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Posted by: superbunnie
I need help with activating windows. As you know, I have built my PC. What you may not know is that I re-used the HDD from my old computer that has W8 on it. To my surprise, it asked me to activate windows when I first booted up. So I punched in the key and it says that it's invalid because it has exceeded it's activation limit which is apparently a single activation. Do I have to buy a new copy? I tried calling microsoft but the only support they offer is some bull-blam!- automated service.
Torrent Windows 7.

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Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Posted by: Exiled EagIe
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Posted by: Exiled EagIe
My mouse won't move, it powers on, but nothing moves on screen. It was working fine last night.
What mouse do you have?
This one. It works fine in the BIOS and safe mode, but as soon as Windows starts loading up, the mouse shuts off. I tried a different mouse too, didn't work.
Update your USB drivers.
How?
Just google " *motherboard* drivers " And install the USB ones.

  • 12.26.2012 4:12 PM PDT

Hurr


Posted by: superbunnie
I need help with activating windows. As you know, I have built my PC. What you may not know is that I re-used the HDD from my old computer that has W8 on it. To my surprise, it asked me to activate windows when I first booted up. So I punched in the key and it says that it's invalid because it has exceeded it's activation limit which is apparently a single activation. Do I have to buy a new copy? I tried calling microsoft but the only support they offer is some bull-blam!- automated service.
Try looking for activation keys or download a Windows activation program.

And Wargamer, it could have been your case connectors. That applied to me and after some messing around, I got them working.

  • 12.26.2012 4:13 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Won't I be prompted for an activation key for that too?

  • 12.26.2012 4:13 PM PDT

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Posted by: superbunnie
Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Won't I be prompted for an activation key for that too?
If you torrent Windows, it will either remove the activation prompt or enter in a "fake" key which makes your system genuine. If you want more information about that, PM me.

If you want to use your old key, you'll need to have another go at calling Microsoft and stay on the line until you get an actual human.

  • 12.26.2012 4:21 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.

It's kind of hard to navigate the Internet when your mouse isn't working. The keyboard doesn't help. My drivers disc for my mobo is click only I think.

  • 12.26.2012 4:22 PM PDT

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Are you using the USB on the front of the case or the mobo?

  • 12.26.2012 4:25 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.

Mobo.

  • 12.26.2012 4:27 PM PDT

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Try a third mouse just in case. My Logitech and Steelseries mice always worked just fine.

  • 12.26.2012 4:28 PM PDT

Hurr

If you have a laptop and some blank CDs, you could burn the drivers onto the disc and try and tab your way through the installation.

  • 12.26.2012 4:29 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.

I don't have an third mouse. The second mouse was an old one with the green plug and that didn't work.

  • 12.26.2012 4:30 PM PDT

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Corsair 600T for $100

NZXT Phantom for $80

White Rosewill w/ MX Blues for $65 promo code EMCJHHB66.

[Edited on 12.26.2012 4:33 PM PST]

  • 12.26.2012 4:30 PM PDT
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I wonder the testicle.

Got it working.

  • 12.26.2012 4:40 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

Ugh. Finally got it done. The lady that was on the line was very helpful but GOOD GOD HER ACCENT. It made it hard at times to understand her!

  • 12.26.2012 4:56 PM PDT

I'm still kind of in disbelief with my PC now.

The old one would lag horribly on minimum settings, minimum resolution, on TF2.

Now I can max Crysis 2 in 1080p and get good framerate.

I'm loving this.

And TF2 just runs amazing now.

[Edited on 12.26.2012 5:01 PM PST]

  • 12.26.2012 5:00 PM PDT
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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
So, tomorrow, Borderlands 2 gamenight?
Yeah, I'm down for this.

  • 12.26.2012 5:05 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

Are you guys going to post game nights in the steam group?

  • 12.26.2012 5:50 PM PDT
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I like Cheese


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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
So, tomorrow, Borderlands 2 gamenight?
Yeah, I'm down for this.
I'm down too.

  • 12.26.2012 7:00 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

Looking for a mechanical keyboard with blue lighting. I want it to match my PC and mouse.

  • 12.26.2012 7:20 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

How many people can we do in one lobby?
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Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
So, tomorrow, Borderlands 2 gamenight?
Yeah, I'm down for this.
I'm down too.

  • 12.26.2012 7:22 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: superbunnie
Looking for a mechanical keyboard with blue lighting. I want it to match my PC and mouse.
This one is good, but pretty pricey http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168238160 02&Tpk=corsair%20K90

  • 12.26.2012 7:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
How many people can we do in one lobby?
Posted by: thebig100

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
So, tomorrow, Borderlands 2 gamenight?
Yeah, I'm down for this.
I'm down too.
4 People.

  • 12.26.2012 7:26 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: thebig100

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
How many people can we do in one lobby?
Posted by: thebig100

Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
So, tomorrow, Borderlands 2 gamenight?
Yeah, I'm down for this.
I'm down too.
4 People.
Looks like someone better get a spot for themselves quick!

  • 12.26.2012 7:29 PM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.


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Posted by: superbunnie
Looking for a mechanical keyboard with blue lighting. I want it to match my PC and mouse.
This one is good, but pretty pricey http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168238160 02&Tpk=corsair%20K90
I just built a PC, can't afford it :<

  • 12.26.2012 7:29 PM PDT

Xbox LIVE gamertag: Dat3lessNutella
Steam username: TopWargamer
To look up my Halo stats...search for the gamertag TopWargamer.
SAVED THREAD PAGES: 283
One does not simply get rid of TopWargamer so easily.
You know this to be true.
ALL HAIL GABEN

Aaaaaand now Windows is corrupted on my laptop.
FML

  • 12.26.2012 7:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Looks like someone better get a spot for themselves quick!
I call dibs on 1 spot!


[quote]Posted by: TopWargamer
Aaaaaand now Windows is corrupted on my laptop.
FML

How did it get corrupted?

[Edited on 12.26.2012 7:35 PM PST]

  • 12.26.2012 7:35 PM PDT