Windows expiration

I have a valid Product ID which I have entered into the "change product key"
[system window] three days in a row. My Acer laptop was bought Vista Home
Premium before SP1, tho I did have SP1 downloaded. {I was current on all
Vista updates.}

I started receiving an error window "Windows Activation Your windows
license will expire in_ days."Since my Acer warranty is over I called
MicroSoft. They admit that my Product key is valid, but refer me back to
Acer for help. When I told them my Acer warranty was over, they offered to
put me thru to TechSupport at MS for $60. Since my key is valid, and
re-entering it into "Change product key" seems useless, I followed another
route recommended by MS which was to remove SP1.

I have done this and am wondering how to cause the Windows Activation window
to pop up. The error window only shows once a day and I'm down to 5 days.
That's the only way I can tell if I've cured the problem...can someone help
me?

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 Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"TL" wrote:

I have a valid Product ID which I have entered into the "change product key"
[system window] three days in a row. My Acer laptop was bought Vista Home
Premium before SP1, tho I did have SP1 downloaded. {I was current on all
Vista updates.}

I started receiving an error window "Windows Activation Your windows
license will expire in_ days."Since my Acer warranty is over I called
MicroSoft. They admit that my Product key is valid, but refer me back to
Acer for help. When I told them my Acer warranty was over, they offered to
put me thru to TechSupport at MS for $60. Since my key is valid, and
re-entering it into "Change product key" seems useless, I followed another
route recommended by MS which was to remove SP1.

I have done this and am wondering how to cause the Windows Activation window
to pop up. The error window only shows once a day and I'm down to 5 days.
That's the only way I can tell if I've cured the problem...can someone help
me?

Any advice on (re)downloading SP1. I will first be waiting until later
tonight to make sure I don't receive another expiration notice...