Formatted and Windows saying not genuine key

terry5880

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Hi all just reformatted my girlfriends laptop with proper disc to same os thats on windows sticker on bottom then input key and it says not valid key ... help please
 
Write down everything that's on the sticker (or take a pic). Blur out the key!

Write down exactly what Windows your installed.

You dun goofed somewhere in there. :)
 
A common trap. Using a retail install to repair an original OEM version is done all the time by repair shops. It does involve a new activation key, and applying to MS will give you one. Try the automatic website activation first, and if that refuses, phone a human and explain what you did.
 
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