"Your [Windows] activation period has expired. You must activate Windows."
Today I received a refurbished P755-S5385 from Amazon.com Warehouse Deals. I turned on the computer per the instructions, and very carefully typed in the Windows product key from the "Windows 7 Home Premium Refurbished PCs" sticker on the bottom of the laptop. I then got the above error that the activation period had expired. I'm not sure what this means. What activation period. I'm sure at least several companies sell refurbished Toshibas. Does anyone (here or at Toshiba) know what to do? Thanks. -Paul
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Satellite P755-S5385
1) In the Start/Search box type this.
slui 4
2) Press the Enter key.
3) Select your Country from the list.
4) Choose the Phone Activation option by calling the number.
5) Stay on the phone (do not select or press any options) and simply wait for a person to help you with activation.
6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.
How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
-Jerry
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Hello Ady,
Thanks for your post!
This issue may be a little complex and require some steps to troubleshoot:
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2. Temporarily disable all the firewalls and anti-virus applications, then check the issue again.
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;932045
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More details about his issue are preferred. Thanks!
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