Windows Vista Activation Error on startup

[sonxEr77]

I get this occasionally.. Let me guess, i'm getting this because i'm using a limited license key, otherwise, what are the disadvantages if i ignore the error! I didn't crack vista, i used a friend's CD... He bought legally

 

[ghalied]

If you haven't been locked out yet, then you get 2-3 chances to re-arm vista, it's legal.

Run/cmd - command prompt type

"slmgr.vbs -rearm"

 

[Ekhaatvensters]

Actually you get unlimited times to re-arm. You just have to edit a registry key and you can re-arm as much as you like.

http://keznews.com/2522_Microsoft_allows_bypass_of_Vista_activation

It is a bit less legal, but still not illegal.

 

[sonxEr77]

Run/cmd - command prompt type
"slmgr.vbs -rearm"

My attempt to rearm..... Error: 0xC004F025 : Access denied. The request required elevated privilages...

 

[sonxEr77]

BTW: When i installed vista, it never asked for product key... Where/how do i insert this?

 

[Ekhaatvensters]

My attempt to rearm..... Error: 0xC004F025 : Access denied. The request required elevated privilages...

You have to run this as administrator. Its all in that link in any case, and how to do it unlimited times

BTW: When i installed vista, it never asked for product key... Where/how do i insert this?

It should ask for the product key, every Vista install I've seen has..

You can change it in Control Panel -> System or just by going to My Computer -> Properties.

 

[sonxEr77]

You have to run this as administrator. Its all in that link in any case, and how to do it unlimited times



It should ask for the product key, every Vista install I've seen has..

You can change it in Control Panel -> System or just by going to My Computer -> Properties.

Hi Ek... care to elaborate as to where exactly do i enter the key. It didn't ask for it, i swear...

thanx

 

[sonxEr77]

You have to run this as administrator. Its all in that link in any case, and how to do it unlimited times



It should ask for the product key, every Vista install I've seen has..

You can change it in Control Panel -> System or just by going to My Computer -> Properties.

My apologies, found't

 

[Ekhaatvensters]

Lol nvm then

btw, are you actually going to buy Vista now? You won't be able to use your friends key again..

 

[sonxEr77]

Lol nvm then

btw, are you actually going to buy Vista now? You won't be able to use your friends key again..

I managed to activate using the key... YiPi!

 

[sonxEr77]

Oops! I think my Vista is locked! I'm even scared to reboot. Al of a sudden the Product ID status is : Not Activated... The key is : Not Available...

I think when i reboot i'm not gonna be allowed in

 

[Ekhaatvensters]

Hahaha, told you

 

[PeterCH]

Just backup your data, format your HDD, and install XP.
That should fix your problems.

 

[sonxEr77]

Just backup your data, format your HDD, and install XP.
That should fix your problems.

Well maybe not... rebooted the PC... went to system control panel, windows is activated but strangely with a different key showing than i entered...

Arh! will just enjoy't whilst it last