subject: Problems Associated With Windows 7 Activation [print this page] Windows 7 activation is the process of registering the operating system and making it legal. If the activation is not done within the specified time period, then some features of the operating system are disabled. Moreover, if the activation period expires then you will not be able to update your system with the recent updates from Microsoft. If you have not activated Windows 7 during the installation process, then you can do it manually as well. To activate Windows 7, open 'Windows Activation' and then click 'Click here to activate Windows now'. You might face certain problems while activating Windows 7 on your PC which hamper the smooth installation of the operating system.
The common problems associated with Windows 7 activation are:
Problems in finding product key for Windows 7 activation
Invalid product key while activating Windows 7
Error message "Product key in use on another computer" while activating Windows 7
Error message "Your activation period has expired" while activating Windows 7
Windows 7 activation error: "0xC004F061"
Problems in finding product key for Windows 7 activation
If you cannot find the product key, then look for it on the installation disc in the Windows package. If you still cannot locate it, then you might have to buy a new package. Without entering the product key you will not be able to activate Windows 7.
Invalid product key while activating Windows 7
The error "Invalid Product key" can occur if you have mistyped the product key, or the key does not match the Windows 7 version installed on your PC.
Error message "Product key in use on another computer" while activating Windows 7
This error occurs if you are trying to activate Windows 7 on more than one computer. Windows 7 cannot be activated on more computers than the number specified in the Microsoft Software License Terms. You can seek professional help to know on how many computers Windows 7 can be activated.
Error message "Your activation period has expired" while activating Windows 7
This message is displayed if the activation period of Windows 7 has expired. Every operating system comes with a timeframe by which it has to be activated failing which it cannot be loaded on a PC. So is the case with Windows 7. You need to seek professional help to troubleshoot this problem.
Windows 7 activation error: "0xC004F061"
This error occurs if you are using a product key for an upgraded version of Windows 7 and its previous version has not been installed on your PC. To install an upgraded version, you need to have Windows 7 installed on your PC. This error also occurs if teh drive is formatted before installing Windows 7.
