your description is a vista nightmare....

gesh!!! You could solve it because you know plenty.. but what about the non
technical folk??


"Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
news:%23bkh2kVmHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
>
> This is actually a bug with the new drivers (May 12th) and seems to be
> limited to updating the sata drivers for Nforce based boards using the
> Silicon Image chipset for the Sata.
>
> In my case, Windows still reported has being activated, but was reporting
> not being Genuine. I went round and round trying to get it re-activated,
> but I couldn't de-activate it to re-activate it. When I tried to pass the
> Geniune test, it would tell me I need to Activate windows First. I finally
> found a way to deactivte my install., I just added another Gig of ram and
> I got the activation option. I re-activated Windows, it says it was happy,
> but still reported my version has not being Genuine.
>
> The fix was to reload the Nvidia Nforce drivers (version 15.00) from the
> [url]www.Nvidia.com[/url] website
>
>
>
> "Oliver Gunnell" <Gunnell@bulldoghome.com> wrote in message
> news:%23bwQb9TmHHA.4188@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> Been using Visa home premium X64 for about a month now,
>> I have a genuine oem version I bought from the store
>>
>> I activated it online on the first day of use, then today a window
>> pops up telling me that it's no longer valid due to a "Hardware Change"
>> thing is I havent made one, been installing all windows updates as usual
>> but I have never touched any hardware since the time of install
>>
>> The only thing I can think of, there was a update for my motherboard
>> (Nforce4) SATA controller
>> on windows update, can it be that vista now thinks it's a diffrent
>> motherboard??
>>
>> Help I only have two days it's says to activate vista
>>
>> Regards
>> Oliver
>>
>>[/color]
>[/color]

I will agree that in this case, Microsoft didn't do a very good job of
testing that update before releasing it. That or it's a rare bug that only a
small percentage of people are getting.

Since MVP Richard Urban can reproduce the problem at will, hopefully a
update or other fix will be made, assuming he can get Microsoft to pay
attention.

The re-activation part I don't have a problem with, The part where it tells
me it's already activated, but not Genuine is annoying and I do have a
problem with it. In my case, the Activation phone support couldn't help me,
as they were telling me to go to an option that didn't exist.

"Tiberius" <James@tiberius.kirk> wrote in message
news:eFaAjQWmHHA.4840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> your description is a vista nightmare....
>
> gesh!!! You could solve it because you know plenty.. but what about the
> non technical folk??
>
>
> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> news:%23bkh2kVmHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>>
>> This is actually a bug with the new drivers (May 12th) and seems to be
>> limited to updating the sata drivers for Nforce based boards using the
>> Silicon Image chipset for the Sata.
>>
>> In my case, Windows still reported has being activated, but was reporting
>> not being Genuine. I went round and round trying to get it re-activated,
>> but I couldn't de-activate it to re-activate it. When I tried to pass the
>> Geniune test, it would tell me I need to Activate windows First. I
>> finally found a way to deactivte my install., I just added another Gig of
>> ram and I got the activation option. I re-activated Windows, it says it
>> was happy, but still reported my version has not being Genuine.
>>
>> The fix was to reload the Nvidia Nforce drivers (version 15.00) from the
>> [url]www.Nvidia.com[/url] website
>>
>>
>>
>> "Oliver Gunnell" <Gunnell@bulldoghome.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23bwQb9TmHHA.4188@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> Been using Visa home premium X64 for about a month now,
>>> I have a genuine oem version I bought from the store
>>>
>>> I activated it online on the first day of use, then today a window
>>> pops up telling me that it's no longer valid due to a "Hardware Change"
>>> thing is I havent made one, been installing all windows updates as usual
>>> but I have never touched any hardware since the time of install
>>>
>>> The only thing I can think of, there was a update for my motherboard
>>> (Nforce4) SATA controller
>>> on windows update, can it be that vista now thinks it's a diffrent
>>> motherboard??
>>>
>>> Help I only have two days it's says to activate vista
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> Oliver
>>>
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>
>[/color]

Tiberius wrote:[color=blue]
> they outsource support
>
> that is not a bad thing since they provide jobs for 3rd world countries[/color]

But there should be a limit. IBM/lenovo was the last major OEM I could
call for support and still get connected to someone in the states. Now
with the layoffs, the last bastion of hope for tech jobs not being
outsourced is gone.

When I call HP support, I get someone in China.
[color=blue]
>
>
> "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> news:%23GyADrVmHHA.4624@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> "Tiberius" <James@tiberius.kirk> wrote in message
>> news:%23hBAA6UmHHA.2596@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
>>> I wonder how many millions of MS representatives they must have to handle
>>> all the volume of people...
>>>
>>> they need to hire a small country.. say the size of china lol
>>>[/color]
>> From the Techs I've talked to when I had the problem, it sounds like they
>> did have a country hired for it. Which I don't have so much of a problem
>> with, I just wish I could understand them a little better.[/color]
>
>[/color]



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Hi All,

After reading the messages here wasn't the update causing problems on nVidia
boards? If so nVidia have a hand in the blame as well as MS.
On outsoursing I find it amusing as I have great trouble understanding
people when I speak to them, but I think I have solved the problem for out
sourcing from China..
Hurro ris is Micrasof!
Hi, can I have an number 14 ( a tub of fried Rice)
As well as a number 7 (Some noodles in sweet and sour sauce)
Also I would like a number 27 to go with that.

Agh So you want to acrivate Vrista too ?
Yes Please
Agh so solly you have to call Micrasof India fol dat

"Dale M. White" wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> I will agree that in this case, Microsoft didn't do a very good job of
> testing that update before releasing it. That or it's a rare bug that only a
> small percentage of people are getting.
>
> Since MVP Richard Urban can reproduce the problem at will, hopefully a
> update or other fix will be made, assuming he can get Microsoft to pay
> attention.
>
> The re-activation part I don't have a problem with, The part where it tells
> me it's already activated, but not Genuine is annoying and I do have a
> problem with it. In my case, the Activation phone support couldn't help me,
> as they were telling me to go to an option that didn't exist.
>
> "Tiberius" <James@tiberius.kirk> wrote in message
> news:eFaAjQWmHHA.4840@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > your description is a vista nightmare....
> >
> > gesh!!! You could solve it because you know plenty.. but what about the
> > non technical folk??
> >
> >
> > "Dale M. White" <dale.white@NOinsightbb.NOcom> wrote in message
> > news:%23bkh2kVmHHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=darkred]
> >>
> >> This is actually a bug with the new drivers (May 12th) and seems to be
> >> limited to updating the sata drivers for Nforce based boards using the
> >> Silicon Image chipset for the Sata.
> >>
> >> In my case, Windows still reported has being activated, but was reporting
> >> not being Genuine. I went round and round trying to get it re-activated,
> >> but I couldn't de-activate it to re-activate it. When I tried to pass the
> >> Geniune test, it would tell me I need to Activate windows First. I
> >> finally found a way to deactivte my install., I just added another Gig of
> >> ram and I got the activation option. I re-activated Windows, it says it
> >> was happy, but still reported my version has not being Genuine.
> >>
> >> The fix was to reload the Nvidia Nforce drivers (version 15.00) from the
> >> [url]www.Nvidia.com[/url] website
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Oliver Gunnell" <Gunnell@bulldoghome.com> wrote in message
> >> news:%23bwQb9TmHHA.4188@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >>> Been using Visa home premium X64 for about a month now,
> >>> I have a genuine oem version I bought from the store
> >>>
> >>> I activated it online on the first day of use, then today a window
> >>> pops up telling me that it's no longer valid due to a "Hardware Change"
> >>> thing is I havent made one, been installing all windows updates as usual
> >>> but I have never touched any hardware since the time of install
> >>>
> >>> The only thing I can think of, there was a update for my motherboard
> >>> (Nforce4) SATA controller
> >>> on windows update, can it be that vista now thinks it's a diffrent
> >>> motherboard??
> >>>
> >>> Help I only have two days it's says to activate vista
> >>>
> >>> Regards
> >>> Oliver
> >>>
> >>>
> >>[/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]

It's not limited to this. I have a 680i mobo which does not have the
offending SII controller - so no driver update. But I still had to go
through the whole doing-a-phone-activation thing as this was the only thing
that removed the problem.

SS

"Dale M. White" wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> This is actually a bug with the new drivers (May 12th) and seems to be
> limited to updating the sata drivers for Nforce based boards using the
> Silicon Image chipset for the Sata.
>
> In my case, Windows still reported has being activated, but was reporting
> not being Genuine. I went round and round trying to get it re-activated, but
> I couldn't de-activate it to re-activate it. When I tried to pass the
> Geniune test, it would tell me I need to Activate windows First. I finally
> found a way to deactivte my install., I just added another Gig of ram and I
> got the activation option. I re-activated Windows, it says it was happy, but
> still reported my version has not being Genuine.
>
> The fix was to reload the Nvidia Nforce drivers (version 15.00) from the
> [url]www.Nvidia.com[/url] website
>
>
>
> "Oliver Gunnell" <Gunnell@bulldoghome.com> wrote in message
> news:%23bwQb9TmHHA.4188@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > Been using Visa home premium X64 for about a month now,
> > I have a genuine oem version I bought from the store
> >
> > I activated it online on the first day of use, then today a window
> > pops up telling me that it's no longer valid due to a "Hardware Change"
> > thing is I havent made one, been installing all windows updates as usual
> > but I have never touched any hardware since the time of install
> >
> > The only thing I can think of, there was a update for my motherboard
> > (Nforce4) SATA controller
> > on windows update, can it be that vista now thinks it's a diffrent
> > motherboard??
> >
> > Help I only have two days it's says to activate vista
> >
> > Regards
> > Oliver
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]