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Windows Vista Problem activating vista after reformat

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by stephen1989, 2009/06/15.

  1. 2009/06/15
    stephen1989

    stephen1989 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have recently reformated my computer and now when I go to activate my copy of Windows it keeps telling me my product key is invalid. I have seen a few places that I should try activating via phone, but I am not given such an option. As a side note, before reformat it was 64-bit, but now afterwards it has changed to 32-bit.
     
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  2. 2009/06/16
    Arie

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    You have installed the wrong version.

    Most likely you reinstalled an OEM version while trying to use a retail version key. You'll need to make sure you install the version that corresponds to your key (and of course install the 64-bit version & not the 32-bit).
     
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    stephen1989

    stephen1989 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thank you. I can't believe I didn't notice this before but you are correct I did install the wrong version. Problem sorted and everything is fixed!
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Thanks for posting back the results...It could help someone else in the future;)
     
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