activating windows

[r_j_k_p]

i have a genuine copy of windows vista home premium 64 bit puchased from scan,
but recently i keep getting a message to activate windows, after like 3 months of use with no problems.
when i type in the cd key that was given, it says the cd key is already in use and it gives me options on what to do such as buy another one? or activate via phone.

could you please advise on what to do.
many thanks

[SiM]

Have you tried activating it via phone?

[ifyouknowme]

just activiate by phone they wont argue and will tell u how to fix it and its free

[r_j_k_p]

not yet, as i didnt wna waste time and money for windows when it is there problem...
but i will if i have to.

just thought i would get other suggestions first

[Rishi]

Give MS a ring, either its a OS fault or some scoundrel might have nabbed your cd key (very rare for this to happen).

[r_j_k_p]

just activiate by phone they wont argue and will tell u how to fix it and its free

ooh i like free

[Rishi]

Here is the FREEPHONE number(s)

0800 0188354

0800 0188364

No point paying for it

[r_j_k_p]

grazi

[DecomposingStar]

search for SLUI 4 on your PC. I had to put a shortcut on my desktop because i had to activate so many times. It seems you have to activate when you overclock or modify your system in any way. But the phone calls are quick and easy, and the employee's are usually bored of talking to people, so it takes 2 minutes.