Can't find a way to activate Windows 7

MisterEd

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I replaced the motherboard on my desktop computer. All the drivers are updated on Windows 7.
However, Windows 7 Pro does not reactivate. Here are the steps I took
Phone activation: no longer supported. Calling number gave me a link to online activation.
Online went through security steps but before I could start activation steps I got an error as shown below. BTW, I have Android 15.

Can anyone help me with this? Should I just call Microsoft Support phone number?

RequestBlocked.jpg

Operating Systems: Windows 10 Home/Windows 7 Pro/Linux Mint

New:
MBD: Gigabyte GA-990FX-UD3 Rev 4.0
CPU: AMD FX-8350
RAM: GSkill RipjawsX 12GB (2x4GB,2x2GB)

Old:
MBD: ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
CPU: AMD Phenom II 960T X4
RAM: Corsair TWIN2X 8GB(4x2GB)
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitsAMD FX-8350GSKILL Ripjaw-X PC3 12800 8GB (2x4GB)ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1060 6GB
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (AM3+)
    Memory
    GSKILL Ripjaw-X PC3 12800 8GB (2x4GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VE228H (21.5-in)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x (750 watts)
    Case
    Corsair Carbide Series 200R
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro Series H60 (CWCH60)
    Keyboard
    Logitech Elite
    Mouse
    Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Comcast Gigabit Extra (1200Mbps down / 35Mbps up)
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge, Chrome
    Other Info
    ASUS DRW-24B1ST DVD-RW (24X) optical drive
    Seagate Expansion Desk (5TB) external SATA/USB HDD
    Comcast XB8 Internet Gateway
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Pro (64-bit)AMD Phenom II 960T X4Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 8GB (4x2GB)ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 1GB
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Custom
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro (64-bit)
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II 960T X4
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 8GB (4x2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 1GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 930B 19-inch LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1000 GB (Windows 10)
    Seagate ST1000DM003 1000 GB (Windows 7)
    PSU
    Antec TruePower (new) TP-650
    Case
    Antec Three Hundred
    Cooling
    AMD stock cooler from FX8350
    Mouse
    Logitech M100
    Internet Speed
    Xfinity Gigabit Extra 1200/35 Mbps
Never mind. I finally got it done. Here is what I did.

Note: The support link I was given was "aka.ms/aoh". It redirects to "https://visualsupport.microsoft.com/"

On my Windows 11 Pro PC I opened Malwarebytes. I entered the following in the Allow list, "https://visualsupport.microsoft.com".

After I did that I got past the error :eeks:

BTW, I made things harder than it should. I went to support site on my Windows 11 desktop. The problem was on my other desktop with Windows 7. Since the computers were only a few feet apart I copied the activation codes across my home network. Not too bad considering.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitsAMD FX-8350GSKILL Ripjaw-X PC3 12800 8GB (2x4GB)ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1060 6GB
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (AM3+)
    Memory
    GSKILL Ripjaw-X PC3 12800 8GB (2x4GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VE228H (21.5-in)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    SAMSUNG 870 EVO 2.5 Inch SATA SSD (1TB)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x (750 watts)
    Case
    Corsair Carbide Series 200R
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro Series H60 (CWCH60)
    Keyboard
    Logitech Elite
    Mouse
    Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Comcast Gigabit Extra (1200Mbps down / 35Mbps up)
    Antivirus
    Malwarebytes
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge, Chrome
    Other Info
    ASUS DRW-24B1ST DVD-RW (24X) optical drive
    Seagate Expansion Desk (5TB) external SATA/USB HDD
    Comcast XB8 Internet Gateway
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Pro (64-bit)AMD Phenom II 960T X4Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 8GB (4x2GB)ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 1GB
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Custom
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro (64-bit)
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II 960T X4
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N82 Deluxe
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 8GB (4x2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 1GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 930B 19-inch LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1000 GB (Windows 10)
    Seagate ST1000DM003 1000 GB (Windows 7)
    PSU
    Antec TruePower (new) TP-650
    Case
    Antec Three Hundred
    Cooling
    AMD stock cooler from FX8350
    Mouse
    Logitech M100
    Internet Speed
    Xfinity Gigabit Extra 1200/35 Mbps
Useful info (y)
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
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