Product Key invalid???

[JDWComic]

I just ordered 7 for my Acer Aspire 4530 when it asks for a product key it says the key is invalid I checked it at least 6-7 times and its typed right. Do I need to buy a new product key? If so how much? If not how do I get the product key working.

note: I tried clicking the automatic activation both checked and unchecked it didn't help.

 

[surfasb]

Probably should call up the reseller who sold you the product key. Then call up Microsoft.

 

[JDWComic]

I didn't order just the key I ordered a 7 disc and the key that came with it is the one I'm using. Where can I find Microsoft's number I couldn't locate it on their site.

 

[PooMan UK]

Have you tried using the "phone option" and followed the instructions of the "robot lady" or whatever they call her

 

[JDWComic]

I can't find the support #

 

[SIW2]

What country do you want it for - where do you live?

I didn't order just the key I ordered a 7 disc and the key that came with it is the one I'm using. Where can I find Microsoft's number I couldn't locate it on their site.

 

[JDWComic]

I'm in the USA

 

[SIW2]

1-888-725-1047

Is that a toll free number ?

 

[JDWComic]

that's the activation # I need the install assistance

 

[PooMan UK]

To Activate by Phone -
Open the Start Menu, and type slui.exe and press Enter.
If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.

Click on the drop down menu and select the nearest location to you for a toll free number to call, then click on the Next button.

A local phone number should apear under the section with a set of installation ID numbers generated by Windows and displayed on your screen

Call the activation phone number

The activation line will be automated, so you will be asked to enter or speak the installation ID numbers displayed on your screen into the phone

 

[JDWComic]

I CANNOT activate until I install 7 which is where my problem is

 

[JDWComic]

I left the field blank AND IT WORKED!!!

 

[PooMan UK]

Pal I know your getting frustrated but you can install Win 7 without putting in the activation code (you have 28 days with which to activate your OS) ---- just skip the activation code part (when installing). Once installed if the "activate on line" option doesn't work try the phone option to authenticate

*edit --- Lol I see you figured that out whilst I was typing

 

[JDWComic]

Sorry I'm a bit of a noob I think i got it working thanks for the help

 

[PooMan UK]

Np pal ... post back if you have any further issues

 

[JDWComic]

Ok now I tried the phone activation and it asks for my product key too and it doesn't recognize the characters I speak.... Do I need to buy 7 again?

 

[surfasb]

Call up your reseller. Who did you buy it from?

 

[SIW2]

Just wait till you get a human operator.

Activate Windows 7 by Phone