I can't activate windows 8.1 pre-instal​led on my Toshiba E45-B4200 after BIOS Update

I bought Toshiba laptop Model E45-B4200, at first time I could activate windows 8.1 like a charm.
Few months later Windows 8.1 has crashed, so I did clean install of pre-installed windows, no problem so far. Toshiba Application installer app has downloaded BIOS update, so I ran it.
I tried to activate windows after BIOS update, but it didn`t work. No error message, but Change PC settings window just got minimized every time that I tried to click on Activate Windows option. I thought that I did some mistake, so I repeated windows reinstallation, and same problem occurred again.
Now I can`t update Windows, Office 2013, and so on. 
I`ve tried SLUI 4 command to force activation by phone, but it didn`t work as well.
I read on MS blogs that windows 8.1 stores product key on MSDM table, windows should be activated normally. Now I got no options now, can you help me?

It shouldn't need to be activated it. Everything should be automatic. Because it's asking you, that's already indicative of a problem. You might want to call customer support.
- Peter

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    Thanks for your information. In this case, I'd suggest you to contact our Windows Store support to see if they could provide you the retail installation media for you.
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    Sorry, one more moment please.
    Ethan: at 10:36:52
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    One of our representatives can process the order over the phone for you:
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    **Windows Vista product keys should work for both 36 bit and 64 bit versions. Sorry for my typo.
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    I have sent the email to you. I have included photos of the product key and the message.
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    Ethan: at 11:31:44
    Thanks for your waiting. I have checked it for you, your product key is valid.
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    OK, but it doesn't work with the software downloaded from technet so what do we do about it?
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    But I'm afraid it can be only used on one machine.
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    It will only be used on one machine.
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    Our tool shows that the key has been used for activation before. Is that also on the same machine?
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    If it has been activated before then it would either have been my machine, in which case it hasn't been used for a very long time, or a 32 bit version on the machine that I am trying to use it on, which would have been in the past couple of days.
    Craig Stenton: at 11:42:44
    Are you still there Ethan?
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    Sorry, I was taking to another customer online.
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    Could you please provide me the file name of your installation media?
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    Yes I am
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    Do you mean the file that I downloaded from technet?
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    Craig Stenton: at 11:48:40
    en_windows_vista_x64_dvd_x12-40712.iso
    Craig Stenton: at 11:49:12
    I understand that this is not Vista Business, which I queried in my chats yesterday and I was told that it is the same media and should be ok
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    Yes, the media contains Windows Vista and other editions. Normally, you may just claim a product key for Windows Vista Business, then you can install Windows Vista Business on your machine.
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    OK, so can you help me with that please?
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    Craig Stenton: at 12:01:54
    Yes I have
    Ethan: at 12:02:41
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    Craig Stenton: at 12:02:59
    yes
    Craig Stenton: at 12:03:12
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    Craig Stenton: at 12:05:06
    I have done what you said and when I call the number it is an automated system that requires numbers from the activation wizard. I can't ebven install thde software to be able to get to that stage. I need my product keey to be made to wotk with the downloaded
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    Ethan: at 12:07:18
    Please give me a moment to check it for you.
    Ethan: at 12:12:07
    Thanks for your waiting. Have you tried the following steps?
    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Ethan: at 12:12:07
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    Craig Stenton: at 12:13:04
    but I can't install windows! During the install I am asked for the product key and it tells me that it is not valid and so I can't proceed.
    Craig Stenton: at 12:14:16
    I can't use the usual methods of activation because I cannot get an activation code. I can't use the activation wizard. I can't call the number because it requires an activation code.
    Craig Stenton: at 12:14:35
    I am completely stuck without somebody making it work.
    Craig Stenton: at 12:16:01
    We've established that everything is correct so what is the problem?
    Ethan: at 12:18:45
    Okay, then you may post this issue on our support forums for further assistance from our support engineers. One moment please, let me locate the entrance for you.
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    But surely it isn't a support issue. It is a product key issue.
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    But your product key is valid, and the media is correct. You may post your issue on the Windows Vista Activation forum to see if our support engineers have any solution on this issue.

    Craig Stenton: at 12:13:04
    but I can't install windows! During the install I am asked for the product key and it tells me that it is not valid and so I can't proceed.
    Craig Stenton: at 12:14:16
    I can't use the usual methods of activation because I cannot get an activation code. I can't use the activation wizard. I can't call the number because it requires an activation code.
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    I'm a bit confused with this paragraph, as you said Vista already install on your computer, why did you say Windows can't be installed?
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