my windows 7 is not activating after reinstalling

MisterEd · 16 Aug 2024

siliconbeaver said:

I prefer to buy a valid code. the true problem is, NOT easy to buy it anywhere. I gave up after I had bought three copies of Microsoft Office on ebay. they all hit the maximum number of times (3). the code invalid.

I am reluctant to buy software on Ebay. Am I just paranoid?

I have purchased two licenses for Office Pro Plus 2019 and one for Office Pro Plus 2021. I have had Office 2019 for over 4 years and Office 2021 for almost 2 years. I had no problems activating them. I have even had to reinstall them a few times with no problem. The web site I bought them from was recommended by a YouTube channel that says that is where they buy all their software. They say they have had no problems in more than four years in doing so. The YouTube channel also has an affiliate agreement so have a discount code to use.

Malneb · 16 Aug 2024

I know we are not supposed to talk about this but MAS script any EOL versions of windows. Imo Microsoft does not care about OS that are not supported so the consumer should do the same in return.
If they want to turn off the activation server or the access to it naturally then that already tells you its free reign. As customers we paid for something its not our fault they made it an easier decision.

I have better things to do like use the computer not wait for some Ai to call me back.

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siliconbeaver said:

I prefer to buy a valid code. the true problem is, NOT easy to buy it anywhere. I gave up after I had bought three copies of Microsoft Office on ebay. they all hit the maximum number of times (3). the code invalid.

Ebay is where bottom barrel key sellers are going that are often sourcing keys that have been through several traders stocks already, it means increased factor for a key to be used or the wrong key or one for a totally different product. If you looke for good reputation stats then usually you will be getting a key that will ok.

Then there is just the same risk like many other places of buying a key that is used because you came across a seller that is selling dodgy keys.
That are selling these keys on Purpose which i would say is rare because that business model does not last long.
The issue is that there is bad eggs that sell keys on to other buyers and no one knows those keys have been used. You cant tell unless you try to claim the key. So it means that the person you are buying from got a bad key or batch of bad keys because they usually buy in bulk.

There is a third issue that someone gets hold of keys illegitimate and the developer knows or finds out x amount of keys for their software are compromised so they actually deactivate them, who ever ends up buying those keys gets a key that is bad and wont work.

it does not mean that every key on Ebay will be bad i have bought keys on there before and they work fine, but i have also bought bad keys and not only from Ebay.

There is no real risk involved over other places except that you need a stronger sense heading. If a seller has no reviews or rep stats then that means right away no sale.
You also look on the ad to see if it says anything about reimbursement on bad keys, this means the buyer is being honest and knows that some key they may be selling are bad. That is just the nature of being lower on the ladder and buying keys that have gone through multiple sellers, or sourced in ways that they are not sure on the integrity of the key they know this but want to honor good practice.
Like for example unless you buy right from the dev you don't know those 100 keys are actually for xyz game 3000 until they are claimed.

The other way to know for sure us by going to someone who is getting keys first hand and that would be someone like Greenham Gaming. But they are generally well for me anyway no cheaper than buying full retail much of the time so there is no incentive.

Long winded rant, as long as you buy from somewhere that can give you a refund then at least you can always get your money back.

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siliconbeaver · 16 Aug 2024

you are,

Just kidding.

even the code was invalid. but when I was calling MSFT. no problem to activate. hence I didn't ask ebay return.
So, buying a MSFT copy, wouldn't save my time in activation. I had to call MSFT anyway.

MisterEd said:

Am I just paranoid?

Malneb · 16 Aug 2024

The keys for 7 and older essentially are useless now so there is no point buying any, anyway. I have no idea why the rationale is to kill access to the activation server but it was probably needed to stop anytime upgrades logistics and that avenue. or most likely they probably just want to hard line the sand.

Either way its BS and it means all those legitimate owners of the software have keys that are useless now. I have quite a few some i bought legitimate, i also have builders discs and i have lots that just came to me from stickers. All useless now a favorite past time to look at.

MisterEd · 16 Aug 2024

Malneb said:

The keys for 7 and older essentially are useless now so there is no point buying any, anyway. I have no idea why the rationale is to kill access to the activation server but it was probably needed to stop anytime upgrades logistics and that avenue. or most likely they probably just want to hard line the sand.

Either way its BS and it means all those legitimate owners of the software have keys that are useless now. I have quite a few some i bought legitimate, i also have builders discs and i have lots that just came to me from stickers. All useless now a favorite past time to look at.

Just because the activation servers were taken down doesn't mean the keys are useless. That just means one has to call Microsoft Support and have someone activate it for you. I haven't given up on my computers with Windows XP and 7 yet. Windows XP is unique in that it won't let you log in if you don't activate it within 30 days. That isn't true for Windows 7 but I still like to activate it. I haven't activated any Windows XP or 7 computers since a year ago. I don't know if I can do it again. Even then I know there will come a day when that won't be possible.

Malneb · 16 Aug 2024

The keys still work i am not saying they don't because clearly we can still call in and use them.

I am saying they are more useless now then ever. Microsoft does not want consumers on windows 7 or to be able to anytime upgrade. The rigamarole involved is one step over if we cannot punch the keys into to the activation window and have them work then imo they are useless, i am not calling in to activate windows when i can just do that another way.

We don't have to prove we own Windows on a OS that is not in production or receiving any updates they don't care about it like an old chew toy.
The major reason to activate was so that you don't lose features and so that some parts of the OS didn't break but now when its locked into its time capsule none of that matters, just activate in a grey manner and you avoid things breaking like MSE etc. I payed for plenty of keys so its not like i am stealing the software.

Omarb018 · 29 Aug 2024

torchwood said:

How didn't it work ???? all it does is scan your comp and produces an output report

it just shows me none and ---- because i wiped data it doesent activate

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MisterEd said:

Why wouldn't they help you activate Windows 7? Last year I called Microsoft support to help me activate two computers with Windows XP. They had no problem doing that.

i just found out about calling in activate tab and i called it idk what to say the bot in call said "what you want to do" so i just quiet because maybe il speak to operator or give options so bot just closed hung up on me

MisterEd · 29 Aug 2024

Omarb018 said:

it just shows me none and ---- because i wiped data it doesent activate

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i just found out about calling in activate tab and i called it idk what to say the bot in call said "what you want to do" so i just quiet because maybe il speak to operator or give options so bot just closed hung up on me

Maybe instead of being quiet you should have said "activate windows 7". Then it might have passed you along to a support person.

torchwood · 30 Aug 2024

Hi
never known that tool to report "none"
please rerun it copy/paste and submit whatever there

note
as you wiped and reinstalled i suspect you used non LG media, this will have removed the OEM activation files.