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Apache Warrior

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Can't Activate Win 7

27 Oct 2009, 04:46 PM

How To: Use Your Windows 7 Upgrade Disk On a Fresh PC | Maximum PC
If you upgrade with a clean install and do not use the Windows Installer on your disc you will get an activation failure. There isn't a phone number on the box you can call to protest and state your case either.
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Apache

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27 Oct 2009, 10:04 PM

Good stuff I think I will be needing this as I want to put it on a second HDD.

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Ghost_Rain

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4 Nov 2009, 02:58 PM

I had the same problem it took me 3 time to active win 7 bloody thing
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Apache Warrior

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4 Nov 2009, 04:28 PM

Mine activated without any problems.
Apache

Where do you put the Bayonet?
Chesty Puller (upon seeing a flamethrower for the first time)
I am all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Lets start with typewriters.
Frank Lloyd Wright
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juneau

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4 Nov 2009, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Apache Warrior View Post

Mine activated without any problems.
Apache

Same here. I didn't even activate mine straight away. I just left it on the 3day timer thing.
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