Now find Software Licenses in the report that is generated above. Note down the above key and save it somewhere safe. Your product key is only valid for the countries or regions listed. However saying all that my Dell laptop is being a pain and when I run the installer it keeps asking for a product key when neither of the others did. Just decided to try the product key that came with the machine again, just in case I mistyped it when I reinstalled 7.
Parallels does not confirm this code with Microsoft. I have email confirmation of upgrade assuming that actually means anything. Hi, I'm really struggling to resolve this. If you do not enter the product key when you are prompted during the installation, the product may not open until you enter the product key. Unfortunately, I got the same result. I can then not get hold of a customer service representative as the automated line automatically ends the call. Either remove the invalid key or provide a valid product key in the unattend answer file to proceed with Windows installation.
In case you do not have an existing account on Office. I am now thinking this was a mistake. You cannot activate the free Windows 10 with your Windows 7 key. I'm tempted to suggest uninstalling all such, and running any available removal tools for them, until such time as we isolate the problem. If i reenter the serial, the activation fails too. It's a valid product key, but should only be used in limited situations.
Here are some important limits regarding your Microsoft account. You cannot access any of the Office application without activating the subscription on your device. What do I need to do to have this key work? The product key must be activated by the retailer before you can use it. You are basically upgrading Windows 7 over itself. Tip: If you bought Office from an online retailer and received a confirmation email, try copying and pasting the product key from this email instead of typing it.
Running a non-express install worked, but it's a pain having to sit through the install and monitor it. Just type activation in help and it will direct you to the proper screen for activation. You cannot Install Windows 10 from the boot media. Hi anerni: The issue likely does not involve validity of the license key. I didn't select upgrade during the installation process though. So I decided to install it regular on my virtual pc. I've done that twice already and both are 100% fresh installs now and fully activated.
I gave up on the Express install and did this one manually, and also typed in the product key manually. In the manual that came with my Windows 7 Professional Upgrade it says on page 6 in a footnote at the bottom of the page that it can be installed even if you have no operating system installed. I contacted the seller who sent me another product key and the same thing happened. Do I have to have any other information somewhere else? Problems with language or geographical issues Here are the common errors and how to fix them. No need to enter product key when you do clean install, because the system will remember it I think it's tied to hardware and microsoft account you're using.
I called to activate and the support person said there was a upgrade problem. If i cant fix this product key issue, would my best solution be to run the recovery discs and completely start again with the machine? So I know the product key I am using is legit with the iso file im using and now I am out of ideas. I've the similar problem: I've installed parallels 8 and wanted to install win7 prof sp1 64-bit with my bought student-licence. Once the download for your purchased Office subscription finishes, the next step is to install it on your device. I'm currently getting another image for Windows 10 home which I will clean install and attempt to use my key for. As before, please let us know how you are doing! Windows 7 will ask you for the product key again. It said my key was only valid for upgrade installations and not valid for clean installations.
I have the same exact issue, but I have already installed twice now and not so thrilled that I may need to do it a 3rd time. I also tried calling the activation number and entering the details from the wizard window. I did and he replied that he has spoken to M'soft and they are investigating, meanwhile they have sent him a new Product Key which he has emailed to me. Using the site is easy and fun. Just skip that step and windows will be activated.