SP 1 asking for new activation?!?!?

Hi,
I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a year,now
suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to activation "1 day
to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The product key you typed is
already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so what now from the options of
use automated phone system- - -contact Microsoft to help resolve problem??
I'm going to get charged for this??
Help.
Stuart.

You are prompted to activate Windows Vista after you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947519/en-us


You can reset your Windows Vista activation by performing the following:

1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in: slui.exe 4

2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

3. Select your Country.

4. Follow the instructions for phone activation (no charge).

5. Once completed, restart your computer.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Srt" wrote:

Hi,
I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a year,now
suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to activation "1 day
to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The product key you typed is
already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so what now from the options of
use automated phone system- - -contact Microsoft to help resolve problem??
I'm going to get charged for this??
Help.
Stuart.

see this link from my website:
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm

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Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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"Srt" <> wrote in message
news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
> Hi,
> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a year,now
> suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to activation "1 day
> to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The product key you typed
> is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so what now from the options
> of use automated phone system- - -contact Microsoft to help resolve
> problem?? I'm going to get charged for this??
> Help.
> Stuart.

"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
> see this link from my website:
> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>
> --
> --
> John Barnett MVP
> Associate Expert
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>
> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out
> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in
> this mail/post..
>
>
> "Srt" <> wrote in message
> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>> Hi,
>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a year,now
>> suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to activation "1
>> day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The product key you
>> typed is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so what now from the
>> options of use automated phone system- - -contact Microsoft to help
>> resolve problem?? I'm going to get charged for this??
>> Help.
>> Stuart.


Thanks folks,
after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process for
something you own!
Stuart

Srt wrote:
> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> see this link from my website:
>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>>
>> --
>> --
>> John Barnett MVP
>> Associate Expert
>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>
>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>
>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the
>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall
>> not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
>> damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or
>> opinions expressed in this mail/post..
>>
>>
>> "Srt" <> wrote in message
>> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>>> Hi,
>>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a
>>> year,now suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to
>>> activation "1 day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The
>>> product key you typed is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so
>>> what now from the options of use automated phone system- - -contact
>>> Microsoft to help resolve problem?? I'm going to get charged for this??
>>> Help.
>>> Stuart.
>
>
> Thanks folks,
> after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process for
> something you own!
> Stuart

If you plan on continuing to use Vista, get used to it. Note that the
icon doesn't say My Computer but Computer. This is because you don't own
it anymore, you use it at the pleasure of Microsoft.

Tired of this intrusive and insulting crap? Check out Ubuntu, a modern
operating system that's Open Source and completely FREE. It comes with
access to over 25,000 FREE programs and you'll never, ever, be
questioned as to whether Ubuntu is "genuine" or not. Get at
http://www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

Alias wrote:

> Srt wrote:
>
>> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>
>>> see this link from my website:
>>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>>>
>>> --
>>> --
>>> John Barnett MVP
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>>
>>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>>
>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
>>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the
>>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall
>>> not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
>>> damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information
>>> or opinions expressed in this mail/post..
>>>
>>>
>>> "Srt" <> wrote in message
>>> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a
>>>> year,now suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to
>>>> activation "1 day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get "
>>>> The product key you typed is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's
>>>> me so what now from the options of use automated phone system- -
>>>> -contact Microsoft to help resolve problem?? I'm going to get
>>>> charged for this??
>>>> Help.
>>>> Stuart.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks folks,
>> after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process
>> for something you own!
>> Stuart
>
>
> If you plan on continuing to use Vista, get used to it. Note that the
> icon doesn't say My Computer but Computer. This is because you don't own
> it anymore, you use it at the pleasure of Microsoft.

You're too broke mr liar, mr troll, mr spammer to ever own a legit copy
of Vista...the very best OS available today.
Frank

oh and urbuttoo is nothing but a POS toy os for loser like you...LOL!

"Alias" <> wrote in message
news:Orgr$...
> Srt wrote:
>> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> see this link from my website:
>>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>>>
>>> --
>>> --
>>> John Barnett MVP
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>>
>>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>>
>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
>>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the
>>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not
>>> be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
>>> arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions
>>> expressed in this mail/post..
>>>
>>>
>>> "Srt" <> wrote in message
>>> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a
>>>> year,now suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to
>>>> activation "1 day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The
>>>> product key you typed is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so
>>>> what now from the options of use automated phone system- - -contact
>>>> Microsoft to help resolve problem?? I'm going to get charged for this??
>>>> Help.
>>>> Stuart.
>>
>>
>> Thanks folks,
>> after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process for
>> something you own!
>> Stuart
>
> If you plan on continuing to use Vista, get used to it. Note that the icon
> doesn't say My Computer but Computer. This is because you don't own it
> anymore, you use it at the pleasure of Microsoft.
>
> Tired of this intrusive and insulting crap? Check out Ubuntu, a modern
> operating system that's Open Source and completely FREE. It comes with
> access to over 25,000 FREE programs and you'll never, ever, be questioned
> as to whether Ubuntu is "genuine" or not. Get at http://www.ubuntu.com/
>
> Alias

Tell him so. If enough people tell this loser that he is a piece of crap
troll, maybe, just maybe he might get the message. Probably not because he
isn't that smart.

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Alias" <> wrote in message
> news:Orgr$...
>> Srt wrote:
>>> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> see this link from my website:
>>>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --
>>>> John Barnett MVP
>>>> Associate Expert
>>>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>>>
>>>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>>>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
>>>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the
>>>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not
>>>> be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
>>>> arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions
>>>> expressed in this mail/post..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Srt" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a
>>>>> year,now suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to
>>>>> activation "1 day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get " The
>>>>> product key you typed is already in use" !!! Well yes - -that's me so
>>>>> what now from the options of use automated phone system- - -contact
>>>>> Microsoft to help resolve problem?? I'm going to get charged for this??
>>>>> Help.
>>>>> Stuart.
>>>
>>> Thanks folks,
>>> after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process for
>>> something you own!
>>> Stuart
>> If you plan on continuing to use Vista, get used to it. Note that the icon
>> doesn't say My Computer but Computer. This is because you don't own it
>> anymore, you use it at the pleasure of Microsoft.
>>
>> Tired of this intrusive and insulting crap? Check out Ubuntu, a modern
>> operating system that's Open Source and completely FREE. It comes with
>> access to over 25,000 FREE programs and you'll never, ever, be questioned
>> as to whether Ubuntu is "genuine" or not. Get at http://www.ubuntu.com/
>>
>> Alias
>
> Tell him so. If enough people tell this loser that he is a piece of crap
> troll, maybe, just maybe he might get the message. Probably not because he
> isn't that smart.
>
>
>

Bill Yawn is so gone he doesn't even know who he's replying to.

Alias

Alias wrote:

>
> Tired of this intrusive and insulting crap? Check out Ubuntu, a modern
> operating system that's Open Source and completely FREE. It comes with
> access to over 25,000 FREE programs and you'll never, ever, be
> questioned as to whether Ubuntu is "genuine" or not. Get at
> http://www.ubuntu.com/
>

You know Alias, at this rate you are going to give Ubuntu a bad name.
Your constant reminders are a bit like the annoying 'nag screens' that
appear every time you use freeware - which tries to sell you the 'Pro
version'. Give it a rest.

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Alias" <> wrote in message
> news:Orgr$...
>> Srt wrote:
>>> "John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> see this link from my website:
>>>> http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --
>>>> John Barnett MVP
>>>> Associate Expert
>>>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>>>
>>>> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
>>>> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>>>>
>>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty
>>>> of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to
>>>> the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author
>>>> shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or
>>>> consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to
>>>> use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Srt" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:AD64C2ED-F86F-410C-9B11-...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I've been running my legit copy of vista ultimate upgrade for a
>>>>> year,now suddenly after sp1 installed I see a little reference to
>>>>> activation "1 day to activate windows!!!. So I activate and get "
>>>>> The product key you typed is already in use" !!! Well yes -
>>>>> -that's me so what now from the options of use automated phone
>>>>> system- - -contact Microsoft to help resolve problem?? I'm going
>>>>> to get charged for this?? Help.
>>>>> Stuart.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks folks,
>>> after getting a bit frantic I tried that but what nightmare process
>>> for something you own!
>>> Stuart
>>
>> If you plan on continuing to use Vista, get used to it. Note that
>> the icon doesn't say My Computer but Computer. This is because you
>> don't own it anymore, you use it at the pleasure of Microsoft.
>>
>> Tired of this intrusive and insulting crap? Check out Ubuntu, a
>> modern operating system that's Open Source and completely FREE. It
>> comes with access to over 25,000 FREE programs and you'll never,
>> ever, be questioned as to whether Ubuntu is "genuine" or not. Get at
>> http://www.ubuntu.com/ Alias
>
> Tell him so. If enough people tell this loser that he is a piece of
> crap troll, maybe, just maybe he might get the message. Probably not
> because he isn't that smart.

If we tell you and Frank that we are tired of your insulting and intrusive
crap and that you are a piece of crap troll, will you get the message?
No?
Well then why would you expect Alias to be any different?