after replacing HDD Windows7 is not "genuine" .. how to get new activation code etc

jdeecker

I have a Acer desktop Aspire M5811 that is out of warranty The hard drive failed and I replaced it. I used Acronis software to clone the old drive to the new drive. It executed fine and almost all software works .. except a number of functions in Windows 7 (like updates and copy from Internet Explorer do not .. and I get error messages stating windows 7 is not a “genuine copy” .. the current activation code is ****** Microsoft has been no help as they say “Buy” a new copy / activation key or contact Acer for help, or reinstall from original factory info and all the programs. Files data etc since the beginning. That would take a rather long time as I have many programs to do. It seems I need a new activation code from Acer and instructions how to apply it .. the computer information page states the product is activated and provides no method to change the code. I am out of warranty so Acer says go to the community forums etc .. I hope you can help or else I’m in for a long week of reinstalling.. John

 

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Tommy-Acer

Acer does not provide "new activation codes". 

You need to reinstall the operating system from the recovery media you created when you first received the system.

 

Please review this article:
Reloading your Acer Computer