Solved Windows 7 Activation Problem

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piezoelectron

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Recently, I had a problem with my laptop which resulted in it having certain booting problems. After recovering, Windows asked me for the activation key. I did not have one given to me by the seller of the product, neither do I have any form of Product Key sticker on my comp. I tried many programs such as Magical Jelly Bean Finder, WinKey Finder(something like that), Belarc Advisor etc. All of them did find a key. But when I used it to activate my product, Windows said that the key i entered was a 'Default' key. I tried contacting windows customer care and the likes, but did not get a single reply. Can anyone help me?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
Yes, if you indeed have a default key and you have paid for the OS, then you have been defrauded. Default key is the trial key that lets you use win7 in grace period before you actually activate with your purchased key. If you post the last 5 alphanumeric of the default key, I can confirm for you.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to describe...
OS
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
If you buy a laptop with windows 7, then it must have a hidden partition which stores windows install files, if you install the windows from there I think it should not ask for any keys..
If you bought a retail/oem dvd in the shop, then you got a sticker with it.
Did you buy the laptop from a trusted seller (not a friend), with windows 7 installed?
 

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PC/Desktop
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Custom Built PC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Z68X-UD3-B3
Memory
12GB Kingston Hyperx 1600MHz
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Asus GTS 450
PSU
500W Coolink
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Genius G-Pen F610 (PenPad)
bill2 said:
yes, if you indeed have a default key and you have paid for the os, then you have been defrauded. Default key is the trial key that lets you use win7 in grace period before you actually activate with your purchased key. If you post the last 5 alphanumeric of the default key, i can confirm for you.
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3mbmv
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
speedgamer01 said:
If you buy a laptop with windows 7, then it must have a hidden partition which stores windows install files, if you install the windows from there I think it should not ask for any keys..
If you bought a retail/oem dvd in the shop, then you got a sticker with it.
Did you buy the laptop from a trusted seller (not a friend), with windows 7 installed?
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yeah, we got it from a trusted supplier. win7 was already installed.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
it might help u guys to know that the comp was also reformatted.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
Yes, 3mbmv is the default win7 ultimate key.

Now, where did you buy this computer from? All OEM computers have a sticker with a product key. Yours doesnt which means either you bought this machine with no OS loaded (freedos etc.) or you bought it second hand and the original owner removed the sticker along with windows, among various possibilities.

As I said if you have paid for the OS, go nag the seller or inform MS. Otherwise buy a license.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to describe...
OS
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
piezoelectron said:
it might help u guys to know that the comp was also reformatted.
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Dude, to reformat you need a licensed win7 copy. What key did you input when the machine was formatted?
 

My Computer

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Too many to describe...
OS
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
ok, thanks, i'll update again soon with any news.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
Taking a shot in the dark here, but did you try looking under the battery (removing the battery)? I've seen a few brands use this tactic to protect the sticker.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3
Memory
12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 470
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
PSU
OCZ ModStream 700W
Case
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
DeaconFrost said:
Taking a shot in the dark here, but did you try looking under the battery (removing the battery)? I've seen a few brands use this tactic to protect the sticker.
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Speaking about tactics, I recently purchased a HP dmz1 and couldnt find the sticker anywhere, called the seller and threatened him with dire consequences. Finally, opened up the back panel of the machine (it has a phone-like snapon) and lo and behold, there was the sticker! Not very smart of HP, I would say, that back panel's not very sturdy and a lot of people would have trouble figuring out how to take it off.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to describe...
OS
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
Bill2 said:
piezoelectron said:
it might help u guys to know that the comp was also reformatted.
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Dude, to reformat you need a licensed win7 copy. What key did you input when the machine was formatted?
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what actually happened is that i sent my comp to the very same seller to reformat it.yes, before that, my copy was original. maybe he's done something.i'm nagging him, but tell me, is there any way to buy the key ONLY, without buying another win7 OS?or is there any way to retrieve the key?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
also, mu laptop doesn't have any windows 7 sticker,if that's of any help. pls check my system specs as well.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
Please understand, you dont own a win7 license as of now- you need to sort out with the seller etc. Theres nothing anybody here can do to help you.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Too many to describe...
OS
Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
thanks a lot. i'll try my best. lets hope he maintains a log of all licenses, or i'll have to buy one.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L510
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Memory
~240 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon
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