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Mark Ryan
5/20/2005 3:37:47 PM

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I was told that no matter how many times I activated my product onto the same
machine (My only machine that I use vs.net with) it wouldn't decrement the
maximum 10 computers I could install the program on. I have re-formatted my
computer quite a few times this year and have had to re-install vs.net also.
This time though... I get this error that states that this program has been
installed on
the maximum amount of computers that is allowed. Excuse me? I have only this
one comp that runs vs.net and I have not done anything illegal like copying
the disk or something. Does someone know why this is happening?

Re: Activating Product

Peter van der Goes
5/21/2005 11:51:09 AM

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Told by whom?
I believe the limit is being applied as intended (as you imply that you're
reinstalling the OS, the activation process *thinks* it's on a new
machine.), and that you'll need to contact Microsoft by telephone to get
your situation straightened out.

--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.

Re: Activating Product

Mark Ryan
5/22/2005 12:10:02 PM

Yes, thats about what I think is happening. Does anyone know how to get
around that? Yes I'm going to call, I was just wondering if this was a minor
problem that would require minor fixes. Where I reeceived the information
though is here

http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/faq/default.aspx#keys

under "Product keys and Activation" just to clear that up.

Re: Activating Product

timmac NO[at]SPAM online.microsoft.com
5/23/2005 12:00:00 AM

Mark,

If you email me directly, we should be able to get things started to assist
you with this issue.

Cheers,
Tim Macaulay
Microsoft Corp.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights

Re: Activating Product

Mark Ryan
5/23/2005 7:01:01 PM

Thanks for the e-mail offer,
but no need though I finally got my telephone installed into my new house
and did the activation by telephone choice and did it with their automated
system. It kicked a message saying it was unable to and gave me a customer
service person who gave me a confirmation code that worked and now I'm happy
and programming again.
Microsoft has my compliments again.
Thanks.

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