want to do that. I pay LOTS of money for something that supposedly is
piracy-proof or whatever is called.
I format the disk often, don't ask me why, because is my business and is my
computer and I can do whatever I want because I pay for it, I don't use it to
harm any body, I just use it to play games and do my office work. Somewhere
here I read someone asking why formating so often, as I said, is my business,
and is not Windows or Microsoft business how many times I register my key, I
just wonder how, in such big technologies isn't possible for Microsoft to
'know' where each key is used.
Sorry if I sound too angry, but that's what I'm feeling right now, I pay
lots of money for something is supposed to work, so I feel cheated.

Sorry for my English, I'm from Spain, but I guess that Microsoft should
figure that out already.
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¿Y cuál es tu pregunta?

Alias
 
Many OEM Product Keys need to have activation phoned in now, particularly
those you find on a label attached to the system. They will not activate
over the internet like a retail one. Blame those that pirated OEM keys from
large manufacturers.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Ok, but I said that I was angry.
I do have to worry, because I have to activate windows to be able to use it.
So:
- I don't want to wait until the last day to activate it.
- I don't have to worry because I pay for this product.
- I pretty know about computers, and as I 'ramble' before, I can easily
follow the many ways to pirate windows, but as also said too, I don't want to
because I pay a lot for the software.
- When I asked help before, instead of helping, someone asked why I format
the disk so often, that's the reason why I said that that's my business.
- Thanks for judging me, for telling me I'm a pirate; that's was really
helpfull.

Mi pregunta es: Que debo hacer pare que se registre mi key. Es autentica, la
he usado antes (3 veces, registrado tambien la primera vez) Si tengo que
sacar fotos de que lo mio es autentico y no pirateado lo hago con mucho
gusto, no tengo nada que ocultar. Solo quiero no tener que llegar a usar
cracks no metodos raros para registrar el producto, el cual ya he registrado
antes. Mi enojo viene de ver que puedo quedar sin usar algo por lo cual pague.

Gracias. Y lamento no haberme expresado correctamente en mi primer post, mi
Ingles no es muy bueno, como tambien he dicho.
 
Rick said:
Many OEM Product Keys need to have activation phoned in now, particularly
those you find on a label attached to the system. They will not activate
over the internet like a retail one. Blame those that pirated OEM keys from
large manufacturers.
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You, of course, are referring to branded OEMs, not generic OEMs, right?

Alias
 
syrdax said:
Ok, but I said that I was angry.
I do have to worry, because I have to activate windows to be able to use it.
So:
- I don't want to wait until the last day to activate it.
- I don't have to worry because I pay for this product.
- I pretty know about computers, and as I 'ramble' before, I can easily
follow the many ways to pirate windows, but as also said too, I don't want to
because I pay a lot for the software.
- When I asked help before, instead of helping, someone asked why I format
the disk so often, that's the reason why I said that that's my business.
- Thanks for judging me, for telling me I'm a pirate; that's was really
helpfull.

Mi pregunta es: Que debo hacer pare que se registre mi key. Es autentica, la
he usado antes (3 veces, registrado tambien la primera vez) Si tengo que
sacar fotos de que lo mio es autentico y no pirateado lo hago con mucho
gusto, no tengo nada que ocultar. Solo quiero no tener que llegar a usar
cracks no metodos raros para registrar el producto, el cual ya he registrado
antes. Mi enojo viene de ver que puedo quedar sin usar algo por lo cual pague.

Gracias. Y lamento no haberme expresado correctamente en mi primer post, mi
Ingles no es muy bueno, como tambien he dicho.
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Si tienes una copia de XP legal, no tendrás problemas y no importa
cuantas veces lo instalas. No hace falta registrala. Sólo hace falta
activarlo.

Alias
 
I mean the activation key: everytime I start windows, right next to windows
clock, pops the message saying xdays left to activate windows. So what will
happend when that day come?
2 years ago I bought a computer, I had to pay an extra 42€ for winxp (yeah,
maybe I was cheated, but for some reason, the Dell store from here, just sell
computer without software, telling you that is recomended for 'their'
computer this or that software, for which you have to pay an extra.
So that's my concern, what will happen when the last day of the activation
period expires.
 
syrdax said:
I mean the activation key: everytime I start windows, right next to windows
clock, pops the message saying xdays left to activate windows. So what will
happend when that day come?
2 years ago I bought a computer, I had to pay an extra 42€ for winxp (yeah,
maybe I was cheated, but for some reason, the Dell store from here, just sell
computer without software, telling you that is recomended for 'their'
computer this or that software, for which you have to pay an extra.
So that's my concern, what will happen when the last day of the activation
period expires.
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What happens if you activate it?

Alias
 
It keeps telling me that is the wrong number.
No, is not, is the one on the box, I checked, double checked, etc.
 
syrdax said:
It keeps telling me that is the wrong number.
No, is not, is the one on the box, I checked, double checked, etc.
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You need to examine the Product Key very carefully. It's awfully
easy to mistake a "B" for an "8," a "G" for a "6," an "S" for a "5," or
a "Q" for a "0" or "O." Fortunately, Microsoft had the good sense to
leave the "1's," "I's," "O's," and "0's" out of the equation. Also, be
sure that your <CapsLock> is _off_ while entering the Product Key --
this isn't supposed to make a difference, but I've seen it do so, on
rare occasions.

Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637

Beyond that, are you using the installation CD that originally came
with that specific computer (or an identical type)? Product Keys are
bound to the specific type and language of CD and/or license (OEM,
Volume, retail, full, or Upgrade) with which they are purchased. For
example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for any retail version
of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and vice versa. An
upgrade's Product Key cannot be used with a full version CD, and vice
versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a retail product.
An Italian Product Key will not work with an English CD. Bottom line:
Product Keys and CD types cannot be mixed & matched.



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After 10 Activations your key becomes Invalid. You then will have to use the Telephone Option to re-Activate explaining the situation and giving proof that you are in possession of a Valid CD
 
Peter said:
After 10 Activations your key becomes Invalid.
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That's completely incorrect. Where'd you ever hear such an absurdity?

There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might
have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm



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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
I think that I reinstalled WinXP more than 10 times, almost 20 times; so
that's why I almost know exactly the key, also, I have it written 3 times:
the one on the box label, another on a cd case and another in a .txt file.
The CD came with the computer, when purchased, even tho I had to pay extra
for having windows installed, I got a winxp cd saying that is only for
distribution with a Compaq Pc.
902 phone lines here are too expensive, I can't afford to pay something
extra for something I already pay.
 
Hi,

Click start/run, type (or copy/paste) this:
%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A

Then, when prompted, choose the option to phone it in.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Yes, note that I mentioned those specifically that have a label on the
system. As you are likely thinking, a generic OEM disk will probably not
have this issue.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
syrdax said:
It keeps telling me that is the wrong number.
No, is not, is the one on the box, I checked, double checked, etc.
Click to expand...

I seem to remember reading somewhere that when Dell
pre-installs XP, they may not use the same key as they
provide on the box which may be the problem in this case.
Try a utility called Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Run it and see what it shows for the key currently
installed if there is one. See if what is in there now
matches what is on the box.

mikey
 
syrdax said:
I think that I reinstalled WinXP more than 10 times, almost 20 times;
so
that's why I almost know exactly the key, also, I have it written 3
times:
the one on the box label, another on a cd case and another in a .txt
file.
The CD came with the computer, when purchased, even tho I had to pay
extra
for having windows installed, I got a winxp cd saying that is only for
distribution with a Compaq Pc.
902 phone lines here are too expensive, I can't afford to pay
something
extra for something I already pay.
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Am I confused here -- you say the winxp CD says it is "only
for distribution with a Compaq PC", but in an earlier post, you
were talking about getting it from a Dell store. Did Dell sell
you a XP CD that says Compaq on it ???

mikey
 
Peter said:
That's completely incorrect. Where'd you ever hear such an absurdity?
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Bruce

The below message is what I received



"According to our records, the number of times you can activate Windows with

this product key has been exceeded..." Msg #: 45092


Working on a clients sytem I needed to Activate the system after a fresh format and re-install.It did not go. I got the following reply after an online inquiry.

I did activate it by telephone in any case but I called after to clear up this message that I received which also did not make sense to me.
The explination was the following
Activating the OS with the same key over a period of certain amount of days(they could not tell me the amount of days but the amount being 10) will automatically make that key not workable. The reason being as was said is that the key becomes suspect to a theft or to a pirated key. Phone activation with proof will generate a brand new key for the legal owner of the OS.

The above is in my words as I remeber it as explained to me

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Peter said:
After 10 Activations your key becomes Invalid. You then will have to use the Telephone Option to
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re-Activate explaining the situation and giving proof that you are in
possession of a Valid CD
There is no such thing as a "Valid CD", there are only valid or invalid
product keys.
 
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