Hi me again i need to activate my windows

diazo_figero

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ok so I need to activate my windows BUT it says (complete message)

"Windows can't activate right now. Try activating Windows later. If this issue persists, contact your system administrator or technical support department for assistance.

(activate button)"

end of message. doesn't even give me a button that says "take me to customer support" or "give me details about this problem"

I have a legit version of windows and a brand new product key so why wont it activate?

(I actually got a download from a friend who downloaded the windows 8 and gave me the product key for it, it should work right?)
 

diazo_figero

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he has a small company that was bought by Microsoft so he gets a few free downloads of the newest windows operating system. I am technically an advisor so he lets me use one of his keys to get the new software. so its completely legitement its just it wont let me put In any keys or activate my windows 8 software. is there a site where I can put in my key and have Microsoft fix the problem or activate it for me??