Windows 7 Pro 64 bit activation problem

[derekimo]

Let us know how it turns out, it will be helpful to others.

 

[gregrocker]

You still likely have a ruined OS using that optimizer. I'd invest in the vastly superior http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164 with steps are the same for retail.

 

[VistaKing]

Glad you have solved the issue .

 

[cjame0966]

windows 7 Pro 64 bit activation problem

well, I wish I could say that this is fixed, but I can't yet. I called Microsoft; 2 people said that I have a valid Windows product key, so they think that I have a corrupt windows install.

Is there ANY way to fix this, without reformatting & reinstalling the OS & all my programs?

 

[VistaKing]

Did you contact Microsoft to see if they could extend your Product Key for more usage ? If not you would have to purchase a new Windows 7 OS

 

[gregrocker]

How was the MAK key originally activated? These keys are normally administered by IT departments for large organizations.

If MS says it's a valid key I'd try to activate with it now at Control Panel>System. Did they offer any help or advice to do this?

 

[cjame0966]

They checked my product key-it's good, and my installation ID-it's also good. My key is good until August 9th. I have a volume MAK license. I just don't want to have to hose this thing again; I'm tired of reinstalling everything! I have the "Repair install - Windows 7 help forums" page on another tab in the browser.
I think I know what I did wrong--I didn't disable the anti-virus.

 

[VistaKing]

What do you get when you click on Change Product Key in the Computer Properties window ?

 

[cjame0966]

Microsoft has a contract with the college I went to in order to make their software available to the college students who are in computer programs. Their program used to be called MS****, now, it's called Dr********. I'm not sure whether I should name the programs, so I'm not going to. I was assigned the product key when I picked the OS to "buy". Microsoft gives students a two-year license.
The tech at Microsoft said that my install was bad, that's why I keep getting the error messages.

 

[cjame0966]

I have done a lot of clean installs - but it means losing the other programs that are installed.
I haven't tried "change product key", but I will right now. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[VistaKing]

What does bad mean ? Do you have viruses ?

 

[derekimo]

Dreamspark, it's legal and valid, I have one on my laptop

 

[cjame0966]

windows 7 Pro 64 bit activation problem

I get the same thing I always get: "A problem occurred with Windows Activation". Why can't you believe that Microsoft told me that I have a bad OS install?
I tried to insert the window snip I took, but this post window won't let me paste it.

 

[derekimo]

I get the same thing I always get: "A problem occurred with Windows Activation". Why can't you believe that Microsoft told me that I have a bad OS install?
I tried to insert the window snip I took, but this post window won't let me paste it.

Use the paperclip icon to upload the snip.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[VistaKing]

What you mean by bad install . If its a bad install why don't you try a repair install then .


Upload a File
Click on the Go Advanced button under the Message box . Scroll down to Additional Options then click on Manage Attachments in the Attach Files sections . Click the Browse button locate the file then click on the Open button . In the Upload File from your Computer section click on the Upload button . Wait until it finishes uploading then close the window . Then click Submit Reply .

 

[derekimo]

The repair install is how this thread started.

 

[VistaKing]

Lets see what this locates

Click here DDS

:ar: Click on Download Now button

:ar: When the download is complete . Drag the DDS program from the Downloads folder to your Desktop

:ar: Double click the DDS icon on the Desktop then click the Run button to run the tool.

:ar: Place a check next to attact.txt and click Start . When done, DDS will open two logs

• DDS.txt
• Attach.txt

:ar: Save two logs onto your desktop and upload them with your reply

 

[cjame0966]

No, no viruses, just - ok. For instance, I have three accounts on this computer. After I see "starting Windows", the next screen isn't the login screen. It says "Welcome". When I log out of my account, I see the login screen with the accounts displayed. A lot of the services are disabled when I know darn well that they should be enabled. You should see all the errors that I get in Event Viewer under Administrative Events. My internet download speed is down to 50-60 kbps instead of 400 kbps. I know something's wrong.

 

[VistaKing]

Run these

RogueKiller for 32bit <==== Download Link

RogueKiller for 64bit <==== Download Link

:ar: Click on one of the links above that goes with your Windows 7 bit versions

:ar: Save to the Desktop.

:ar: Close all windows and browsers

:ar: Right click on

and choose

:ar: Press: SCAN

:ar: provide the RKreport.txt (Mode: Scan) in your reply.

Farbar Service Scanner

Click here :ar: Farbar Service Scanner to DOWNLOAD

Place file into your desktop

Place a check mark next to the following options

• Internet Services
• Windows Firewall
• System Restore
• Security Center
• Windows Update
• Windows Defender

Press the Scan button

Farbar Service Scanner will create a log, called FSS.txt, on the Desktop. Upload the FSS.txt with your reply

 

[cjame0966]

Ok, will do right now