How To re-activate Windows or Change Product Key
Thursday, October 29, 2009

If for some reason you need to update your Windows product key in Vista, XP or Windows 7, it can be done. This is usually needed in Windows XP if a problem occurs with Windows Genuine Advantage notifications.

Microsoft has a PKU (Product Key Update) tool available here:
http://tinyurl.com/ykgnvw9

Once the tool is run, Windows will re-activate once you have rebooted.

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Solution for Vista not showing DVD or CD drive
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Problem: Windows Vista is not showing your DVD / CD drive and there is an error in Device Manager.

Cause: Unknown. We've seen this on a handful of machines. On some occasions, it even reoccurs in 6-12mos.

Solution:
1. Use REGEDIT and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
2. Delete UpperFilters
3. Delete LowerFilters (if present)
4. Reboot

This will usually fix the problem.

Reference: Microsoft KB article 314060

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Windows 7 Release Date
Monday, August 31, 2009

We've been being asked this a lot lately- when will Windows 7 be released?

From MS's site:
Windows 7 will become generally available on Oct. 22, 2009... ...The actual start date for the program will be announced when it is ready for consumers, and partners are ready to provide details to customers.

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta
Saturday, August 08, 2009

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta is available here:

http://tinyurl.com/mnmj8u

The MS site reads: "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC to see if it's ready for Windows 7, and tells you about any known compatibility issues."

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