Can't activate Windows 7

I installed Windows 7 Pro 64bit via Boot Camp, with a genuine product key (I got a copy free through a student programme at Uni).
Everything has worked fine for months, but a few days ago Windows started trying to activate again, and now it can't, saying error "0xC004c020 - The activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit".
As far as I can see this is effectively telling me this copy of Windows/product ID has been activated too many times - problem is, I've only ever reinstalled once, after Apple had to replace the HD in my MBP under warranty.
It's definitely a genuine product ID, and it's tied to my .ac.uk email address - it's not as if anyone else has the same ID, and I haven't shared it with anyone.
How many times SHOULD I be able to activate Windows? It's not my fault if I have to reinstall <x> amount of times due to faulty hardware, surely?
The only thing I can think that may affect it is that in OS X I run VMWare Fusion, and sometimes use that to boot my Boot Camp partition as a virtual machine, but I'm not sure why that would cause activation issues? Remember my problem here is not that I couldn't activate at all, it's specifically that Windows thinks I've activated too many times.
Thanks a lot.

Unlimited unless the motherboard is changed, possibly.
There have been problems once in awhile with the servers.
Also, EDU copies had to be burned at 2x if using Apple DU to burn, or use a PC, or purchase physical media for $15 extra.
Maybe that has something to do with it. Or the school is at fault.
Windows 7 SP1 does impose stricter conditions. Have you asked or sought help with VMware? The MS EULA and using a single activation for both physical install and VM has always been or seemed 'iffy.'
Maybe an update to Fusion Tools?

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Hello Craig. Welcome to the TechNet Online Concierge. How may I assist you today?
Ethan: at 10:07:56
Excuse me, Craig, are you there?
Craig Stenton: at 10:08:01
Hi Ethan. I believe I spoke to you yesterday. I have a retail boxed version of Vista that has been unused that I'd like to use, but it only includes media for 32 bit and I am trying to obtain the media for 64 bit. I was given a link to download the software,
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Thanks for your inquiry. In that case, you may claim a product key from the downloading page by clicking the "Product Keys" button.
Ethan: at 10:10:06
Or do you still want to use that product key?
Craig Stenton: at 10:11:07
That's ok if I can legally do that. The software will not be used by me and so I'm not sure the technet license should be used by another. I'm ok with it because I know that I have got a license for Vista. Is that ok legally?
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Also, now that Microsoft is finishing the technet program, what happens to the license keys? Will they become invalid at some point in time?
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Craig Stenton: at 10:16:08
So how does that relate to this enquiry? If I use the technet license and then my subscription expires then I can no-longer use the technet product key. Is it ok to continue to use it in place of the one with the boxed product? If it will work technically,
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In this case, I'd like to check your product key for you. Could you please send the key to [email protected] with "To Ethan" included in the subject so that I could know the issue better? Thanks.
Ethan: at 10:20:45
I mean I'd like to check why the key can't activate your media so that I could tell you if there is any other solutions.
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My media only seems to install 32 bit but the license covers 32 bit and 64 bit. I need 64 bit media.
Craig Stenton: at 10:22:46
My product key doesn't work with the 64 bit media that I have downloaded from technet.
Ethan: at 10:23:38
Excuse me, you mean your product key is a 32 bit key, right?
Craig Stenton: at 10:24:22
I have a product key and just want 64 bit software to work with it. I want it to be legally correct but to a point, in my mind, it shouldn't matter if the software has to use a different product key to replace mine.
Ethan: at 10:26:43
Please note that product key and installation media must match with each other. Do you need me to check the type of your product key for you at this moment?
Craig Stenton: at 10:27:07
There is nothing on the box to say that it is 32 bit only. It does say "includes 32 bit dvd and information on obtaining 64 bit dvd", which does suggest that the product key is for 32 bit and 64 bit. there isn't any information to obtain 64 bit media
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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.
Ethan: at 10:31:25
Please click “Windows store support” on the bottom of the following to submit a support ticket for assistance:
Ethan: at 10:31:25
https://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/windevcenter
Craig Stenton: at 10:32:46
Link just takes me to a page that says "We can't find any MSDN Subscriptions that are linked to your current Microsoft Account. If you have your subscription details (Subscriber ID or Benefit Access Number, name, and email) then you can activate your account
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Sorry, one more moment please.
Ethan: at 10:36:52
Still checking, one more moment please.
Craig Stenton: at 10:42:56
ok
Ethan: at 10:43:27
Sorry for the delay.
Ethan: at 10:43:27
Microsoft Store Hours of Operation:
Ethan: at 10:43:27
08:00-20:00 (GMT), Monday - Friday + 09:00-18:00 (GMT), Saturday
Ethan: at 10:43:27
Microsoft Store Sales and Customer Support.
Ethan: at 10:43:27
One of our representatives can process the order over the phone for you:
Ethan: at 10:43:27
0800 026 0329
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By the way, may I know where did you get this product key?
Craig Stenton: at 10:45:28
But surely I can just download the 64bit software? I don't want to have to wait for a disk to be delivered and I don't expect to have to pay for it if it's available on download.
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The product key is on the Vista Business box. I can provide a photo if you wish
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Sorry, I mean could you please tell me where did you get your retail boxed version of Vista
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Oh, sorry. I can't be certain. Possibly PC World - I used them quite a lot at that time.
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I didn't buy it off ebay or other dubious sources if that is the purpose of your query. If I look back through our accounts I will be able to determine where it was purchased but that is a big task.
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I just double checked it for you, Windows Vista product keys should work for both 36 bit and 65 bit versions.
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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 saw that but I know what you meant ;-> so, now that we know that my product key is valid for 64 bit, how do I download the 64bit media? It must be available.
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Just to confirm, your product key is for Windows Vista Business, right?
Craig Stenton: at 10:58:50
Yes, that is correct
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Could you please tell me if you have used before? Also please give me more information about activating the media downloaded from our TechNet site.
Ethan: at 11:02:55
**Could you please tell me if you have used the key before? Also please give me more information about activating the media downloaded from our TechNet site.
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Sorry, I just noticed that you said the key is unused. Then could you please tell me the error message when you activate with the key?
Craig Stenton: at 11:04:52
TBH, I'm not even sure I ever used it, but if I did, it wasn't for long. I purchased it so that I could support a couple of users with new Vista laptops but then downgraded them to XP due to problems (then) with Vista.
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Ethan: at 11:09:17
Excuse me, Craig, are you still there?
Craig Stenton: at 11:11:10
yES, i AM STILL HERE. jUST SENDING THE EMAIL
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Sorry, caps on for typing the product key in my email to you.
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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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It will only be used on one machine.
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Are you still there Ethan?
Ethan: at 11:43:46
Sorry, I was taking to another customer online.
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Ethan: at 11:47:34
Excuse me, Craig, are you still with me?
Craig Stenton: at 11:47:41
Yes I am
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Do you mean the file that I downloaded from technet?
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Yes, you are correct.
Craig Stenton: at 11:48:40
en_windows_vista_x64_dvd_x12-40712.iso
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OK, so can you help me with that please?
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It seems that I have the correct media, and my product key is valid so there shouldn't be any problems
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In that case you may call your regional Activation Center for further assistance. Please give me a moment to locate the contact information of the Activation Center in the UK.
Ethan: at 11:58:25
Thanks for your waiting. You may refer to the following KB article to learn how to contact Microsoft Product Activation Center for your region:
Ethan: at 11:58:25
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929
Ethan: at 11:58:25
(Or you may enter “SLUI 4” in “Run” to check out the number of every region in the world)
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Excuse me, have you received my above messages, Craig?
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Yes I have
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Craig Stenton: at 12:02:59
yes
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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.
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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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Ethan: at 12:21:03
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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.

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S.Sengupta, Windows Entertainment and Connected Home MVP

HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC: Can't Activate Windows 8 Pro after a Factory Reset (Hard Disc reformatted).

Hello:
I had to perform a drastic cleanup of the C-drive of my ENVY 17 Notebook and did a Factory Reset. I was able to reload Windows 8 Pro from my recovery USB drive.
However, Windows 8 Pro cannot be reactivated stating that the Product Key is Invalid or Blocked. I understand this is caused by having the OS drive formatted and completely cleaned.
My questions are:
Will the HP Recovery Disks (which is available for ordering) be able to help solve the above situation?
Will it allow me to reactivate my Windows 8 Pro?
Will the HP Recovery Disks/media contain or marked with the proper Windows Product Key?
Thanks,
Rico.
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