Window Vista Activation Problem

Ok, after some error and problems with Window Vista and Ubuntu after
installing Window XP On a different hard drive, I decided to reinstall window
vista.

First, I formatted the hard drive with Window Vista and Ubuntu Linux.
Because I only have the Upgrade version of Window Vista, I needed to install
Window XP. I did and I reinstall Window Vista. For some reason, the Upgrade
install was disabled. So, I skip the insert activation part. After the
installation was finish, I tried to activate. It said this:

Code:
0xC004C003

Description:
The activation server determinded the specified product key is in use.

The only change I done to my computer was install a new hard drive. That
wasn't such a big change. What should I do?

Hello,

try reactivating Windows by phone. Press Windows-key + R -> slui -> Enter.
Activation by phone should be successful, and is easy.

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo

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"Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> Ok, after some error and problems with Window Vista and Ubuntu after
> installing Window XP On a different hard drive, I decided to reinstall
> window
> vista.
>
> First, I formatted the hard drive with Window Vista and Ubuntu Linux.
> Because I only have the Upgrade version of Window Vista, I needed to
> install
> Window XP. I did and I reinstall Window Vista. For some reason, the
> Upgrade
> install was disabled. So, I skip the insert activation part. After the
> installation was finish, I tried to activate. It said this:
>
> Code:
> 0xC004C003
>
> Description:
> The activation server determinded the specified product key is in use.
>
> The only change I done to my computer was install a new hard drive. That
> wasn't such a big change. What should I do?
>

Ok, Thanks. What is the number? I can't find it. I live in the US.

"P. Di Stolfo" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> try reactivating Windows by phone. Press Windows-key + R -> slui -> Enter.
> Activation by phone should be successful, and is easy.
>
> Greetings,
> P. Di Stolfo
>
> --
> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language
> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news:EC56895C-52A3-490E-A0BD-...
> > Ok, after some error and problems with Window Vista and Ubuntu after
> > installing Window XP On a different hard drive, I decided to reinstall
> > window
> > vista.
> >
> > First, I formatted the hard drive with Window Vista and Ubuntu Linux.
> > Because I only have the Upgrade version of Window Vista, I needed to
> > install
> > Window XP. I did and I reinstall Window Vista. For some reason, the
> > Upgrade
> > install was disabled. So, I skip the insert activation part. After the
> > installation was finish, I tried to activate. It said this:
> >
> > Code:
> > 0xC004C003
> >
> > Description:
> > The activation server determinded the specified product key is in use.
> >
> > The only change I done to my computer was install a new hard drive. That
> > wasn't such a big change. What should I do?
> >

Hello,

when I type in
Run -> slui 4 -> choose USA -> I see: 1 866 740 1256

Hope this helps.
Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
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"Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> Ok, Thanks. What is the number? I can't find it. I live in the US.
>
> "P. Di Stolfo" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> try reactivating Windows by phone. Press Windows-key + R -> slui ->
>> Enter.
>> Activation by phone should be successful, and is easy.
>>
>> Greetings,
>> P. Di Stolfo
>>
>> --
>> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language
>> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> "Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
>> news:EC56895C-52A3-490E-A0BD-...
>> > Ok, after some error and problems with Window Vista and Ubuntu after
>> > installing Window XP On a different hard drive, I decided to reinstall
>> > window
>> > vista.
>> >
>> > First, I formatted the hard drive with Window Vista and Ubuntu Linux.
>> > Because I only have the Upgrade version of Window Vista, I needed to
>> > install
>> > Window XP. I did and I reinstall Window Vista. For some reason, the
>> > Upgrade
>> > install was disabled. So, I skip the insert activation part. After the
>> > installation was finish, I tried to activate. It said this:
>> >
>> > Code:
>> > 0xC004C003
>> >
>> > Description:
>> > The activation server determinded the specified product key is in use.
>> >
>> > The only change I done to my computer was install a new hard drive.
>> > That
>> > wasn't such a big change. What should I do?
>> >

I know that it will fail and I need to talk to a microsoft Technician. Just a
short question. If I talk to a Microsoft Technician, will I get charged?

"P. Di Stolfo" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> when I type in
> Run -> slui 4 -> choose USA -> I see: 1 866 740 1256
>
> Hope this helps.
> Greetings,
> P. Di Stolfo
> --
> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language
> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news358970D-7B67-430F-8EF2-...
> > Ok, Thanks. What is the number? I can't find it. I live in the US.
> >
> > "P. Di Stolfo" wrote:
> >
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> try reactivating Windows by phone. Press Windows-key + R -> slui ->
> >> Enter.
> >> Activation by phone should be successful, and is easy.
> >>
> >> Greetings,
> >> P. Di Stolfo
> >>
> >> --
> >> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language
> >> //-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> "Eduardo" <> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> >> news:EC56895C-52A3-490E-A0BD-...
> >> > Ok, after some error and problems with Window Vista and Ubuntu after
> >> > installing Window XP On a different hard drive, I decided to reinstall
> >> > window
> >> > vista.
> >> >
> >> > First, I formatted the hard drive with Window Vista and Ubuntu Linux.
> >> > Because I only have the Upgrade version of Window Vista, I needed to
> >> > install
> >> > Window XP. I did and I reinstall Window Vista. For some reason, the
> >> > Upgrade
> >> > install was disabled. So, I skip the insert activation part. After the
> >> > installation was finish, I tried to activate. It said this:
> >> >
> >> > Code:
> >> > 0xC004C003
> >> >
> >> > Description:
> >> > The activation server determinded the specified product key is in use.
> >> >
> >> > The only change I done to my computer was install a new hard drive.
> >> > That
> >> > wasn't such a big change. What should I do?
> >> >

No, not if you call the toll free activation number.

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"Eduardo" <> wrote in message
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>I know that it will fail and I need to talk to a microsoft
>Technician. Just a
> short question. If I talk to a Microsoft Technician, will I get
> charged?
>
> "P. Di Stolfo" wrote: