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i need help with my computer urgently

August 15, 2011 7:49:04 PM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I need urgent help my computer a home is a NC866AA Presario sr5890an DTP - HNX, and its Ethernet port wont work after i installed windows 7 ultimate from vista . i have downloaded a driver for my computer but it will not install because my version of windows 7 hasn't  been activated and it says it is not genuine because of this reason i have tried to activate it offline but it says the product key is invalid.

but all i really need is the Ethernet driver for it to work if i can get that i can get the rest to work. And i need to do online studies and i cant keep going down to my local librbary and use their computers.

so if any one could help can you help me quickly it wold mean alot to me . thanks!


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Reply #1 August 15, 2011 7:51:53 PM
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Doesn't Windows 7 allow for a 30 day trial before activation? That shouldn't be a problem unless you're at day 30.

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Reply #2 August 15, 2011 7:54:15 PM
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i am well past day thirty it is about day 80 any ideas on what i should do

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Reply #3 August 15, 2011 7:56:19 PM
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If it is valid.. Microsoft can validate it over the phone and give you a proper product key.

Perhaps the Ethernet port is not supported in Win 7.. wouldnt be the first time.

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Reply #4 August 15, 2011 7:59:41 PM
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Pop down to the store and pick up a $15 ethernet adapter?

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Reply #5 August 15, 2011 8:10:05 PM
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I bought one for 12 bucks last year.

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Reply #6 August 15, 2011 8:16:37 PM
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I have already tried that but it wont let me install the drivers because my windows 7 is notgenuine and my product key that i got was invalid

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Reply #7 August 15, 2011 8:24:59 PM
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If your windows 7 is not genuine... you need to reinstall a genuine OS... or back to the library.

Not sure what help you think can be given to you.

Goodness.

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Reply #8 August 15, 2011 8:28:27 PM
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Quoting Ahnialator,
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my product key that i got was invalid

Then you need to take it up with whoever you got it from (if it was a legitimate source), or get a new/legitimate key from somewhere more reputable.

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Reply #9 August 15, 2011 8:34:14 PM
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or get a new/legitimate key from a reputable source.

That'll be a licenced Microsoft Product Vendor ....

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Reply #10 August 15, 2011 8:34:30 PM
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Thanks ill try that

 

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Reply #11 August 15, 2011 8:58:17 PM
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There's something to be said for being from an island that started out as a penal (in this case, penis) colony.

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Reply #12 August 15, 2011 10:31:15 PM
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Headline: "Pirated Software Bricks Computer."   Anyone surprised?

Ever hear P.T. Barnum's famous quote?

Solution: 1. Low level format of your drive. 2. Go to legitimate dealer. 3. Install legitimate Windows. 4. Activate same.

 

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Reply #13 August 15, 2011 10:34:17 PM
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1:37 min. I'll never get back.

 

 

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Reply #14 August 16, 2011 11:12:25 PM
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Quoting yrag,
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There's something to be said for being from an island that started out as a penal (in this case, penis) colony.

You've been reading your history books again, haven't you?

Thing is, not everybody in Oz is descended from the penal system or penises, though I suspect a penis was partly responsible in this case.....

Anyhow, I think I'll change tack before I go put my foot in it.

As to the ethernet port not working, well there has to be something fundamentally wrong with the copy of Win 7 for it not to be.  I've done several legit installs of Win 7 and have never struck and ethernet port not working.... Win 7 has always installed the necessary drivers.  If the copy is legit, ring MS with the error info and they will fix it... or alternatively, go get a legit copy if you don't want to return to Vista.

Besides, the ethernet drivers should be on the mobo installation disk... always have been with every mobo I've had.

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Reply #15 August 16, 2011 11:48:57 PM
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Quoting starkers,
reply 14
I've done several legit installs of Win 7 and have never struck and ethernet port not working.... Win 7 has always installed the necessary drivers.

I have got the Ethernet thing not installing it was is on the 7 Ultimate 64bit that MS gave me when installing it on my gateway 7 Home Preimum 64bit other partition

but all I had to do was log off and log on to 7 Home Premium and went to intell to get it..

to OP

revert back to Vista

 try installing 7 with a fresh install no upgrade or try partitioning your HD and install it over there... then you can go back to vista look on line to find what you need... to fix your Ethernet driver..  just a thought ... may help may not....

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Reply #16 August 17, 2011 5:17:16 PM
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TYhanks guys for the help

 

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