Sent in laptop for repair, now need to activate....again

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    idbl_fanatic

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    I sent my laptop into gateway for a repair, they had to replace my motherboard, now Vista home premium wants to activate again, and says that the product key that it is using has already been used!!!! What do I do??!!!
     
    idbl_fanatic, Jul 20, 2007
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    Had to make the call to India.........
     
    idbl_fanatic, Jul 21, 2007
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    Also be aware that, should you replace your hard drive on that laptop, you'll most probably have to make the call to India again. Vista activation uses the HDD S/N as part of its scheme.
     
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