windows 7 activation

[windowsfree]

I installed my copy of 7 ultimate in a virtual machine, been running that way since January 7 of this year. I forgot about it, and installed it on my laptop. After updating it, it now says I have XX number of days to activate, I chose to activate now and it says that the number is not good. I went back to the machine I forgot about and checked that and that shows it is activated. My question is what do I need to do legally to activate the copy on my laptop and deactivate the one on the virtual machine?

Thanks

 

[richc46]

Welcome,

You can only have one copy running. Remove it from the machine that you no longer want to use Windows 7

Then call the number that I will give you shortly, and explain, in a polite and professional manner, They will take care of everything

In this order:
Remove the OS from one computer
Call this number
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx

Explain the way you did to me. They are professional and polite, They will activate you. Have your number ready.

 

[Zomby88]

As mentioned , Microsoft is very cooperative and will work with you.

 

[theog]

Remove from virtual machine.
Phone MS.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html?ltr=A

 

[richc46]

I have handled a dozen or more posts about this, only one complaint. That poster activated over 8 times. There will not be a problem

 

[windowsfree]

Thanks for the replies, I think I had to do this with a previous version of Windows and it was a nightmare, hope it has improved. This was an OEM so do I give them the long number or the one that shows in System Properties (00426-OEM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX)
Thanks again

 

[Zomby88]

You may have not unchecked activate automatically during your install
Oh Well, Live and Learn

 

[windowsfree]

activate

I got too used to Linux installs where I put the disk in and let it go with little intervention. I live - I learn. Thanks

 

[theog]

Thanks for the replies, I think I had to do this with a previous version of Windows and it was a nightmare, hope it has improved. This was an OEM so do I give them the long number or the one that shows in System Properties (00426-OEM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX)
Thanks again

Have a read:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html?ltr=A

 

[richc46]

The correct number is on the sleeve of the DVD, that you used to install.

If it was an OEM, the key WILL have those letters as part of the key.

 

[windowsfree]

thanks!

 

[richc46]

You are very welcome

Everyone that has helped is happy that your question has been aswered. You are welcome to return to the fourm as many times as you desire, either to use our information or to share yours with us. Good luck

 

[theog]

Thanks for the replies, I think I had to do this with a previous version of Windows and it was a nightmare, hope it has improved. This was an OEM so do I give them the long number or the one that shows in System Properties (00426-OEM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX)
Thanks again

activation No will be here:

 

[windowsfree]

I want to thank all that responded......I contacted MS and telling them my situation, had to persuade them somewhat to activate windows for my laptop and assure them that I removed Win 7 from my virtual machine.
Anyway - now all is good

 

[richc46]

Good for you. I knew right would prevail. The cannot take away what you are entitled to. Good luck.