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Windows 7 activation key issue

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iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member -  
iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member -
Hello,

For a few days, before Windows opens, a window asks me to register my Windows activation key. I think this started after I cleaned my PC (TOSHIBA Satellite) and performed several updates. The label under the laptop is no longer readable, but if I close this window with the small red cross in the top right corner, the computer works normally.

What should I do to make this window disappear, or where can I find this key?

Thank you for your help.

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    hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
     
    Hello,

    You should be able to find your activation key with SIW Portable

    Sincerely

    --
    He who asks a question is foolish for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains foolish for a lifetime.
    (Chinese proverb)
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  2. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    Hello

    Thank you, I found it but it doesn't work, what else should I do?
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    1. hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
       
      What's not working?
      If it's the activation, what is the message from Microsoft?
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  3. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    At the end of the activation, I receive the following message: The product key appears to be a default key and cannot be used for activation.
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    1. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
       
      Is it a PC that has been upgraded to a different version of Windows?
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  4. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    Yes, originally it was VISTA, but it had been running on seven for several months.
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    1. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
       
      The problems of licensing and non-compliance come from this.
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  6. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    And what can I do to make this window disappear? But as I mentioned at the beginning, when I close it, it works normally.
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    1. hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
       
      Hello,

      Yes, the PC is working normally but the Windows updates will be impossible if it is not activated.

      If the upgrade to Windows 7 was done legally, activation should not be a problem.
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    2. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 488
       
      If so, what he retrieves via SIW is probably the wrong key. (always assuming that it is legal, of course)
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  7. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    Hello

    I don't quite understand, it's actually after the Windows updates that I had this problem. Please let me know what needs to be done for it to work like before

    Thank you all
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    1. hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
       
      Was the upgrade to Windows 7 done legally by purchasing the license?
      Otherwise, there's nothing we can do...
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    2. hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
       
      In addition to my message above:

      "I don't quite understand; it's actually after the Windows updates that I had this problem."

      In the Windows updates, there is Genuine that checks if the version is legal.
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  8. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    Hello again

    I bought this second-hand laptop about a year ago for my son's studies. I have no idea about the license, but if that's the case, what can I do?
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    1. hubertaaz Posted messages 9007 Status Security Contributor 1 631
       
      Hello,

      If you want to be able to proceed with the Windows updates, you need to either reinstall Vista for which you have an official license key or buy a license for Windows 7.

      I recently purchased an OEM license for Windows 7 Home Premium for €99.
      You can still find it in some computer stores.
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  9. iorana10 Posted messages 36 Status Member
     
    Thank you, I will do that.
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