Do not call Microsoft Support - use phone activation.


"Chiwat" <hlee@kc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:221701A7-58D8-4D56-8A0E-D9EFD1EA5B62@microsoft.com...
>I have been using Windows Vista on a Compaq laptop for about 6 months. I
>have received the below error message several times and the only way I have
>been able to fix is by doing a complete recovery. There must be a better
>way to fix.
> Windows Activation
> The Windows Vista Home Premium product key you typed is invalid for
> activation.
> o Access your computer with reduced functionally. This will allow you to
> buy a product key online.
> o Type a different product key
> o Contact HP to help resolve this problem
>
> I use the product key printed on the bottom of the PC. The software was
> preinstalled. When I call Microsoft, they tell me if Vista was
> preinstalled I have to contact manuf. (HP). When I call HP, they tell me
> to do complete recovery.
>
> Any suggestions to fix this problem would be very much appreciated.