Openbox - activate window demanding attention / focus stealing ?

Hi there,
I'm willing to switch to Openbox (instead of Kwin) in KDE, however I'm addicted to medium level of focus stealing prevention policy and "Activate window demanding attention" shortcut. AFAIK Openbox doesn't have multiple focus stealing policy levels, neither "activate..." ability.
Is there any way to achieve that? Some scripting, prayers, anything? I'd really like to get back to Openbox, it's so fast and snappy, but not without this feature.

Yes, is does what is says: do not give focus to new windows. If you start, for example, a terminal, then it will not become in focus unless you explicitly click in window (usability problem, but I can live with it). However it does not prevent focus stealing, any app can bring itself in focus at any time without my interaction. Steps to reproduce the problem:
Set <focusNew>no</focusNew>
Start any slow app. that requests focus when it is initialized (eg. NetBeans, OpenOffice, Matlab etc.)
Before the app. is fully started, switch to your browser window -> Quick post -> textarea (right under in this page).
Type any text for 3-10 seconds while the app in step 2 was starting. At some point the app will be initialized and will bring itself into focus forcefully, so everything you type will be sent to that app (remember, you was typing into a webrowser -> textarea).
Enjoy Matlab bitching over unknown command "rea)." OpenOffice starting automatic recovery because you hit space accepting default "Yes, start recovery". Netbeans shutting down because you hit ctrl+w to close current tab in Firefox.
Focus stealing is annoying by itself. No application has a right to bring itself in focus, except: if it is a child window of the app currently being in focus or if that app was started by the app currently in focus. In all other cases the window must stay minimized even if it is an system prompt asking for password (OK, system messages are tolerable... but not OpenOffice/Matlab or any other crappy app =\ ).

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Hi zosodk69,
Well, I think I found a possible solution to your problem by using "doF W.focusDown". The problem is that you must specify what applications will not steal focus instead of specifying the ones that will.
To achieve this, you must create a ManageHooks to put there the windows that will not steal focus. Here is an example of my ManageHooks:
-- Manage hook
myManageHook :: ManageHook
myManageHook = (composeAll . concat $
[ [resource =? r --> doIgnore | r <- myIgnores]
, [className =? c --> doShift (myWorkspaces !! 1) | c <- myWebS ]
, [className =? c --> doShift (myWorkspaces !! 4) | c <- myChatS ]
, [className =? c --> doShift (myWorkspaces !! 3) | c <- myGfxS ]
, [className =? c --> doShift (myWorkspaces !! 5) | c <- myMusicS ]
, [className =? c --> doFloat | c <- myFloatFC]
, [className =? c --> doCenterFloat | c <- myFloatCC]
, [name =? n --> doSideFloat NW | n <- myFloatSN]
, [className =? c --> doF W.focusDown | c <- myFocusDC]
, [composeOne [ isFullscreen -?> doFullFloat ]]
where
role = stringProperty "WM_WINDOW_ROLE"
name = stringProperty "WM_NAME"
myIgnores = ["desktop","desktop_window"]
myWebS = ["Chromium","Firefox"]
myGfxS = ["gimp-2.6", "Gimp-2.6", "Gimp", "gimp", "GIMP"]
myChatS = ["Pidgin", "Xchat"]
myMusicS = ["Clementine"]
myFloatFC = ["Oblogout"]
myFloatCC = ["File-roller", "zsnes", "Gcalctool"]
myFloatSN = ["Event Tester"]
myFocusDC = ["Firefox", "Chromium"]
As you can see, Firefox and Chromium (as classname) will not steal foculs becouse they are in myFocusDC managehook, which is declared as:
[className =? c --> doF W.focusDown | c <- myFocusDC]
Last edited by nnoell (2011-04-07 17:33:02)

Can't activate windows vista

I am trying to install Windows Vista Business (retail boxed) 64 bit. The box didn't include 64 bit media and so I've downloaded it from technet. The install asks for the product key but it is not accepted "your product key cannot be validated.
Review your product key and make sure that you have entered it correctly".
I have been in a chat with microsoft for 2.5 hours so far and they have referred me to this forum. I don't feel that I am getting anywhere and I am incredibly frustrated.
I enclose the contents of the chat so that you can see what has already been discussed and what steps have already been taken.
You are now chatting with 'Ethan'.
Ethan: at 10:05:35
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,
which I have done but my product key doesn't work with the software - product key cannot be validated. The software that I have is Vista Business (box)
Ethan: at 10:09:36
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?
Craig Stenton: at 10:12:01
Also, now that Microsoft is finishing the technet program, what happens to the license keys? Will they become invalid at some point in time?
Ethan: at 10:12:40
Technically, they will continue to work as usual. However, according to TechNet Licensing Terms, you must remove all TechNet products after your subscription expires. There is no perpetual use rights for any TechNet subscription.
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,
and I can prove that I have one product key (that I am not using for technical reasons) is that ok?
Ethan: at 10:18:06
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.
Craig Stenton: at 10:22:01
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
Ethan: at 10:31:25
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
to start using your subscription benefits."
Ethan: at 10:33:21
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
Ethan: at 10:44:25
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.
Craig Stenton: at 10:46:19
The product key is on the Vista Business box. I can provide a photo if you wish
Ethan: at 10:46:31
Sorry, I mean could you please tell me where did you get your retail boxed version of Vista
Craig Stenton: at 10:47:36
Oh, sorry. I can't be certain. Possibly PC World - I used them quite a lot at that time.
Craig Stenton: at 10:49:05
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.
Ethan: at 10:53:16
I just double checked it for you, Windows Vista product keys should work for both 36 bit and 65 bit versions.
Ethan: at 10:54:11
**Windows Vista product keys should work for both 36 bit and 64 bit versions. Sorry for my typo.
Craig Stenton: at 10:55:17
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.
Ethan: at 10:57:55
Just to confirm, your product key is for Windows Vista Business, right?
Craig Stenton: at 10:58:50
Yes, that is correct
Ethan: at 11:02:37
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.
Ethan: at 11:04:30
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.
Craig Stenton: at 11:06:14
The problem that I get when trying to use my product key with the download from technet is "your product key cannot be validated. Review your product key and make sure that you have entered it correctly"
Ethan: at 11:06:48
In that case, could you please send the key to [email protected] with "To Ethan" included in the subject so that I could check for you if the key is still valid?
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
Craig Stenton: at 11:11:31
Sorry, caps on for typing the product key in my email to you.
Ethan: at 11:12:02
It's okay, please take your time.
Craig Stenton: at 11:16:24
I have sent the email to you. I have included photos of the product key and the message.
Ethan: at 11:17:08
Thank you, please give me a moment to check it for you.
Craig Stenton: at 11:19:47
ok
Ethan: at 11:23:57
Still checking. Sorry for the delay.
Ethan: at 11:31:44
Thanks for your waiting. I have checked it for you, your product key is valid.
Craig Stenton: at 11:32:23
OK, but it doesn't work with the software downloaded from technet so what do we do about it?
Ethan: at 11:32:27
But I'm afraid it can be only used on one machine.
Craig Stenton: at 11:33:06
It will only be used on one machine.
Ethan: at 11:35:24
Our tool shows that the key has been used for activation before. Is that also on the same machine?
Craig Stenton: at 11:37:40
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?
Ethan: at 11:43:46
Sorry, I was taking to another customer online.
Ethan: at 11:44:54
Could you please provide me the file name of your installation media?
Ethan: at 11:47:34
Excuse me, Craig, are you still with me?
Craig Stenton: at 11:47:41
Yes I am
Craig Stenton: at 11:47:56
Do you mean the file that I downloaded from technet?
Ethan: at 11:48:09
Yes, you are correct.
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
Ethan: at 11:52:13
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.
Craig Stenton: at 11:54:14
OK, so can you help me with that please?
Craig Stenton: at 11:54:42
It seems that I have the correct media, and my product key is valid so there shouldn't be any problems
Ethan: at 11:57:21
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)
Ethan: at 12:01:04
Excuse me, have you received my above messages, Craig?
Craig Stenton: at 12:01:54
Yes I have
Ethan: at 12:02:41
Is there anything else I could do for you at this moment?
Craig Stenton: at 12:02:59
yes
Craig Stenton: at 12:03:12
just bear with me
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
media, or if it can't be made to work then I need to be supplied with a product key that will work
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
To activate Windows Vista over the telephone, follow these steps:
Ethan: at 12:12:07
1. Click the Start button, and then click Computer.
Ethan: at 12:12:07
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.
Ethan: at 12:12:07
User Access Control permission If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
Ethan: at 12:12:07
3.The Windows Activation Wizard starts.
Ethan: at 12:12:07
4.Click Use the automated telephone system in the Windows Activation Wizard.
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.
Craig Stenton: at 12:20:09
But surely it isn't a support issue. It is a product key issue.
Ethan: at 12:21:03
Windows Vista Activation
Ethan: at 12:21:03
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/home?forum=itprovistasetup&filter=alltypes&sort=lastpostdesc
Ethan: at 12:24:45
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.
Hi,
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?
According to your description with your problem, it is Product edition and key are not match. Firstly of all, we must make sure the system you installed on your computer was
Windows Vista Business, not matter 32 or 64 bit.
Note: you can check current system edtion at System Properties.
After that, you can try to input your product key and activate your system for test.
If problem still presists, it would be better to provide the activation error message.
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

Preview and TextEdit windows continuously lose focus

Preview and TextEdit windows keep losing focus.
In other words, I select the window, but them moments later it deselects itself (title and traffic light buttons grey out).
The app's menu is still visible (ie it still appears as if Preview or TextEdit is the active app).
But if I do single-app-expose, no windows appear at all and I just see a blank screen (ie as if the app doesn't have any windows open at all).
So it's almost as if the app isn't aware it even has windows open?
Anyone else have this? Any ideas for a fix?

I'm not sure of the name or if it is even accessable from system monitor. I had the same issue with the daemon relanching the app and ended up uninstalling everything until there is a fix. I believe the last update is from 2009 so it's not in active development and chances of an expedited fix aren't great. I wrote an email to axiotron the same day as my oruginal post here and have not received a response yet.
While a complete uninstall is more of a trade off than a solution it may be the only 'fix' for the time being. To uninstall you may need to run an app from within the installation dvd or disk image.
I'm not near my mac right now but will double check some things in a bit and post if I discover anything new and useful. In the mean time you can check for options within your app that may disablethe autostart feature. This doesn't exist in Quickscripts so I was forced to either uninstall or deal with the bug and not use textedit and preview.....I chose to uninstall of course.

How can I isolate what's causing my current window to lose focus?

The window I currently have open, (no matter what app I have open,) is constantly losing focus. Like it just did.... I can be in the middle of typing and the system will suddenly give me the alert notification sound for every character I enter, because the focus has gone somewhere else. I can't continue typing until I click back in the current window and return focus. I've downloaded so many "clean it" programs and removed so much stuff it's not funny. Dammit, it just did it again. I searched blogs and forums and found lots of folks with the same problem and the replies have been along the lines of removing this program or that program. It happens when people just start typing. It happens after 15 seconds; it happens when both one program and another are open at the same time. Remove Hyperspace or Adobe Air or...
I could go over everything I've done to try and fix this myself, but I'm really hoping there's someone out there who can just explain to me how to set up my machine so I can capture whatever it is that's causing this. Then with any luck I can find a fix for it somewhere.
My frustration is so high, I'm about to turn this thing off and go back to using my windoze box. UGH!

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
Note: If you’ve activated FileVault in Mac OS X 10.7 or later, then you can’t enable the Guest account. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.) Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

I need my product key to enable to activate windows vista home premium and i can't see iton certific

I need my product key to enable to activate windows vista home premium and i can't see it on Certificate of Authenticity label

Once the label is worn, you cannot get another key for free. You are better to order a recovery disc set from HP, then you dont need a key
You can order HP recovery media below, or call HP on the phone to order 1-800-474-6836
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07143&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en#N76
If HP no longer has Recovery Media for your model, order them here
http://www.computersurgeons.com/Default.aspx

I can't activate windows 8.1 pre-installed 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

Activate windows 8.1 in on multiple hard drives in the same PC

I am sure this has been answered earlier but I can't find the answer.
I have bought a new ssd and am planning to install it in my Laptop. The existing HDD has a very high capacity but has gone very slow. Is it possible to activate windows 8.1 in my SSD. If so is it possible for me to keep both activation. I am planning to
use SSD for daily use and my HDD to use when in need. Both the installations will be used in the same PC. Or if I activate windows 8.1 in my SSD would I have have to stop using HDD boot if it violates licence. I know the HDD can be used as an external drive
but I would prefer to keep windows in it as I have lots of other software installed.

Hi Mexicanking,
"If so is it possible for me to keep both activation."
I am afraid it is not possible to keep both the system activated .Just as Lead3 said ,we can only keep one installation .
We can refer to the following link to replace the hard drive (In Windows 8.1 ,we create a recovery drive and system image ):
Restoring your PC after a hard drive failure
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-HK/windows7/help/videos/restoring-your-pc-after-a-hard-drive-failure#tab=system
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How to activate Windows 8.1 on a Windows 2008 R2 KMS server when I don't have Windows 2012 R2 kms host key

I only have windows 8.1 kms host key but I can't add a client OS kms key to Windows 2008 R2 kms server. And I don't have Windows 2012 R2 license either. Is there any way I can activate Windows 8.1 using my existing kms server? Thanks.

I would like a yes no clarification answer. So does this mean that EVEN WITH THE PATCH. My Server 2012 Standard edition that currently hosts KMS VA for clients running Win7, Win 8, Office15, Server 2008, Server 2012. Will not be able to host windows 8.1?
I will have to install 8.1 and use as a host?
if you have a KMShost product key for WS2012R2, you can patch a down=level Server and be fine.
(the OP didn't renew SA or otherwise has no KMShost pkey for WS2012R2)
Don
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I'm having similar issues and have a similar question that doesn't seem to be answered:
My KMS server is Windows 2008 R2 (Also is my domain controller). I want to activate Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 machines off this KMS server. I can install the 2012 R2 key just fine but receive error 0xC004F015 (The Software Licensing Service reported
that the license is not installed) when I try to install my 8.1 KMS key.
What I'm gathering from this thread is that I have to set up a Windows 8.1 host and set it up to be a KMS server exclusively for activating Windows 8.1. Is this correct? If so, Microsoft needs to fix that. I have a SERVER for activations for a reason: it
is a server, not a client. If I am mis-understanding, how do I get my Windows 2008 R2 server to accept the Windows 8.1 KMS key for activating 8.1 clients?
Thanks!
You don't need Windows 8.1 KMS key. Your 2012 R2 KMS key will be able to activate your Windows 8.1 machines. So your current set up is fine, no need to set up another Windows 8.1 KMS host.
My problem is I don't have 2012 R2 KMS key as I didn't buy any Windows 2012 R2 license. So I can't use 2012 R2 KMS key to activate my Windows 8.1.
Oh that's interesting. I guess I need to play around more because my 8.1 test machine isn't activating. I'll start a new thread for that if needed. Sorry for the confusion.

How do I activate Windows 8 using vmware fusion on my MacBook Pro?

I have a MacBook pro and there are a few Windows programs that I need to run. So I purchased VMWARE Fusion 5 and Windows 8 pro. I installed both with no issues except now I'm being prompted to activate windows. When I go to activate it with the product key, it says that the product key is only able to be used for upgrading, but not a clean install. I'm not sure what I need to do now. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Yes as with Windows 7 if you used a Upgrade Win 7 disc it won't WANT To Activate and to get around it you do another install of Win 7 over the top of the original Win 7 install and it make it look like you are Upgrading and allows you to use an Upgrade key.
MS really screwed up with Win 8. There really isn't any FULL VERSION Windows 8 install DVDs. They are all Upgrade DVDs no matter how much you pay for it. So to do a Clean install, on real hardware or in a Virtual Machine, you have to jump through some hoops.
mclarenman500 wrote:
oh ok. thanks for clarifying that for me

How do I pre-activate windows 7 for our customers?

We are an oem system builder deploying windows 7 and 8.1 to our customers. The microsoft documentation suggests that we should be able to activate windows on their behalf as long as the machine is then sysprepped so the user is presented with the windows
welcome screen.
Here is the text from the "how sysprep works" page at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744512(v=ws.10).aspx
"Activating Windows Before Shipping to a Customer
Most customers can easily manage activation after receiving their computers. But if you prefer, you can activate the software on behalf of your customers, making it easier for them to start
using their new computers. After activation is completed, most users will not need to activate their installation again.
To activate Windows for your customer, use the unique Product Key from the certificate of authenticity (COA) label that is affixed to the specific computer, and activate the computer on
behalf of the end user. Run the sysprep /oobe command to prepare the computer for delivery to the customer."
In practice this is not working. I can activate the system in audit mode but after running sysprep /oobe /shutdown the product key is removed and the computer is no longer activated. I know
that a key can be stored in an unattend.xml file and used with sysprep but any of the solutions to do so indicate that the key should be entered in the specialize or generalize passes. Neither of these passes are processed after running sysprep /oobe /shutdown.
Sorry for the long winded post but I've been at this for a few days and I'm getting nowhere.

That should work if the answer file is used to install or if sysprep is run with /generalize. The specialize pass is not processed during oobe or on first boot.
I attempted a test with an unnattend.xml file that has the oobeSystem and specialize passes. After oobe and after the computer starts this is what the unattend file looks like:
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="oobeSystem" wasPassProcessed="true">
</settings>
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="x86" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<ProductKey>xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx</ProductKey>
</component>
</settings>
</unattend>
As you can see wasPassProcessed is set to true for the oobesystem pass but not for the specialize pass.
And of course the product key prompt is shown.

How to determine which Windows application has focus

I'm new to JAVA and new to programming. I hope someone will help me out. I'm trying to write a simple JLink program (JLink is a JAVA API for Pro|Engineer, a CAD design program). In part of this program I need to determine if Pro|E has focus. Is there some way to use JAVA to determine which actively running Windows application has focus?
I basically want my program to pause when focus changes to another program. For example: While Pro|E is active and has focus the program runs, when I select an Excel window, or Outlook, or Notepad or any other window my program will pause until focus is returned. I just need to determine which window within Windows has focus.
I hope I have explained this properly. I searched the internet for an answer but found nothing. I did come across some references to JNI, but I'm not sure what that is or how to use it.
Thank you!

I just need to determine which window within Windows has focus.No, you don't. All you need to determine is whether your application has the focus. If it doesn't, then some other application does, but it's really irrelevant which one does. All that's relevant is that your application doesn't have the focus and hence it should pause.

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