Vista to Windows 7 activation key rejected by Microsoft

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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    Jack, That site is actually the UK version of the webpage, as dukerod is from the UK - there is a US report page here ... https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howt...fr/report.aspx
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #12

    Thanks again Nigel.
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    windows 7
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       #13

    Barman58 said:
    Have taken a moment to check out the site you've used and I would think that the prices they are quoting are too good to be true I would expect to pay in excess of £100 for what they are offering for £35.There used to be is a department within Microsoft that you could report such Scam suppliers too, and would often be gifted a legit key - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/howtotell. - as windows 7 is no longer on sale from Microsoft this is less likely than it was.

    Perhaps a contact with Microsoft from yourself to make them aware of this site may even get you a Windows 10 key although that is completely in Microsoft's hands


    Well I will report to Microsoft and see if they have any experience of this company Thanks to all out there. I have learnt alot.
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #14

    Please keep us informed on how things come out.
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  5. Posts : 11
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Report has gone in and I shalll sit back and wait and see Thanks for all the advice
    Last edited by dukerod; 21 Feb 2016 at 15:31.
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       #16

    I have had contact from the Windows 7 supplier and it seems it may be me that could be at fault I have downloaded the wrong version of windows & and the key doesn't match the O/S .

    The laptop is still with the repairer and I have passed the info on and asked him to see if he can activate with the correct program.

    It seems I downloaded basic windows 7 instead of Home Pemium. allegedly we shall see.
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    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #17

    I dont think so


    If thats the code they gave you then it Falls into the Home premium catagory, which is what you downloaded.

    Roy
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       #18

    torchwood said:
    If thats the code they gave you then it Falls into the Home premium catagory, which is what you downloaded.

    Roy

    the activation code does not work with Home Premium or Professional so it looks hookey .

    I will post with final fix .

    Thanks for all the help from forum members
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    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #19

    Hello everyone .

    Here is the final outcome:

    The company Softwaregeeks has supplied me with a code that does not work with anything.

    I have attempted to get a refund as described on their site but the emails have now gone quiet so it looks like I will have to sing for my supper on that one.

    They have been reported to Microsoft.

    My repairer has sorted the laptop and it is now running windows 10 so I am happy with that .

    I have not got it back yet but will have it soon.

    I would like to thank all the contributors to this thread and pass on Kudos to you all.

    I am a member of the Win10 forum as well as this one so my name may pop up all over the place .

    Once again thanks and happy computing.
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    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #20

    tell em


    Hi Dukerod,

    Tell them youve reported them to Trading Standards.
    And if you paid by Credit card, not Debit, try them for a refund
    Or if it was Paypal try them.

    Roy
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