Vista Activation

I have a Sony Vaio VGC-LA1. Originally it was running Windows XP Media Centre
2005. I upgraded it to Vista Home Premium using a Vista Express Upgrade Disc
sent to me from Sony. this included all the relevant updated drivers and
applications.
A few weeks ago the HDD died and had to be replaced. I've reinstalled XP
from my recovery disc, then upgraded again to Vista using Vista Express Disc.
However I can't activate Vista as it says its already in use and I require
another license.
How can I activate it?

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.

5. Once completed, restart your computer.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Robopads" wrote:

I have a Sony Vaio VGC-LA1. Originally it was running Windows XP Media Centre
2005. I upgraded it to Vista Home Premium using a Vista Express Upgrade Disc
sent to me from Sony. this included all the relevant updated drivers and
applications.
A few weeks ago the HDD died and had to be replaced. I've reinstalled XP
from my recovery disc, then upgraded again to Vista using Vista Express Disc.
However I can't activate Vista as it says its already in use and I require
another license.
How can I activate it?