//:: Unable to activate after upgrade

TECH TALK!

"Why can't I activate my Windows 7 after upgrading my system (Windows Anytime Uprade)"

Note: "WAU key cannot be activated twice" - You can not use 1 Product Key for 2 or more computers.

1.) Open an elevated command prompt - START >> on the search bar type "cmd" >> right click on the cmd icon that will display above the search bar and select "Run as Administrator"

2.) On the command window (Black Screen) - Run "slmgr -upk" and wait for the confirmation

3.) On the command window (Black Screen) - Run "slmgr -ipk [type your new Windows Anytime Upgrade product key]" and wait for the confirmation

4.) On the command window (Black Screen) - Run "slmgr -rilc" and wait for confirmation

5.) Reboot the system

6.) Activate copy of Windows (Online first) - If you get an error code "0x80072EE2", then proceed with step 7.

7.) Use the automated phone activation system to activate your copy of Windows.

Possible Scenario: You have 2 computers both with Windows 7 Home Premium(Can be starter). You purchased a Windows Anytime Upgrade Product Key to upgrade your Home Premium to Professional (can also be Ultimate). You upgraded one computer and have successfully activated it as well. You then decide to try to upgrade the other computer ... You will be able to upgrade the system but you will have a problem activating copy of Windows... and soo... you decided to purchase another Windows Anytime Upgrade Key to upgrade and activate your copy of Windows.

Note: Please try to check your system properties first and try to see if your Windows has been fully upgraded to determine the correct product to purchase.

Windows 7 Windows Anytime Upgrade, WAU, Windows Activation, Microsoft, Upgrading Windows, Windows Edition //TAGS