build 5342 activation failing

Guys now downloaded and installed the new test build but the activation fails asking for a new key to be tried.
As we only have a limited number of keys to request what is the best action to take? -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Same Thing Here -Chris
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Guys now downloaded and installed the new test build but the activation fails asking for a new key to be tried.
As we only have a limited number of keys to request what is the best action to take? -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Go to Connect - click on Downloads - then Request New Key - you have to generate one for yourself (saves Wendy a job!) - you should be able to activate then.
There's also an FAQ on Connect for issues such as this :o)
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Guys now downloaded and installed the new test build but the activation fails asking for a new key to be tried.
As we only have a limited number of keys to request what is the best action to take? -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:47:37 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:

Go to Connect - click on Downloads - then Request New Key - you have to generate one for yourself (saves Wendy a job!) - you should be able to activate then.
There's also an FAQ on Connect for issues such as this :o)

Yeah but as we can only have three keys and one was used on the prior build, one already used for this build, so if we request another that the limit gone :( -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:34:02 -0500, Chris Schone wrote:

Same Thing Here

Ended up requesting a new key :( Will try it shortly! -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Don't worry about licensing at the moment... Vista is only in beta still so you should be able to keep requesting keys again and again. If the worst comes to the worst, email the beta team. Check the beta newsgroups and search for a @microsoft.com address (it's obvious which one!), or check an email correspondance in your inbox and the email address will be there :o)
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On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:47:37 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:
Go to Connect - click on Downloads - then Request New Key - you have to generate one for yourself (saves Wendy a job!) - you should be able to activate then.
There's also an FAQ on Connect for issues such as this :o)
Yeah but as we can only have three keys and one was used on the prior build, one already used for this build, so if we request another that the limit gone :( -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:36:05 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:

Don't worry about licensing at the moment... Vista is only in beta still so you should be able to keep requesting keys again and again. If the worst comes to the worst, email the beta team. Check the beta newsgroups and search for a @microsoft.com address (it's obvious which one!), or check an email correspondance in your inbox and the email address will be there :o)

Well I requested a second key for this build and again the same problem, refuses to activate.
Only problem at the moment I can't access the beta newsgroups. I've just had to reset my password and for some reason it is not activating. But will try the usual email address :) -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Tekguru (Daron Brewood) wrote:

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:36:05 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:
Don't worry about licensing at the moment... Vista is only in beta still so you should be able to keep requesting keys again and again. If the worst comes to the worst, email the beta team. Check the beta newsgroups and search for a @microsoft.com address (it's obvious which one!), or check an email correspondance in your inbox and the email address will be there :o)
Well I requested a second key for this build and again the same problem, refuses to activate.
Only problem at the moment I can't access the beta newsgroups. I've just had to reset my password and for some reason it is not activating. But will try the usual email address :)

Same here. I've tried with two different Connect keys. (I mistakenly posted about the issue in vista.general, too.) The irritating thing is that the OS installed with the first Connect key with no problem. So why is it failing activation? I've sent in two bug reports but it would really be nice to be able to solve this issue. I was looking forward to working with this build but I'm not going to put any significant amount of effort into an OS that locks me out in 14 days.
Thanks for any help/insight you guys have.
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I'll give Wendy a ping and say you're emailing the alias - hopefully she'll be able to shed some light onto the issue... but I don't really like bridging the gap between the Beta and the Public NG's so... keep trying the beta NG's for admin stuff like key requests ;o)
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Tekguru (Daron Brewood) wrote:
On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:36:05 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:
Don't worry about licensing at the moment... Vista is only in beta still so you should be able to keep requesting keys again and again. If the worst comes to the worst, email the beta team. Check the beta newsgroups and search for a @microsoft.com address (it's obvious which one!), or check an email correspondance in your inbox and the email address will be there :o)
Well I requested a second key for this build and again the same problem, refuses to activate.
Only problem at the moment I can't access the beta newsgroups. I've just had to reset my password and for some reason it is not activating. But will try the usual email address :)
Same here. I've tried with two different Connect keys. (I mistakenly posted about the issue in vista.general, too.) The irritating thing is that the OS installed with the first Connect key with no problem. So why is it failing activation? I've sent in two bug reports but it would really be nice to be able to solve this issue. I was looking forward to working with this build but I'm not going to put any significant amount of effort into an OS that locks me out in 14 days.
Thanks for any help/insight you guys have.
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:00:28 -0800, Malke wrote:

Same here. I've tried with two different Connect keys. (I mistakenly posted about the issue in vista.general, too.) The irritating thing is that the OS installed with the first Connect key with no problem. So why is it failing activation? I've sent in two bug reports but it would really be nice to be able to solve this issue. I was looking forward to working with this build but I'm not going to put any significant amount of effort into an OS that locks me out in 14 days.

Cheers Malke, exactly the same scenario and thoughts here! I've stopped installing now and will do no more until I get activation! -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:17:09 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:

keep trying the beta NG's for admin stuff like key requests ;o)

Will do here Zack, once I can get into them, still getting permission denied :( -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

This was stated in another newsgroup. Microsoft is looking into it since it seems everyone has the same issue. But since there are 30 days, activation now is not essential. Also since it was Friday PM when this came up, the Microsoft person was unsure if this would be resolved before Monday.
Personally, I avoid activating for a few days just in case there are other issues forcing a reinstall.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"Tekguru (Daron Brewood)" wrote in message

Guys now downloaded and installed the new test build but the activation fails asking for a new key to be tried.
As we only have a limited number of keys to request what is the best action to take? -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Malke
Not a pressing issue for MS over the weekend. Working Key will be posted on Monday (On Connect with info as to where to pick up) apparently. I am stuck also and my contact at MS has verified the above.
-- Peter
Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
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Tekguru (Daron Brewood) wrote:
On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:36:05 -0000, Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor) wrote:
Don't worry about licensing at the moment... Vista is only in beta still so you should be able to keep requesting keys again and again. If the worst comes to the worst, email the beta team. Check the beta newsgroups and search for a @microsoft.com address (it's obvious which one!), or check an email correspondance in your inbox and the email address will be there :o)
Well I requested a second key for this build and again the same problem, refuses to activate.
Only problem at the moment I can't access the beta newsgroups. I've just had to reset my password and for some reason it is not activating. But will try the usual email address :)
Same here. I've tried with two different Connect keys. (I mistakenly posted about the issue in vista.general, too.) The irritating thing is that the OS installed with the first Connect key with no problem. So why is it failing activation? I've sent in two bug reports but it would really be nice to be able to solve this issue. I was looking forward to working with this build but I'm not going to put any significant amount of effort into an OS that locks me out in 14 days.
Thanks for any help/insight you guys have.
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

J J See my post to Malke
-- Peter
Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message

This was stated in another newsgroup. Microsoft is looking into it since it seems everyone has the same issue. But since there are 30 days, activation now is not essential. Also since it was Friday PM when this came up, the Microsoft person was unsure if this would be resolved before Monday.
Personally, I avoid activating for a few days just in case there are other issues forcing a reinstall.
-- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"Tekguru (Daron Brewood)" wrote in message Guys now downloaded and installed the new test build but the activation fails asking for a new key to be tried.
As we only have a limited number of keys to request what is the best action to take? -- Tekguru (Daron Brewood) MS-MVP/Mobile Devices
Webmaster: UKs largest Pocket PC Site http://www.4WinMobile.com

Peter Foldes wrote:

Malke
Not a pressing issue for MS over the weekend. Working Key will be posted on Monday (On Connect with info as to where to pick up) apparently. I am stuck also and my contact at MS has verified the above.
Thanks, Peter. Glad to know where I need to look.

Cheers,
Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User