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ZenaChrissie001

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February 21st, 2008 16:00

Wrong Product Key

Can anyone help please.  I received my new computer last week but have the wrong product key.  I have sent 5 e-mails to Dell who firstly told me to contact Microsoft.  I did, but they said it was for Dell to sort out. I am getting no response and am worried that I will not be able to use my system.

  • bacillus

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    Posted February 21st, 2008 17:00

    why do you think your key is incorrect?
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    Posted February 21st, 2008 18:00

    What product is it and where are you finding the product key?

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    Posted February 21st, 2008 18:00

    Hi, because it says so.  I had an e-mail back from Dell who told me to contact Microsoft.  Microsoft say it is for Dell to sort out.  I have checked the product several times and got a friend to as well and it is definately wrong. 

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 05:00

    Hi, the Microsoft one and its on the top of the computer, 25 digits long.  I am sure it is the right one unless someone can tell me differently.

     

    Chrissie

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 10:00

    what are you comparing that key to?

    if you've used a keyfinder in vista, you will find that the key on the installed version is different to the label on the side of your case. don't worry about it as you'll find you installed copy is activated.

    it's got to do with dell volume licence with MS.
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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 12:00

    Hello again, it is the number given on the label on the computer.  Dell have now contacted me and are sending me a new product key, hopefully this will solve the problem but I am leaving this unsolved until then

     

    Chrissie

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 13:00

    You still didn't answer the question - What product? Is it the operating system (Vista or XP) or is it another application (like Microsoft Office)?

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 14:00

    Sorry, Microsoft Office

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 15:00

    Then the Product Key for Office is NOT on the label on the computer. The Product Key for Office is on a sticker on the back of the envelope containing the Office disk(s).

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    Posted February 22nd, 2008 15:00

    Sorry but you are wrong.  It is clearly printed on the back of the CD envelope that the COA is is located on the side or bottom of the computer which mine is.  Anyway, hopefully the problem will be sorted with the new CD.  I live in hope.

    Chrissie