Cant Find My Product Key!
Howdy, I bought a new Windows vista standard edition. I took it into a computer store to get it upgraded to vista ultima...
Tilde key unresponsive
ive been having problems with the tilde key on my Asus laptop. at first it was that it didint work at all, in games, in ...
REGISTRY KEY FOR WEB BROWSER DOWNLOAD DELETED!!
Hi all, While manually uninstalling a certain game from my Laptop running on Windows Vista, I accidentally deleted some ...
How to convert a retail product key to a VL key
We just receive some volume license keys for Windows 7 (I'd ask this on a Win 7 NG but I can't find any). Due to a dela...
Distribution of Registry key script
Hello,I am interested in a solution for distributing a registry key to my vista users that disables IPV6. My scripting ...
Windows logo key
HiI have 'Window Logo key + S' is not working -- Thanks for the time you have taken to read this and thanks for any r...
FN KEY (DISABLE)
Does anyone know how I can disable my fn key? Whenever I accidentaly press it while playing a game it show some weird J...
Combine two keystrokes into the one key?
Hello.I'm wanting to know how to remap two keystrokes into the one key. If its possible, I'd like it to work like Micros...
Downgrading vista to xp can I use the vista key??
Can someone confirm (or deny) this please. I have read a post on another forum that claims if you have a legal copy of ...
Software was lost, but I still have the product key, Can I d
I had vista installed on my computer from MSDNAA from my school, but then my computer got reformatted and I lost vista,...
left shift key launches calculator --- help
Somehow whenever I press the left shift key, it opens calculator everytime. If I press the right shift key, then the win...
How do I change a KMS key to something else?
We are running WinXP Pro at the office. I purchased upgrade licenses to Vista Business for 10 PCs. Once at the eOpen ...
Displaying license key of Vista SP1
HIIs there a command or a script in which the output is displayed only the license key, unencrypted, of Vista SP1 to inc...
Product Key Code
I am a student and when I try to work on documents I continue to get the message to enter an product key code. When I ...
Using the quotion key to change the next keystroke
When I am writing in either Outlook or Wordpad and use the " or ' key then the next letter I type is sometimes alt...
Activation Key
Hi Please can anyone help, I know I'm being cheeky but I need to check my system out. I run vista ultimate and I am now...
re-useing product key
I want to know if i can re use a product key on a diffrent computer becuse I borrowed my computer from a friend and hes ...
Tab key query
Been reading Hints n tips in the computer active magazine . One tip is the following .. and Ime quoting" Use Flip 3...
Can you take control of a key in the registry?
I'm running Vista Enterprise SP1 and am up to date with the updates. I have office 2007 installed as well.I installed ...
escape key stopped working
i hit my shift key 5 times in a row and it brought up some sort of keyboard assistance dialog yes/no question. I X'd it...
Not a "Genuine Copy", and an "Invalid Activation Key" from G
Why does the copy of Windows Vista Home Premium on my new Gateway computer show as being not a geniune copy with an inv...
registry key deletion
I've got a stubborn registry called ".tiff" and it's preventing me from repairing, deleting, and (re)installi...
Re-map numeric keys to give a tab key?
Hi guys, there used to be a zdnet keypad remapping application but I can't find it now, not that it would probably work ...
activation key problems!! help please!!
hi all, here's the problem, I ran out of space on my 40gig so I went out and bought a new 80gig sata drive, I ghosted al...
Windows Live Mail missing key components
Ok, fellows, I have downloaded and installed the Windows Live Mail, trying my best to repair the restarting problem. A...
Microsoft Word product key?
How do I get a product key for microsoft word, if there is no sticker or paper trail?...
F1 key
I want to have my F1 key to activate the mic when using Ventrilo. The mic is activated BUT the f*** Windows Help is also...
works 8 key invalid in viste
when I try to install works 8 on vista laptop I get message invalid product key ? help -- honda68...
Deleted Registry Key
I'd like to know if deleting for example the any of the default "devices" registry keys, producing the result...
Vista v.upgrade used to do a clean OS install; Product key i
Nutshell: One month ago, Geek Squad re-installed my OS by doing a clean install using a Vista Home Premium - Upgrade ve...
Retail CD key on a technet downloaded iso?
Hi. A while ago I purchased a retail copy of Vista Ultimate (pre-sp1) and more recently a technet subscription. As I te...
Registry key locator
In the Vista registry the left hand column lacks a reference to what item is being displayed in the right hand window. ...
Upgarde to Vista Ultimate from Home with new License key?
I have different problem Currently running Vista Home Premium on my HP desktop (pre-insatlled) and I purchased Vista Ul...
Product Key & OEM ID
Hello, I have inherited anything computer in my office and my knowledge is limited. Can someone explain to me about Pro...
Windows logo key + R This operation has been canceled due to
I am using MS Windows Vista Business, when I log on as a user and try to run the command prompt via the windows logo + R...
Technet Home Basic Product Key
I've got Windows vista Enterprise via my volume licensing/software assurance. Supposedly this allows me to run as many...
Genuine Ultimate Activation Key Problem
Hello,My laptop came with vista basic and a few weeks ago i got the blue screen of death problem and so i needed to repa...
Register key for SLI
Hi,I am trying to automate the enabling SLI configuration for Nvidia machine... can any one help me by tell me what is t...
Tools - missing "accept" key
When i use the tools drop down menu in windows mail and open up the various tabs the "accept" key or "Ok...
Remove Admin as the local key recovery agent?
Running Vista ultimate on a laptop, how can I remove the administrator as the key recovery agent for EFS? I want one ac...
Product key help please!
Hi, i am getting a macbook pro on monday and wanted to dual boot it with bootcamp, the problem is i do not have my vist...
Vista Activation key already used
Hi, I got a problem with a reinstall of Vista 64 Home Premium. A few days ago I tried to manually force activation of Vi...
I Lost my product key
I lost the cd that had my product key on it. I have a gateway computer that already had windows vista installed. Is the...
Is my ctrl key activating itself?
Over the past couple of weeks or so, I've noticed some strange things happening when I'm using Office or Windows mail. ...
License key for all editions of Vista SP1 64-bit
HII have a DVD of Vista SP1 with all 64-bit editions.With vLite, how to process all the editions of Vista in order to cr...
Icon for Indication of Open Registry Key Folder not working
I'm new in Vista. In WinXP, when I was in the registry, if I did a search and it found an entry value that matched it w...
Resume states requiring a bitlocker key
I am using bitlocker and wish to identify techniques to "pause" my computer which require the bitlocker key t...
does upgradeing to vista make you xp key no longed any go
i have a question what if a person upgrade to vista useing a upgrade ver of the cd--i heard that if a person does...
shortcut key to open and close preview pane?
Is there a vista shortcut key to open and close preview pane?tnx-- For tips, tricks and tutorials visit my blog below: ...
Cannot enter "Shortcut key" in LNK files
I can't enter anything in the "Shortcut key" line for LNK files. Not anywhere. I am running as Administrator ...
Re-installed Vista..Product key is invalid..M$ will not help
Hi Everyone,I just recently re-installed vista onto my brother's computer. He is not computer savvy so he asked me to do...
INFO: Key Modifiers
key Modifiers To move around the desktop toolbars, Taskbar, Notification Area and the Desktop - press Ctrl + Esc (or th...
Backspace key opens onenote
Hi, I've been struggling with this for quite a while. when ever I hit the back space, the "onenote" opens up. ...
The darn delete key and backspace keys won't work
HELP!!!! This sounds so simple but my delete key and backspace will not work unless I move the cursor manually. Nothi...
product key help
Hi, i am getting a macbook pro on monday and wanted to dual boot it with bootcamp, the problem is i do not have my vist...
Cannot Activiate Vista Product Key Number
The computer was bought few years ago with pre-installed MS XP OS from Hewlett-Packard Company and at later date it was...
Up & Down key and arrows
While reading news etc. the keys up, down, & arrow keys keep timing out. I have to left click to activate again to...
New Motherboard=Activation key error
I bought an EI system with vista from pc world in jan & registered then. I've recently had to change my motherboard,...
Creating a new key in HK-_Users fails
Vista Home Premium SP1 I want to create a new key in HK_Users. Vista will not let me. All permissions are set at FULL. ...
EFS and making private key exportable
When trying to backup my private key in Windows Vista Ultimate I can't as it states "Note: The associated private ...
Gateway: Invalid Activation Key and not Genuine copy on Vist
I have had my computer back from Gateway for about a month. I'm online and a window pops up. Microsoft tells me my new(...
unlocking registration key
With registration of a program that I got through internet I received a register key to make the use of the program pos...
ctrl key opens multiple folders
When holding my ctrl key briefly it opens two explorer windows for the location: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start ...
Highlight selected folder/key in regedit
Greetings to you all from "old" Europe, Some time ago I used a very convenient little tool which was coloring ...
Activation Key Issue
Hi all,After logging on to my computer this evening, the screen said that my activation key is invalid. I'm also getti...
Period key
I'm having problems with my laptop. It seems as if any time I try to type anything, there is a period between every let...
Could not open key:
When I uninstall or install SQL Server 2005 I got several error message:Could not open key: key name. Verify that you ha...
create a function key
The helps aren't very helpful on this. I have a HP extended PS/2 keyboard. It has 12 F keys, What I'd like to do is stic...
how long to get the product key after registering NFR vist
how long should expect to wait before I get the product key in the email after registering at the registerwindowsvistasp...
My "~" key is not working
It has come to my attention, that during certain programs/games I become un-able to use certain keys on my keyboard for...
How To Reassign a Key w/Wireless 6k Keyboard
I want to reassign the Log-Off key on my Wireless 6000 keyboard and it can't be done with the keyboard option in Control...
Can you save a Bitlocker key to a SD Card
Trying to install Bitlocker on my Dell XPS M1530. It doesn't have TPM so I plan to store the Bitlocker key on a USB devi...
i have a cd...and a product key on the bottom of my laptop
i have a windows vista home premium cd. it came with a product key but i already used that. i wanna know if i can use th...
Key Modifiers
key Modifiers To move around the desktop toolbars, Taskbar, Notification Area and the Desktop - press Ctrl + Esc (or th...
I need a product key
I bought a new laptop acer which came with microsoft word and excel installed but each time i try to open it, it always ...
backspace & delete key not working
Hope someone can help. In possession of MEDION Laptop running Vista Home Premium belonging to a friend which went &qu...
Windows Logo Key gets sticked
Hello all,Since I got my PC upgraded from Windows 2000 to Vista Enterprise, I have had a problem with the Windows Logo ...
BitLocker - how to change startup key?
I have a machine w/ TPM-less BitLocker. I'd like to change the startup key (stored on USB, of course) to something else....
Network Key (WEP/WPA Key)
Is it not posible to copy a WEP key via copy&paste? Where do I paste my WEP key in Vista?...
Vista prompting for Network Security Key where there is none
Ahoy!My -- Dothkam...
Backspace key does not repeat
I'm not sure I have right group but...My friends Toshiba/ Vista lap top "backspace" key does not repeat.You n...
Delete Key using VISTA
Ok folks here is a what sounds like a stupid question. We just picked up a new lap top and it came loaded with VISTA. ...
Installing Ultimate 64bit with Ultimate Upgrade Key
Hi there,I want to reformat my computer and install Vista Ultimate 64-bit as my operating system. I'd rather not spend ...
Lost Disc and Key
Hi,I've lost my disc and key but urgently needed a reinstall of windows. I wrote down the product ID which I thought wo...
Perc controller: strike the f1 key to continue, why?
SundayDell 1600sc win 2003, sp2We were recently given this computer. The OS was loaded.Using 2 disks in a raid 1 confi...
hot key for creating a new folder in Windows Explorer
Hi,Does everyone know the hot key for creating a new folder in Windows Explorer? The command is burried too deep in th...
Keyboard function key mapping
I have a HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7367c Desktop PC:http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?lc=en&cc=us&la...
Locking a registry key
I want to lock a registry key for windows live mail. Its just the key that stores the location on the screen of the spoo...
Mod LED key?
This morning I got some Windows updates and when I restarted it briefly said "LED key" on the taskbar for just...
May i install 64-bit vista, using my 32-bit key?
Ok, i'm aware this has been asked before, but i couldn't find a definitive answer. I have a 32-bit vista OEM disc and OE...
Can I re-install Vista on a PC (that has its own product key
I have a desktop PC with Vista Home Premium installed together with its own Vista product key but a misplaced Vista dis...
New Cheap Online Game CD-KEY, We Provides Free Games downloa
Do you needs Online Games/Software cd keys? is free Game cd-key.. Hot Games -- Age of Conan:Hyborian Adventures CD-key ...
HELP my Fn key is still on and i cant turn it off.
my Fn key in the lower left hand corner is on and causes the blue markings on the keys to show up instead of the normal...
product key invalid after a year of use...can only access In
I am suddenly getting error code 0xC004F050 that my product key is invalid. I bought my laptop in Feb. from Best Buy and...
windows logo key...gaming nightmares
is there any way to disable the windows logo key? it gets annoying when in the middle of a firefight to accidentally hi...
Product Key changed
hello I did a clean Reinstall on my Vista Basic 32 bit and removed Windows Old with disc cleanup then I noticed, the ...
License key function
HIWhat is the function that retrieves the license key that is entered during the installation of Vista SP1 Ultimate 64-b...
I lost my Vista Product Key...how do obtain a new one?
-- Phil...
How to remove all trace of SSID & Network Security Key
Having made a partial link to my LAN on a laptop with Vista Home Basic, the laptop is being given to another and despit...
How do I save my WEP Key?
I finally got my wireless NW going, but now find that I need to re-enter the WEP key (after I select the SSID) every ti...
No "Insert" key. Need keyboard short-cut
My keyboard doesn't have an "Insert" key. (As I understand that is becoming more common.)My question; Is th...
Lost Encryption Key
My system recently crashed & I had to reinstall Vista. I had data files in an encrypted folder (NTFS/EFS) on another...
rundll error while creating app path key
I found this on the web: ______________________________ SARAH'S WINDOWS TWEAK: CREATE CUSTOM APP PATHS written by Sarah ...
Re-Using a Anytime Upgrade Digital Locker Key (upgrading to
I plan to upgrade from an older PC hardware (now running Vista Ultimate) to a new platform this weekend. New motherboar...
Folder shortcut key not working properly
I assigned a shortcut key to a shortcut, but it always stop working after I restart the computer. I have to keep changin...
key ödemeleri
key ödemelerinden hala bir haber yok bilgilendirirseniz memnun oluruz tþklr iyi sabahlar antalya serikten mehmet dirlik...
Using Technet Vista Enterprise Media with Volume Licence Key
I may be a little daft in thinking this, but, can you activate Vista Enterprise installed using the Technet Media to a ...
Vista Registry open key not identified
I'm new in Vista. In WinXP, when I was in the registry, if I did a search and it found an entry value that matched it w...
Activation: product key from old HD?
I recently built a new PC, and installed a genuine copy of Vista Home Premium, then activated it. Now I have fitted a ne...
How-To receive a valid Windows 7 beta key
http://keznews.com/5232_How-To_receive_a_valid_Windows_7_beta_keyBecause of the overloaded Microsoft servers it can be h...
F9 key?
"On startup hit F9 then TAB to Memory Diagnostic tool" ???? I press F9 key at bootup and nothing...........it ...
change OEM product key to retail?
I have a Lenovo T61p with an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also have a full retail version of Vista Ultimate. Sh...
Halo 2 Key Mapping Problems!!!
:mad: I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but when I try to remap custom controls in the game settings, it...
Control Panel -> Keyboard ->Key Settings - Hardware or Softw
Is the Control Panel -> keyboard ->key Settings tab made (not) available based on Hardware? Or is there a software...
Vist activation key
HiI have a Vista machine I bought from Evesham a couple ago years ago. They have since gone bust. My Jack Russell, when ...
An Error has occurred initiating the Virtual Key Shared Cach
After updates on June 18th, we began getting the following message:"An Error has occurred initiating the Virtual Ke...
Left-hand Shift key in keyboard
I notice that this key has two types: same size of other keys or equivalent to two keys in one. The latter one is more...
Q: how to associate Windows-Logo-Key plus some English lette
Hi,Is it possible to associate Windows-Logo-key plus some English letter with some iconic shortcut, or remap "Wind...
Vista Product Key Activated on multiple machines
I'd like to understand Vista Activation better. Vista allows install and re-install on different machines, provided tha...
Activate Retail version with OEM key?
I'm having an argument on the Windows 7 forums with someone who is insisting that it is possible to install and activat...
Help! with Product Key.
Is there anyway I can verify that a Product key for Vista Ultimate has not activated before I install the software? Al...
Enter Key
In the last few days everytime I press the Enter key, Windows Media Center Opens up. Ive tried all I can think of to tr...
Install Ultimate 64bit with Dell OEM Key
Hi. I've been reading a few posts on this process but some things still seem up in the air; so I'd very much like some c...
Registration key on task bar
*Vista 64bit OM, since last microsoft upgrade the registration key shows up in task bar when booting. It doesn't stay lo...
UNKNOWN registry key
Hi.This week when I tried to install Office 2007 SP2, it would not install because of an UNKNOWN\Components\<number1...
vista 64bit with 32bit key
I am trying to use a 64bit vista install disc, with a 32bit key, it installs but wont activate.Is it because I have acti...
Asks for product key when trying to open a file
Hi,A friend has Vista and I have sent him a file of the Earth from space.He has tried to open it but he gets asked for a...
Do I need a second key?
I purchased Vista Premium with SP1 which came with both the 32 bit and 64 bit dvd's. I'm currently running the V64 vers...
Vista Product Key
My daughter has a dell laptop with Windows Vista installed by Dell. She has had the computer for 9 months. Today whi...
Product Key
i have windows vista i bought in pc world. i keep getting ask for product key this only started when i had bigger hard ...
vista ultimate activation key
hi does anyone know how to activate vista ultimate, I bought a computer from a computer fair and unknown to me it appea...
Vista Unattend Installation not excepting Product Key
Hi all, I have a Dell PC that I want to image as we will be purchasing several more of the same model. The PC comes wit...
Volume license key for 64 bit Vista?
Hi I my school has 32 bit vista volume license. Is it possible to use the same volume license keys to install 64 bit vis...
Product Key cannot be validated!!!!
I had bought an HP 2133 when I was in Bahrain. When I first started up the computer, Vista Business started installing, ...
windows vista produckt Key
i have bought a Notbook , and after 20 days it appears a small window that says that i must enter the produckt code f...
Upgrade to 64-bit cleared my Vista key
Ok, so here's my dilemma:My Vista Home Premium Upgrade product key was used on another computer. So, when I installed ...
new laptop: number 1 key is stuck
i have recently bought a Toshiba L500 (Australian model) and played for awhile and have realised the number 1 keys is ha...
Press any key to boot from cd/dvd doesnt work
So i wanted to format my pc like ive down millions of times before so i put the vista dvd in.Restart pc then the, "...
Backup to USB Key - any workarounds?
I would like to be able to setup a backup on windows vista to a usb flash drive. I know it says in the help that you ca...
Tab Key acting like Alt-Tab
Lately, when I've been trying to use the tab key, I get that Windows switch thing that supposed to happen when you alt-...
Cannot reg delete key through program and manually
i make an mistake ,when create registry key ,ie LONG iSuccess = RegCreatekeyEx(Hkey_CURRENT_USER, location, 0L,NULL,*REG...
Corrupted Product Activation Key
Today is July 21, 2008. I downloaded and installed an update from Microsoft today, which proceeded to make my computer...
Analysing the license key
HIHow do I make sure that the SetupComplete.cmd file analyzing the license key of Vista SP1 64-bit typed during the inst...
How can I get the time of the last input event (key and mous
I have done a small program in VB.NET that uses the GetLastInputInfo function to retrieve the time of the last input eve...
Lost Windows Vista Product Key Recovery
Use INNOBATE Product key to recover your Windows Vista product key if the machine is still Winodws Vista.This product wi...
Explorer - Selecting Files using CTRL key
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 with 4gb memory,When inside explorer, I can select continuous files by selecting the firs...
Getting the default license key
HIIn Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit (six edition), how do I get the default license key (not the activation code) which has b...
Not being prompted for encryption key
Dell XPS M1530, Vista Home, Linksys WRT54GS.For the past 2 years I have had my XP desktop and my XP notebook connected w...
Key-code
Hallo, mir fehlt der key-Code für Microsoft Office. Könnten Sie mir bitte diesen Produkt key zusenden. Wenn Sie dazu wei...
install with vista cd a, use licence key from vista cd b
Hi all,I have access to to windows vista versions through the MSDN academic alliance (free microsoft stuff, woo!) anyway...
key board
HI I am getting a French E' where my ? mark is in Outlook. How do I get back my ? mark.Thanks...