Solved Activation issue after clean install on new hard drive

[SIW2]

Yes, the big files will not be bootable - that is normal.

Only the small boot.wim will boot up.

It works like this:

A small wim boots up ( has to be small as it loads into memory )

There is some sort of program in there for reinstalling/repairing.

That program will find the big file on your hard drive and copy it's contents onto the partition you are restoring to.

The big file is really a compressed copy of what was on your hard drive originally ( when it was shipped.)

Sometimes, there is more than one big file - either because they have split them , or because the manufacturer bloatware is in a separate one.

 

[mrbongo]

Handy explanation, thanks. Makes a little more sense in my brain now.

 

[mrbongo]

Well, well, well... what do we have here?

 

[SIW2]

It suddenly decided to activate?

Or did you try MS one more time.

 

[gregrocker]

How did you do this?

 

[SIW2]

If I were you, I would make a backup image of your windpows partition ( and the 100mb partition, if you have one).

Store it somewhere safe.

You could use macrium free version to do that:

Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download

 

[SIW2]

Is there an echo in here?

 

[mrbongo]

I'll include the breakdown of what happened to bring me to this beautiful moment:

Tried phoning Samsung about this Recovery thing to see if they could offer me help. They told me that even though they don't provide a disk at the beginning, they don't provide one now either. But they do exist. But they don't have them. Or sell them. But other people do. Like the place I bought the laptop from. But they don't. And I should buy Windows 7 and install it again on new hard drive.

I called PC World (retailer where it came from). They said they don't sell them. And unlikely that anyone does. But they have them only to be used in the first 30 days. So since it's 2 years later, it's a no. They suggested that I contact Microsoft to find out if they can recover what this illegible number was instead of me buying a new one. I don't think I ever used it, cos the laptop was set to go from OEM.

Called Microsoft having gotten the exact date of purchase from my retailer, hoping that they would see on that date that the OEM copy was activated or something.

Microsoft support asked me some questions. Told me to take a photo of the COA. I told her it was worn. She said take a photo anyway. Then she said she'd sent me an email and to reply with the attached photo.

"But it's worn...."

Send it anyway. Which I did.

She called back and gave me a product code to type into the 'Change Product Key' link in System Properties.

Done.

 

[gregrocker]

Good work. Persistence often pays off!

That may be only a one-use key so I'd be sure to save enough backup images to have redundant Recovery for the life of the machine:
Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Macrium - Image your system

If you have WD or Seagate HD then there is an excellent free Acronis app.

 

[mrbongo]

I coulda lied and said

"Hey I figured it out all by myself, aren't I clever!"

...but considering until a few days ago I didn't even know what an OEM was, I doubt you'd have believed me lol

The blossoming geek within feels like I cheated a bit as I was so determined to nail this through hard work and much headbanging but what I have learned has been well worth it.

MASSIVE thankyou to all who have spent time and patience with me working towards a solution. And like I say, I'm sure there is a solution the hard way and it would have been epic to get there but there's no way I would have gotten to that point without the awesome knowledge available here.

There isn't a smiley for this so, have this instead.

Thankyou.

 

[SIW2]

LOL.

Well done for keeping at it.

I suppose it makes sense-MS wanted to see something before issuing a new key.

 

[NoelDP]

"But it's worn...."

Send it anyway. Which I did.

She called back and gave me a product code to type into the 'Change Product Key' link in System Properties.

Done.

YAY! a result!!
(told you that was the way to go )

Now take care of that Key with your life!! - store it with the PC (in the battery compartment) with your documents, and with your disks!

 

[NoelDP]

Just for grins - could you please post a new MGADiag report?

 

[SIW2]

Curious about those Samsung recovery files now - maybe I will be able to get a hold of them someday and figure it out.

I just tried it again with the Sony recov files - worked fine , I could even install it onto a completely different machine ( need to put in one of my own prod keys to activate, of course)

 

[mrbongo]

Creating the Macrium image now and I plan to keep several copies just in case.

I also 'laminated' two copies of the key already (with tape...)

One is in an envelope inside a sealed freezer food bag and taped to the inside of my wardrobe. The other is taped inside the battery enclosure.

I'd have gotten a tattoo but can't stand needles.

 

[mrbongo]

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-VG2QH-87QMQ-P7X7F
Windows Product Key Hash: EfIuYpZGHOzIZSM4nwDHoSIra68=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-9825524-25039
Windows Product ID Type: 8
Windows License Type: COA SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
ID: {C5A7CD95-BE28-4AF4-816E-8C06F3ED5C91}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000000
Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.120401-1505
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{C5A7CD95-BE28-4AF4-816E-8C06F3ED5C91}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-P7X7F</PKey><PID>00359-OEM-9825524-25039</PID><PIDType>8</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-3399798490-3251741481-2428518751</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.</Manufacturer><Model>R530/R730 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Phoenix Technologies Ltd.</Manufacturer><Version>02JD.M006.20091222.KSJ</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="5"/><Date>20091222000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>5CBA3607018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0809</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>GMT Standard Time(GMT+00:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>SECCSD</OEMID><OEMTableID>LH43STAR</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385

Name: Windows(R) 7, HomePremium edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_COA_SLP channel
Activation ID: 5e017a8a-f3f9-4167-b1bd-ba3e236a4d8f
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00359-00196-255-225039-02-2057-7600.0000-2202012
Installation ID: 012475879656877231256063721031555652697485946943821251
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: P7X7F
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 07/08/2012 18:02:29

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MgAAAAEAAgABAAIAAAACAAAAAgABAAEAeqi0p/615jZ6f3TNYjY23Ui11F/OsWbTRso=

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC PTLTD APIC
FACP INTEL CRESTLNE
HPET INTEL CRESTLNE
BOOT PTLTD $SBFTBL$
MCFG INTEL CRESTLNE
SLIC SECCSD LH43STAR
SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT
SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT
SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT
SSDT BrtRef DD01BRT

 

[mrbongo]

Curious about those Samsung recovery files now - maybe I will be able to get a hold of them someday and figure it out.

I just tried it again with the Sony recov files - worked fine , I could even install it onto a completely different machine ( need to put in one of my own prod keys to activate, of course)

Now that I have my life back and some free time I can get the recovery files to you if it enables you to work out the solution?

 

[NoelDP]

Very interesting!
They gave you a COA_SLP Key - I was expecting it to be a COA_NSLP one.
Thanks for posting that.

Have fun with your 'new machine'

 

[mrbongo]

Very interesting!
They gave you a COA_SLP Key - I was expecting it to be a COA_NSLP one.
Thanks for posting that.

Have fun with your 'new machine'

Thanks! I plan to spend the evening on Limewire and opening links from emails I don't trust (joke)

What's a COA NSLP?

 

[Dwarf]

This should explain things: Differences Between OEM Channel SLP, NONSLP and COA License Product Keys « My Digital Life