Win 7 Pro 64 Bit. Product Key Will Not Work

jrank001 · Nov 12, 2014

I just got off a chat session with Omini Tech Support. I have 2 valid copies of MS OS. I'm in a new build with a new SSD. My Product Keys wont work. They want me to pay them to help me. The guy said I need to go into the hierarchy level to correct. WTH? Can someone help me understand?

ATMINSIDE · Nov 12, 2014

What the heck is Omini Tech Support???

Call Microsoft...

jrank001 · Nov 12, 2014

ATMINSIDE said:
What the heck is Omini Tech Support???

Call Microsoft...

jrank001 · Nov 12, 2014

I did call MS. I asked the guy if they were a third party. He said no. Maybe I didn't

mimart7 · Nov 12, 2014

They are not Microsoft. They provide remote tech support. A direct quote from their website:

"DISCLAIMER: omnitechsupport.com is an independent service provider of remote tech support. Third party trademarks, brand names, products and services is only referential and Omni Tech Support hereby disclaims any sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of or by any such third party."

c627627 · Nov 12, 2014

Not McDonald's:

McDonald's!?!?1?!?!:

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

I hunnno... maybe?

...

Microsoft:

Not Microsoft:

jrank001 · Nov 12, 2014

c627627 said:
Not McDonald's:

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Not McDonald's:

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McDonald's!?!?1?!?!:

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Hmmmmmmmmmmm

I hunnno... maybe?

...

Microsoft:

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Not Microsoft:

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Now that is funny. Yep. In my haste I saw the first MS and dialed. I can build a computer and I'm still a noob. Embarrassing LOL!

RJARRRPCGP · Nov 19, 2014

Unlike XP, the bit version don't matter, 64-bit product key is the same as 32-bit.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 19, 2014

RJARRRPCGP said:
Unlike XP, the bit version don't matter, 64-bit product key is the same as 32-bit.

Okay? Not sure how that helps the OP.

rescuetoaster · Nov 19, 2014

I have this issue with my student copies of W7 every single time I do a fresh install.

You need to an install, and then when you get to the part where it wants the key but keeps saying it's invalid, immediately restart the process of the install by resetting the computer and forcing it to boot from your dvd (DO NOT LET IT GET BACK TO THE POINT OF ASKING YOU FOR THE KEY). You will DELETE the install you just did, BUT DO NOT REFORMAT THE PARTITION.

You will then proceed with the install like normal, and it should accept your key. I have no idea why it does this, but it's very annoying.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 19, 2014

rescuetoaster said:
I have this issue with my student copies of W7 every single time I do a fresh install.

You need to an install, and then when you get to the part where it wants the key but keeps saying it's invalid, immediately restart the process of the install by resetting the computer and forcing it to boot from your dvd (DO NOT LET IT GET BACK TO THE POINT OF ASKING YOU FOR THE KEY). You will DELETE the install you just did, BUT DO NOT REFORMAT THE PARTITION.

You will then proceed with the install like normal, and it should accept your key. I have no idea why it does this, but it's very annoying.

You can also go through with the install, call Microsoft's automated system, put in a series of numbers, and then you're activated.

rescuetoaster · Nov 19, 2014

Maybe I misunderstood OP, but I don't think he is able to boot into windows to get to the registration point where you call MS - my understanding is that it won't accept the product key during the actual installation process. I haven't found a way to get around that other than the process I posted.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 19, 2014

Simply skip entering the key.

rescuetoaster · Nov 19, 2014

Oh interesting, my student versions don't have that option.

God that would have saved me so many headaches. Ok OP, do his idea.

ATMINSIDE · Nov 19, 2014

You just don't enter a key, then hit Next. It'll push through.

jrank001 · Nov 19, 2014

Yes. I had to call for two recent installs I just did this week. I used two separate copies of Win 7 Pro that I have keys for. I skipped the part where it asked for the key and finished the loading process. Then I had the fun part of calling MS to activate my product key speaking with Habibe in India. They did it for me but it's just a hassel. I also have the student version. The prompt said it can only be used for updating not a clean install.

rescuetoaster · Nov 19, 2014

Well, it says that, but if you choose "custom" install then you can go ahead and do a clean install.

Lvcoyote · Nov 19, 2014

rescuetoaster said:
Well, it says that, but if you choose "custom" install then you can go ahead and do a clean install.

Not if the copy of Windows he has is the upgrade version. But you can still make magic by following this guide.
http://winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media-128512

rescuetoaster · Nov 19, 2014

Maybe I misread it, but that seems to describe exactly what I'm talking about.

Does this process work with an upgrade disc for windows 8?

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