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I agree with always using a legit key, one that came with the system or box, and not one you'd get off the web.
I agree with always using a legit key, one that came with the system or box, and not one you'd get off the web.
The issue is that you cannot use an OEM key with a retail installation. Your computer came with an OEM installation provided by ASUS. That's why it's not going to work. Use PCDecrapifier to get rid of all the bundled stuff automatically and use Revo Uninstaller to get rid of anything else you don't want.
All this activation stuff is just driving up costs and not really preventing any piracy.
I had this issue with vista after 1 reformat with a store built pc. Had to get a real person who almost didnt speak english to activate it.