Windows 7 product key will not work...

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  1. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #11

    It seems that you have never activated your copy of windows... If this is a legal copy of Windows, then you shouldn't need to "re-arm" it ...
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  2. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #12

    When I enter my product key on my sticker that came with Windows 7, it says "The product key you entered does not appear to be a valid Windows 7 product key. Please check your product key and type it again."
    Windows 7 product key will not work... Attached Files
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  3. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #13

    Windows Product Key: *****-*****-74XYM-BH4JX-XM76F
    Thats the reason. That key is a trial key, the kind win7 uses for keyless installs. When Windows is installed using the keyless install method, Windows uses it own Keyless Install product key. The Keyless Install product key acts as a Trial key and allows the user to use windows for 30 days. Since the Keyless Install key is a Trial key, it can not be activated, either online or manually.

    You need to enter a legitimate key for your edition of win7. If the trial key is indeed what is imprinted on your dvd case, you have been duped by the seller, please contact him for a full refund.
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  4. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #14

    I have a different key on my copy of WIndows 7 DVD, its not the same.
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  5. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #15

    LukeOX said:
    I have a different key on my copy of WIndows 7 DVD, its not the same.
    In that case, you have 2 options. One call the seller. The other, call MS.

    Microsoft Volume Licensing - Activation Centers
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  6. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Where can I find MS's number?
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  7. Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
       #17

    LukeOX said:
    Where can I find MS's number?
    In the link I posted in my previous post.
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  8. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #18

    OK, thank you for your help Bill.
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