I did not know how to get to phone activation without the prompt asking me
to activate. As I said, I was not presented with the option to
activate/reactivate. As it was easier for me to just go back to the way the
system was the day before that is the path that I chose to use.

This problem has been stated here about 6-8 times now in the various
newsgroups. The problem, almost invariably, turns out to be a SATA update
for the Silicon Image chipset (on various Nvidia based M/B's).

I would be glad to force it to happen again (I have a system image saved
where it will trigger the error) if you would like to work with me on this.
Then we could post a solution for the other users experiencing the same
condition.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Hello,
> Did you do phone activation on these machines or was this internet
> activated?
> Thanks,
> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
> --------------------
> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>In-Reply-To: <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
> |>Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 21:56:16 -0400
> |>Lines: 130
> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
> |> format=flowed;
> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
> |> reply-type=response
> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> |>X-Priority: 3
> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000740-2, 05/16/2007), Outbound message
> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
> |>Message-ID: <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net 65.73.2.176
> |>Path: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl
> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:102610
> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>
> |>When I updated the SATA driver for my nForce 2 M/B (Silicon Image
> chipset)
> |>the exact same thing happened. Even though the system was showing as
> |>activated it failed WGA repeatedly. I was not given an opportunity to
> |>reactivate.
> |>
> |>I went back to a previous TrueImage system image that I had created the
> day
> |>prior. Just for the heck of it I tried it again with the same results. I
> was
> |>not able to repair the damage done.
> |>
> |>I again went back to the previous image. Then I his the offending driver
> so
> |>I would not be tempted to install it, yet again.
> |>
> |>
> |>
> |>
> |>--
> |>
> |>
> |>Regards,
> |>
> |>Richard Urban
> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>
> |>Quote from George Ankner:
> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>
> |>"Dale White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>news:u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>>
> |>> Yes, I did, but it was the Nforce 4 Sata driver, At which time, it
> |>> re-added (found new hardware) the Western Digital Raptor drive, which
> is
> |>> where XP is intalled (and is the primary boot drive) My Vista installs
> are
> |>> on a separate maxtor drive but same controller
> |>>
> |>> I ran that same update on Vista 32 and it also re-added the WD drive.
> |>>
> |>> You thinking that somehow screwed up the hard drive IDs, making it
> appear
> |>> that I switch drives or its on a new system ?
> |>>
> |>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in message
> |>> news:etx%23BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> |>>> Did you "just recently" update the SATA driver from Windows Update?
> Was
> |>>> it for Silicon Image chipset?
> |>>>
> |>>>
> |>>>
> |>>> --
> |>>>
> |>>>
> |>>> Regards,
> |>>>
> |>>> Richard Urban
> |>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>>>
> |>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>>>
> |>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>>> news:OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> |>>>>
> |>>>> Yeah, like Mike stated in his Post, It's suppose to be good for 10
> |>>>> activations, so I'm guessing, I would still have 8 left.
> |>>>>
> |>>>> Oddly enough, this has been my config since Feb, so I don't know why
> now
> |>>>> it would suddenly be a problem. I have a feeling that I could
> probably
> |>>>> format re-install and fix it, but I'm being lazy at the moment.
> |>>>>
> |>>>> I'm hoping to find out a eaiser fix, like the one you found out
> after
> |>>>> your did a format re-install to resolve the spybot IE7 update issue.
> |>>>>
> |>>>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
> message
> |>>>> news:eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>>>>> Shucks, Delayed reaction. I just realized that you are using MSDN
> keys.
> |>>>>> Don't know if this would enter into the mix after all.
> |>>>>> --
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>> Regards,
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>> Richard Urban
> |>>>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>>>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>>>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>>>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>>>>> news:OalYk6%23lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>>>>>> Is there any bug(s) floating around with the Activation\WGA right
> now
> |>>>>>> ?
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> I've got the MSDN version of Vista32 and Vista64 installed (on the
> |>>>>>> same PC), I used it on Monday and all was well) Booted to it today
> and
> |>>>>>> it tells me I'm not genuine. When I try to go through the process
> of
> |>>>>>> activating (as suggested) it says it's already activated, but then
> |>>>>>> goes back to not being Genuine. I get in a loop of sorts, as the
> web
> |>>>>>> links I follow tells me I need to activate first.
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> I called the 800 MS support number, but that was for activating,
> |>>>>>> which I don't get the option to do, so the fellow sent me to MS
> tech
> |>>>>>> support, since it's saying it's already activated and has been so
> for
> |>>>>>> a few months.
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> Before I spend a lot of energy on this, I thought I would peak in
> and
> |>>>>>> see if anyone else is having oddness with the Validation process
> |>>>>>> today. If so, I'll just boot back to XP and try again later this
> week
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> Oddly enough, the Vista 32 install (which uses the same product
> key)
> |>>>>>> Validates just fine. Also odd, is on the V64 machine I have office
> |>>>>>> 2003 installed, which is uses our Corporate VL license and under
> Vista
> |>>>>>> 64 it tells me that License as been revoked, but again, it passes
> fine
> |>>>>>> on Vista 32 and XP.
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> I tried the obvious of telling Vista, I wanted to re-enter my
> Product
> |>>>>>> key, which works (or is accepted) but still no validation. Is
> there
> a
> |>>>>>> way to make windows un-activated, so I can go through the full
> |>>>>>> activate process and hopefully get this going again
> |>>>>>>
> |>>>>>> Thanks
> |>>>>>
> |>>>>
> |>>>
> |>>
> |>>
> |>
> |>
>[/color]

Hello,
When that machine was activated, not in this scenario, just when activation
did occur, was phone or Internet Activation used?
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
--------------------
|>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
|>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
<eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
<OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
<etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
<u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
<e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
<ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
|>In-Reply-To: <ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
|>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
|>Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 21:52:17 -0400
|>Lines: 227
|>MIME-Version: 1.0
|>Content-Type: text/plain;
|> format=flowed;
|> charset="iso-8859-1";
|> reply-type=original
|>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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|>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
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|>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
|>Message-ID: <upFil8OmHHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl>
|>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
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|>Path: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl
|>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:103126
|>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
|>
|>I did not know how to get to phone activation without the prompt asking
me
|>to activate. As I said, I was not presented with the option to
|>activate/reactivate. As it was easier for me to just go back to the way
the
|>system was the day before that is the path that I chose to use.
|>
|>This problem has been stated here about 6-8 times now in the various
|>newsgroups. The problem, almost invariably, turns out to be a SATA update
|>for the Silicon Image chipset (on various Nvidia based M/B's).
|>
|>I would be glad to force it to happen again (I have a system image saved
|>where it will trigger the error) if you would like to work with me on
this.
|>Then we could post a solution for the other users experiencing the same
|>condition.
|>
|>--
|>
|>
|>Regards,
|>
|>Richard Urban
|>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
|>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
|>
|>Quote from George Ankner:
|>If you knew as much as you think you know,
|>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
|>
|>""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
|>news:ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...
|>> Hello,
|>> Did you do phone activation on these machines or was this internet
|>> activated?
|>> Thanks,
|>> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
|>>
|>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights
|>> --------------------
|>> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
|>> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
|>> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
|>> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
|>> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
|>> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
|>> |>In-Reply-To: <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
|>> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
|>> |>Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 21:56:16 -0400
|>> |>Lines: 130
|>> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
|>> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
|>> |> format=flowed;
|>> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
|>> |> reply-type=response
|>> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
|>> |>X-Priority: 3
|>> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
|>> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
|>> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
|>> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000740-2, 05/16/2007), Outbound message
|>> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
|>> |>Message-ID: <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
|>> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
|>> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net 65.73.2.176
|>> |>Path: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl
|>> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
|>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:102610
|>> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
|>> |>
|>> |>When I updated the SATA driver for my nForce 2 M/B (Silicon Image
|>> chipset)
|>> |>the exact same thing happened. Even though the system was showing as
|>> |>activated it failed WGA repeatedly. I was not given an opportunity to
|>> |>reactivate.
|>> |>
|>> |>I went back to a previous TrueImage system image that I had created
the
|>> day
|>> |>prior. Just for the heck of it I tried it again with the same
results. I
|>> was
|>> |>not able to repair the damage done.
|>> |>
|>> |>I again went back to the previous image. Then I his the offending
driver
|>> so
|>> |>I would not be tempted to install it, yet again.
|>> |>
|>> |>
|>> |>
|>> |>
|>> |>--
|>> |>
|>> |>
|>> |>Regards,
|>> |>
|>> |>Richard Urban
|>> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
|>> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
|>> |>
|>> |>Quote from George Ankner:
|>> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
|>> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
|>> |>
|>> |>"Dale White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
|>> |>news:u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
|>> |>>
|>> |>> Yes, I did, but it was the Nforce 4 Sata driver, At which time, it
|>> |>> re-added (found new hardware) the Western Digital Raptor drive,
which
|>> is
|>> |>> where XP is intalled (and is the primary boot drive) My Vista
installs
|>> are
|>> |>> on a separate maxtor drive but same controller
|>> |>>
|>> |>> I ran that same update on Vista 32 and it also re-added the WD
drive.
|>> |>>
|>> |>> You thinking that somehow screwed up the hard drive IDs, making it
|>> appear
|>> |>> that I switch drives or its on a new system ?
|>> |>>
|>> |>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
message
|>> |>> news:etx%23BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
|>> |>>> Did you "just recently" update the SATA driver from Windows Update?
|>> Was
|>> |>>> it for Silicon Image chipset?
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>> --
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>> Regards,
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>> Richard Urban
|>> |>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
|>> |>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>> Quote from George Ankner:
|>> |>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
|>> |>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
|>> |>>> news:OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
|>> |>>>>
|>> |>>>> Yeah, like Mike stated in his Post, It's suppose to be good for 10
|>> |>>>> activations, so I'm guessing, I would still have 8 left.
|>> |>>>>
|>> |>>>> Oddly enough, this has been my config since Feb, so I don't know
why
|>> now
|>> |>>>> it would suddenly be a problem. I have a feeling that I could
|>> probably
|>> |>>>> format re-install and fix it, but I'm being lazy at the moment.
|>> |>>>>
|>> |>>>> I'm hoping to find out a eaiser fix, like the one you found out
|>> after
|>> |>>>> your did a format re-install to resolve the spybot IE7 update
issue.
|>> |>>>>
|>> |>>>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
|>> message
|>> |>>>> news:eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
|>> |>>>>> Shucks, Delayed reaction. I just realized that you are using MSDN
|>> keys.
|>> |>>>>> Don't know if this would enter into the mix after all.
|>> |>>>>> --
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>> Regards,
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>> Richard Urban
|>> |>>>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
|>> |>>>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>> Quote from George Ankner:
|>> |>>>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
|>> |>>>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
|>> |>>>>> news:OalYk6%23lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
|>> |>>>>>> Is there any bug(s) floating around with the Activation\WGA
right
|>> now
|>> |>>>>>> ?
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> I've got the MSDN version of Vista32 and Vista64 installed (on
the
|>> |>>>>>> same PC), I used it on Monday and all was well) Booted to it
today
|>> and
|>> |>>>>>> it tells me I'm not genuine. When I try to go through the
process
|>> of
|>> |>>>>>> activating (as suggested) it says it's already activated, but
then
|>> |>>>>>> goes back to not being Genuine. I get in a loop of sorts, as the
|>> web
|>> |>>>>>> links I follow tells me I need to activate first.
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> I called the 800 MS support number, but that was for
activating,
|>> |>>>>>> which I don't get the option to do, so the fellow sent me to MS
|>> tech
|>> |>>>>>> support, since it's saying it's already activated and has been
so
|>> for
|>> |>>>>>> a few months.
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> Before I spend a lot of energy on this, I thought I would peak
in
|>> and
|>> |>>>>>> see if anyone else is having oddness with the Validation process
|>> |>>>>>> today. If so, I'll just boot back to XP and try again later this
|>> week
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> Oddly enough, the Vista 32 install (which uses the same product
|>> key)
|>> |>>>>>> Validates just fine. Also odd, is on the V64 machine I have
office
|>> |>>>>>> 2003 installed, which is uses our Corporate VL license and under
|>> Vista
|>> |>>>>>> 64 it tells me that License as been revoked, but again, it
passes
|>> fine
|>> |>>>>>> on Vista 32 and XP.
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> I tried the obvious of telling Vista, I wanted to re-enter my
|>> Product
|>> |>>>>>> key, which works (or is accepted) but still no validation. Is
|>> there
|>> a
|>> |>>>>>> way to make windows un-activated, so I can go through the full
|>> |>>>>>> activate process and hopefully get this going again
|>> |>>>>>>
|>> |>>>>>> Thanks
|>> |>>>>>
|>> |>>>>
|>> |>>>
|>> |>>
|>> |>>
|>> |>
|>> |>
|>>
|>
|>

In my case it was activated over the internet.

I was able to get the activation option again, by adding a Gig of memory.I
activated it again, but after activation it said it was not Genuine.

""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:$t3Rf3WmHHA.5168@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Hello,
> When that machine was activated, not in this scenario, just when
> activation
> did occur, was phone or Internet Activation used?
> Thanks,
> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
> --------------------
> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
> <ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
> |>In-Reply-To: <ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
> |>Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 21:52:17 -0400
> |>Lines: 227
> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
> |> format=flowed;
> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
> |> reply-type=original
> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> |>X-Priority: 3
> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000741-0, 05/17/2007), Outbound message
> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
> |>Message-ID: <upFil8OmHHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl>
> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net 65.73.2.176
> |>Path: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl
> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:103126
> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>
> |>I did not know how to get to phone activation without the prompt asking
> me
> |>to activate. As I said, I was not presented with the option to
> |>activate/reactivate. As it was easier for me to just go back to the way
> the
> |>system was the day before that is the path that I chose to use.
> |>
> |>This problem has been stated here about 6-8 times now in the various
> |>newsgroups. The problem, almost invariably, turns out to be a SATA
> update
> |>for the Silicon Image chipset (on various Nvidia based M/B's).
> |>
> |>I would be glad to force it to happen again (I have a system image saved
> |>where it will trigger the error) if you would like to work with me on
> this.
> |>Then we could post a solution for the other users experiencing the same
> |>condition.
> |>
> |>--
> |>
> |>
> |>Regards,
> |>
> |>Richard Urban
> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>
> |>Quote from George Ankner:
> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>
> |>""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> |>news:ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...
> |>> Hello,
> |>> Did you do phone activation on these machines or was this internet
> |>> activated?
> |>> Thanks,
> |>> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
> |>>
> |>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
> |>> --------------------
> |>> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
> |>> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> |>> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> |>> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>In-Reply-To: <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
> |>> |>Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 21:56:16 -0400
> |>> |>Lines: 130
> |>> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
> |>> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
> |>> |> format=flowed;
> |>> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
> |>> |> reply-type=response
> |>> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> |>> |>X-Priority: 3
> |>> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
> |>> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
> |>> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
> |>> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000740-2, 05/16/2007), Outbound message
> |>> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
> |>> |>Message-ID: <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net
> 65.73.2.176
> |>> |>Path:
> TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl
> |>> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
> |>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:102610
> |>> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>> |>
> |>> |>When I updated the SATA driver for my nForce 2 M/B (Silicon Image
> |>> chipset)
> |>> |>the exact same thing happened. Even though the system was showing as
> |>> |>activated it failed WGA repeatedly. I was not given an opportunity
> to
> |>> |>reactivate.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>I went back to a previous TrueImage system image that I had created
> the
> |>> day
> |>> |>prior. Just for the heck of it I tried it again with the same
> results. I
> |>> was
> |>> |>not able to repair the damage done.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>I again went back to the previous image. Then I his the offending
> driver
> |>> so
> |>> |>I would not be tempted to install it, yet again.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>--
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Regards,
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Richard Urban
> |>> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>> |>
> |>> |>"Dale White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>news:u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> Yes, I did, but it was the Nforce 4 Sata driver, At which time, it
> |>> |>> re-added (found new hardware) the Western Digital Raptor drive,
> which
> |>> is
> |>> |>> where XP is intalled (and is the primary boot drive) My Vista
> installs
> |>> are
> |>> |>> on a separate maxtor drive but same controller
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> I ran that same update on Vista 32 and it also re-added the WD
> drive.
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> You thinking that somehow screwed up the hard drive IDs, making it
> |>> appear
> |>> |>> that I switch drives or its on a new system ?
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
> message
> |>> |>> news:etx%23BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>> Did you "just recently" update the SATA driver from Windows
> Update?
> |>> Was
> |>> |>>> it for Silicon Image chipset?
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> --
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Regards,
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Richard Urban
> |>> |>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>>> news:OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> Yeah, like Mike stated in his Post, It's suppose to be good for
> 10
> |>> |>>>> activations, so I'm guessing, I would still have 8 left.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> Oddly enough, this has been my config since Feb, so I don't know
> why
> |>> now
> |>> |>>>> it would suddenly be a problem. I have a feeling that I could
> |>> probably
> |>> |>>>> format re-install and fix it, but I'm being lazy at the moment.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> I'm hoping to find out a eaiser fix, like the one you found out
> |>> after
> |>> |>>>> your did a format re-install to resolve the spybot IE7 update
> issue.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
> |>> message
> |>> |>>>> news:eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>> Shucks, Delayed reaction. I just realized that you are using
> MSDN
> |>> keys.
> |>> |>>>>> Don't know if this would enter into the mix after all.
> |>> |>>>>> --
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Regards,
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Richard Urban
> |>> |>>>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>>>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>>>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>>>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you
> knew!
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>>>>> news:OalYk6%23lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>>> Is there any bug(s) floating around with the Activation\WGA
> right
> |>> now
> |>> |>>>>>> ?
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I've got the MSDN version of Vista32 and Vista64 installed (on
> the
> |>> |>>>>>> same PC), I used it on Monday and all was well) Booted to it
> today
> |>> and
> |>> |>>>>>> it tells me I'm not genuine. When I try to go through the
> process
> |>> of
> |>> |>>>>>> activating (as suggested) it says it's already activated, but
> then
> |>> |>>>>>> goes back to not being Genuine. I get in a loop of sorts, as
> the
> |>> web
> |>> |>>>>>> links I follow tells me I need to activate first.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I called the 800 MS support number, but that was for
> activating,
> |>> |>>>>>> which I don't get the option to do, so the fellow sent me to
> MS
> |>> tech
> |>> |>>>>>> support, since it's saying it's already activated and has been
> so
> |>> for
> |>> |>>>>>> a few months.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Before I spend a lot of energy on this, I thought I would peak
> in
> |>> and
> |>> |>>>>>> see if anyone else is having oddness with the Validation
> process
> |>> |>>>>>> today. If so, I'll just boot back to XP and try again later
> this
> |>> week
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Oddly enough, the Vista 32 install (which uses the same
> product
> |>> key)
> |>> |>>>>>> Validates just fine. Also odd, is on the V64 machine I have
> office
> |>> |>>>>>> 2003 installed, which is uses our Corporate VL license and
> under
> |>> Vista
> |>> |>>>>>> 64 it tells me that License as been revoked, but again, it
> passes
> |>> fine
> |>> |>>>>>> on Vista 32 and XP.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I tried the obvious of telling Vista, I wanted to re-enter my
> |>> Product
> |>> |>>>>>> key, which works (or is accepted) but still no validation. Is
> |>> there
> |>> a
> |>> |>>>>>> way to make windows un-activated, so I can go through the full
> |>> |>>>>>> activate process and hopefully get this going again
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Thanks
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>>
> |>
> |>
>[/color]

Same problem to me but on Vista Ultimate OEM 32bit, yesterday I installed the
new NVidia SATA controller driver and bang, Windows is activated but no more
genuine...

I used the internet option Darrell.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:$t3Rf3WmHHA.5168@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> Hello,
> When that machine was activated, not in this scenario, just when
> activation
> did occur, was phone or Internet Activation used?
> Thanks,
> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
> --------------------
> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
> <ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
> |>In-Reply-To: <ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl>
> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
> |>Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 21:52:17 -0400
> |>Lines: 227
> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
> |> format=flowed;
> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
> |> reply-type=original
> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> |>X-Priority: 3
> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000741-0, 05/17/2007), Outbound message
> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
> |>Message-ID: <upFil8OmHHA.4772@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl>
> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net 65.73.2.176
> |>Path: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl
> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:103126
> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>
> |>I did not know how to get to phone activation without the prompt asking
> me
> |>to activate. As I said, I was not presented with the option to
> |>activate/reactivate. As it was easier for me to just go back to the way
> the
> |>system was the day before that is the path that I chose to use.
> |>
> |>This problem has been stated here about 6-8 times now in the various
> |>newsgroups. The problem, almost invariably, turns out to be a SATA
> update
> |>for the Silicon Image chipset (on various Nvidia based M/B's).
> |>
> |>I would be glad to force it to happen again (I have a system image saved
> |>where it will trigger the error) if you would like to work with me on
> this.
> |>Then we could post a solution for the other users experiencing the same
> |>condition.
> |>
> |>--
> |>
> |>
> |>Regards,
> |>
> |>Richard Urban
> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>
> |>Quote from George Ankner:
> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>
> |>""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" <Darrellg@online.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> |>news:ODkSJROmHHA.1140@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...
> |>> Hello,
> |>> Did you do phone activation on these machines or was this internet
> |>> activated?
> |>> Thanks,
> |>> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
> |>>
> |>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
> |>> --------------------
> |>> |>From: "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com>
> |>> |>References: <OalYk6#lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> <eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> <OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> |>> <etx#BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> |>> <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>In-Reply-To: <u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>Subject: Re: Vista 64 says it's activated, but not genuine
> |>> |>Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 21:56:16 -0400
> |>> |>Lines: 130
> |>> |>MIME-Version: 1.0
> |>> |>Content-Type: text/plain;
> |>> |> format=flowed;
> |>> |> charset="iso-8859-1";
> |>> |> reply-type=response
> |>> |>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> |>> |>X-Priority: 3
> |>> |>X-MSMail-Priority: Normal
> |>> |>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Windows Mail 6.0.6000.16386
> |>> |>X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6000.16386
> |>> |>X-Antivirus: avast! (VPS 000740-2, 05/16/2007), Outbound message
> |>> |>X-Antivirus-Status: Clean
> |>> |>Message-ID: <e0GELaCmHHA.1244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>
> |>> |>Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>> |>NNTP-Posting-Host: 65-73-2-176.nrp4.mon.ny.frontiernet.net
> 65.73.2.176
> |>> |>Path:
> TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP01.phx.gbl!TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl
> |>> |>Xref: TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl
> |>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.general:102610
> |>> |>X-Tomcat-NG: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
> |>> |>
> |>> |>When I updated the SATA driver for my nForce 2 M/B (Silicon Image
> |>> chipset)
> |>> |>the exact same thing happened. Even though the system was showing as
> |>> |>activated it failed WGA repeatedly. I was not given an opportunity
> to
> |>> |>reactivate.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>I went back to a previous TrueImage system image that I had created
> the
> |>> day
> |>> |>prior. Just for the heck of it I tried it again with the same
> results. I
> |>> was
> |>> |>not able to repair the damage done.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>I again went back to the previous image. Then I his the offending
> driver
> |>> so
> |>> |>I would not be tempted to install it, yet again.
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>--
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Regards,
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Richard Urban
> |>> |>Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>(For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>
> |>> |>Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>> |>
> |>> |>"Dale White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>news:u4tQm3AmHHA.4876@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> Yes, I did, but it was the Nforce 4 Sata driver, At which time, it
> |>> |>> re-added (found new hardware) the Western Digital Raptor drive,
> which
> |>> is
> |>> |>> where XP is intalled (and is the primary boot drive) My Vista
> installs
> |>> are
> |>> |>> on a separate maxtor drive but same controller
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> I ran that same update on Vista 32 and it also re-added the WD
> drive.
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> You thinking that somehow screwed up the hard drive IDs, making it
> |>> appear
> |>> |>> that I switch drives or its on a new system ?
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
> message
> |>> |>> news:etx%23BzAmHHA.3704@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>> Did you "just recently" update the SATA driver from Windows
> Update?
> |>> Was
> |>> |>>> it for Silicon Image chipset?
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> --
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Regards,
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Richard Urban
> |>> |>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>>> news:OVTi5W$lHHA.5024@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> Yeah, like Mike stated in his Post, It's suppose to be good for
> 10
> |>> |>>>> activations, so I'm guessing, I would still have 8 left.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> Oddly enough, this has been my config since Feb, so I don't know
> why
> |>> now
> |>> |>>>> it would suddenly be a problem. I have a feeling that I could
> |>> probably
> |>> |>>>> format re-install and fix it, but I'm being lazy at the moment.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> I'm hoping to find out a eaiser fix, like the one you found out
> |>> after
> |>> |>>>> your did a format re-install to resolve the spybot IE7 update
> issue.
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>> "Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS********.com> wrote in
> |>> message
> |>> |>>>> news:eIGsJF$lHHA.1220@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>> Shucks, Delayed reaction. I just realized that you are using
> MSDN
> |>> keys.
> |>> |>>>>> Don't know if this would enter into the mix after all.
> |>> |>>>>> --
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Regards,
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Richard Urban
> |>> |>>>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> |>> |>>>>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> Quote from George Ankner:
> |>> |>>>>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> |>> |>>>>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you
> knew!
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> |>> |>>>>> news:OalYk6%23lHHA.3736@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> |>> |>>>>>> Is there any bug(s) floating around with the Activation\WGA
> right
> |>> now
> |>> |>>>>>> ?
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I've got the MSDN version of Vista32 and Vista64 installed (on
> the
> |>> |>>>>>> same PC), I used it on Monday and all was well) Booted to it
> today
> |>> and
> |>> |>>>>>> it tells me I'm not genuine. When I try to go through the
> process
> |>> of
> |>> |>>>>>> activating (as suggested) it says it's already activated, but
> then
> |>> |>>>>>> goes back to not being Genuine. I get in a loop of sorts, as
> the
> |>> web
> |>> |>>>>>> links I follow tells me I need to activate first.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I called the 800 MS support number, but that was for
> activating,
> |>> |>>>>>> which I don't get the option to do, so the fellow sent me to
> MS
> |>> tech
> |>> |>>>>>> support, since it's saying it's already activated and has been
> so
> |>> for
> |>> |>>>>>> a few months.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Before I spend a lot of energy on this, I thought I would peak
> in
> |>> and
> |>> |>>>>>> see if anyone else is having oddness with the Validation
> process
> |>> |>>>>>> today. If so, I'll just boot back to XP and try again later
> this
> |>> week
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Oddly enough, the Vista 32 install (which uses the same
> product
> |>> key)
> |>> |>>>>>> Validates just fine. Also odd, is on the V64 machine I have
> office
> |>> |>>>>>> 2003 installed, which is uses our Corporate VL license and
> under
> |>> Vista
> |>> |>>>>>> 64 it tells me that License as been revoked, but again, it
> passes
> |>> fine
> |>> |>>>>>> on Vista 32 and XP.
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> I tried the obvious of telling Vista, I wanted to re-enter my
> |>> Product
> |>> |>>>>>> key, which works (or is accepted) but still no validation. Is
> |>> there
> |>> a
> |>> |>>>>>> way to make windows un-activated, so I can go through the full
> |>> |>>>>>> activate process and hopefully get this going again
> |>> |>>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>>> Thanks
> |>> |>>>>>
> |>> |>>>>
> |>> |>>>
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>>
> |>> |>
> |>> |>
> |>>
> |>
> |>
>[/color]

I think that this is more of a problem that we realize. We are seeing the
tip of the iceberg I fear. There are countless thousands of Nvidia
motherboards out there.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Francesco" <Francesco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D3629A6F-6B60-4A4F-813B-FAEDEF8B6202@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Same problem to me but on Vista Ultimate OEM 32bit, yesterday I installed
> the
> new NVidia SATA controller driver and bang, Windows is activated but no
> more
> genuine...[/color]

This ISa big problem!! I am getting ready to migrate our systems to Vista in
my office and have a big HOLD ON the project because of this 'Activated but
not Genuine' problem. There needs to be an EASY fix for this....it is VERY
frustrating!!!

John

"Richard Urban" wrote:
[color=blue]
> I think that this is more of a problem that we realize. We are seeing the
> tip of the iceberg I fear. There are countless thousands of Nvidia
> motherboards out there.
>
> --
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
>
> Quote from George Ankner:
> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
>
> "Francesco" <Francesco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D3629A6F-6B60-4A4F-813B-FAEDEF8B6202@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> > Same problem to me but on Vista Ultimate OEM 32bit, yesterday I installed
> > the
> > new NVidia SATA controller driver and bang, Windows is activated but no
> > more
> > genuine...[/color]
>
>[/color]

The easy fix would be not to apply the "Optional" Nvidia drivers from
windowsupdate.com. So far, it appears the fix if you do get the problem, is
just to re-install the Nvidia drivers if need be.

If you are migrating in an office enviroment, then You're probably using a
Volume License key, at which time I don't think you have to worry about
this. My GF's system uses Enterprise Edt and got the same Acticated issue,
but it didn't have a problem, and I'm guessing it's because the VL key isn't
limited to 1 system like an OEM or retail. Though I would have though my
MSDN key (good for 10 installs) would have passed as well, so maybe VL
doesn't really help.




"johnnyd777" <johnnyd777@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:41AF1FDE-A477-4D65-BDE9-0C92B5FB578C@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> This ISa big problem!! I am getting ready to migrate our systems to Vista
> in
> my office and have a big HOLD ON the project because of this 'Activated
> but
> not Genuine' problem. There needs to be an EASY fix for this....it is
> VERY
> frustrating!!!
>
> John
>
> "Richard Urban" wrote:
>[color=green]
>> I think that this is more of a problem that we realize. We are seeing the
>> tip of the iceberg I fear. There are countless thousands of Nvidia
>> motherboards out there.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Richard Urban
>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
>>
>> Quote from George Ankner:
>> If you knew as much as you think you know,
>> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
>>
>> "Francesco" <Francesco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D3629A6F-6B60-4A4F-813B-FAEDEF8B6202@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>> > Same problem to me but on Vista Ultimate OEM 32bit, yesterday I
>> > installed
>> > the
>> > new NVidia SATA controller driver and bang, Windows is activated but no
>> > more
>> > genuine...[/color]
>>
>>[/color][/color]

I am having this problem on Vista 32-bit and reinstall of all NVIDIA drivers
does not help. I still get Windows is activated, but not genuine.

HELP!!!

SS

"Dale White" wrote:
[color=blue]
> The easy fix would be not to apply the "Optional" Nvidia drivers from
> windowsupdate.com. So far, it appears the fix if you do get the problem, is
> just to re-install the Nvidia drivers if need be.
>
> If you are migrating in an office enviroment, then You're probably using a
> Volume License key, at which time I don't think you have to worry about
> this. My GF's system uses Enterprise Edt and got the same Acticated issue,
> but it didn't have a problem, and I'm guessing it's because the VL key isn't
> limited to 1 system like an OEM or retail. Though I would have though my
> MSDN key (good for 10 installs) would have passed as well, so maybe VL
> doesn't really help.
>
>
>
>
> "johnnyd777" <johnnyd777@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:41AF1FDE-A477-4D65-BDE9-0C92B5FB578C@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> > This ISa big problem!! I am getting ready to migrate our systems to Vista
> > in
> > my office and have a big HOLD ON the project because of this 'Activated
> > but
> > not Genuine' problem. There needs to be an EASY fix for this....it is
> > VERY
> > frustrating!!!
> >
> > John
> >
> > "Richard Urban" wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> >> I think that this is more of a problem that we realize. We are seeing the
> >> tip of the iceberg I fear. There are countless thousands of Nvidia
> >> motherboards out there.
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Richard Urban
> >> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> >> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> >>
> >> Quote from George Ankner:
> >> If you knew as much as you think you know,
> >> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!
> >>
> >> "Francesco" <Francesco@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D3629A6F-6B60-4A4F-813B-FAEDEF8B6202@microsoft.com...
> >> > Same problem to me but on Vista Ultimate OEM 32bit, yesterday I
> >> > installed
> >> > the
> >> > new NVidia SATA controller driver and bang, Windows is activated but no
> >> > more
> >> > genuine...
> >>
> >>[/color][/color]
>
>
>[/color]

Well here's what I did:

Uninstalled all the NVIDIA drivers (including video) -> did not help
Reinstalled WHQL versions of above.

Opened a command prompt: slui 4

Did telephone activation -> failed using unattended method -> transferred to
actual person

Activation successful with actual person from MS

Went to download.microsoft.com.

Downloaded DirectX setup (anything that requires WGA validation will do)

WGA validation passed, so download works.

Rebooted.

"Windows is Not Genuine" errors FINALLY went away.

SS

"Dale M. White" wrote:
[color=blue]
> Is there any bug(s) floating around with the Activation\WGA right now ?
>
> I've got the MSDN version of Vista32 and Vista64 installed (on the same PC),
> I used it on Monday and all was well) Booted to it today and it tells me I'm
> not genuine. When I try to go through the process of activating (as
> suggested) it says it's already activated, but then goes back to not being
> Genuine. I get in a loop of sorts, as the web links I follow tells me I need
> to activate first.
>
> I called the 800 MS support number, but that was for activating, which I
> don't get the option to do, so the fellow sent me to MS tech support, since
> it's saying it's already activated and has been so for a few months.
>
> Before I spend a lot of energy on this, I thought I would peak in and see if
> anyone else is having oddness with the Validation process today. If so, I'll
> just boot back to XP and try again later this week
>
> Oddly enough, the Vista 32 install (which uses the same product key)
> Validates just fine. Also odd, is on the V64 machine I have office 2003
> installed, which is uses our Corporate VL license and under Vista 64 it
> tells me that License as been revoked, but again, it passes fine on Vista 32
> and XP.
>
> I tried the obvious of telling Vista, I wanted to re-enter my Product key,
> which works (or is accepted) but still no validation. Is there a way to make
> windows un-activated, so I can go through the full activate process and
> hopefully get this going again
>
> Thanks
>
>[/color]