If this method worked, you are finished. If this method did not work for you, go to method G. If you were directed to this method, you have the correct product key, but you have to try entering it again to reactivate Windows. To do this, follow these steps:. Note Use your original product key. If you were directed to this method, your product key may not be compatible with your version of Windows.
For example, if you have a bit version of Windows, and you purchased a bit upgrade of Windows, the new product key will not work with your current version of Windows. You can only upgrade a bit version of Windows to another bit version of Windows.
To complete this method, follow these steps:. Determine whether you have a bit or bit version of Windows. Click Start , type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
For a bit version operating system: bit Operating System appears for the System type under System. See the product packaging to determine which version of Windows the product key is intended for bit or bit. For more information about all compatible upgrade options for Windows Vista, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. To obtain a compatible version, follow these steps:. Contact the software manufacturer of the antivirus software or of the DRM software to obtain a version that is compatible with Windows.
For more information about this issue in Windows Vista, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. Click Start , and then click Help and Support. In the list of topics, click Troubleshoot network and Internet connection problems. Click Start , and then click Computer. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
Click Use the automated phone system , and then follow the instructions that are provided. For more information about the "activation period has expired" error message, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Google Play.
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Desktop Enhancements. Networking Software. Trending from CNET. Visit Site. Clicking on the Download Now Visit Site button above will open a connection to a third-party site. Full Specifications. I had to dump my oh-so-wonderful and freshly-installed Windows 7 bit OS and install the not-quite-so-wonderful Windows 7 bit OS.
They still work. Thus, it was a time-consuming hassle to upgrade from Windows XP bit to Windows 7 bit and then downgrade to Windows 7 bit.
And now Windows 8 8. Microsoft's current web pages say to contact the manufacturer i. Once again, it looks like Microsoft and Sharp aim to support just new equipment and new software.
If I upgrade to Windows 8 bit? Or, am I stuck with Windows 7 bit? You can install the device using compatibility mode, this will help you install a printer using Windows 7 compatible driver.
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