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No problem on Saturday afternoon

No, it was not fixed as I got the stupid validation prompt today, 8/26/07, when treid to boot up. The real annoying thing was that the product key was not recognized when I typed it in, then the numbers on the phone activation screen were incorrect so I got redirected to an agent. He only had to validate the first 6 numbers on the screen and asked if my software came with the PC and weather or not I was using it on multiple PC. Took about a total of 6 minutes, so was quick--it is still annoying I would have to go thru this crap with a legit copy, and will probably have to repeat on all 3 computers we are running at home{all OS came with each PC when purchased seperately}.

reply to rdmiller
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reply to Dolgan
Microsoft phone calling has always sucked for me..

As someone who does not know the most advanced or even mid level program repair fixes, in the past it was just easier too reformat and get it running again with a fresh install. I had the time so it wasn't like I had something better too do.

However, while it was ten times nicer talking too english speaking reps, they where almost always rude, with a 'WHY are you re-installing this AGAIN?' type attitude that I remember one lady had. Think Lunch Lady Doris on the simpsons only meaner mannered. Now with the call centers overseas, they are nicer, but I STILL get strange reactions from them sometimes, and occasionally I just can't understand what they are saying with the thick accent.

Maybe someone can start a news campaign or phone campaign with angry users threatening too switch too Apple or something and that will get their attention. As someone else stated, I should not have too 'call in' each time I replace a CPU or motherboard. Although I would much rather buy a new copy of Windows than call tech support.