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  1. May 8th, 2013, 01:56 AM #1
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    Upgrade to Memory requires re-activation of Windows

    Strange issue.

    My LapTop (Vista Professional) has 2 X 512 Mb Memory sticks. I replaced one of them with a 2Gb stick. On re-starting Windows it is now asking me to activate Windows. When I do, it says that activation has failed because the product key is in use, also, Windows Security Essentials tells me that I've failed the 'Genuine Windows Test' and will close in 30 days.

    If I remove the 2Gb stick and put the old 512Mb back in I don't get the messages.

    I have the original CD and Product Key (and they are both genuine)

    Any ideas ?
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  2. May 8th, 2013, 02:02 AM #2
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    Re: Upgrade to Memory requires re-activation of Windows

    Not sure if this would help?

    Edit:

    I also read this which, might work.

    Quote Originally Posted by theabovelink
    For hardcore system enthusiasts, keeping a ghosted, activated copy of Vista with no drivers could be a good way of being able to swap around components and machines with the minimum amount of hassle.
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  3. May 10th, 2013, 02:09 PM #3
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    Re: Upgrade to Memory requires re-activation of Windows

    all you have to do is call the activation hotline.
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  4. May 13th, 2013, 11:55 AM #4
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    Re: Upgrade to Memory requires re-activation of Windows

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Orwell View Post
    all you have to do is call the activation hotline.
    Yeah, I'd suggest the same thing... It takes only few minutes.
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