Activation Key been activated too many times.

[Layne.]

Hey fellas,

got a new system.. only problem is i am unable to install FSX because i've installed it to too many computers or something (i have had it since release which was a long time ago)..
Was wondering if there is a way around it or not.. and whether just giving microsoft and e-mail concerning it
(with photo evidence of the machines it has been installed on aswell as the FSX product key/hard copy)

[U4EA]

As one that has really messed up FSX/Accel to the point of un/reinstalling more than quite a few times, I suspect that if you use the disks and accomplish a total uninstall of any and all previous install(s), then reactivations are less problematic.

I'm up to about 8 or 9 un/reinstalls, albeit on the same PC, and have had zero (re)activation difficulty.

BUT! That could be due to the same PC, IP addy, etc.

Methinks at this point a couple little thingies at MS are "thinking", 'Oh crap! It's this doofus again!'  

And giving me a pass.

[Layne.]

haha well i moved houses so i've got a new IP, but this has been installed on more than one (OF MY OWN) computers.

[alrot]

:-/ you know how MS is , 1 copy for 1 computer only ,just try not to tell them you got it installed in three or two computers that belong to you, tell them you just change your computer

[albatros]

keep trying...eventually you will get the activation.

[Fr. Bill]

Simply call MS (use your local country's phone number!) toll-free and ask to have your activation count reset...

It really takes less than five minutes!

[Layne.]

Yeah i might try that...
I absolutely HATE calling businesses on the phone haha
I was trying to avoid that route.

[expat]

Simply call MS (use your local country's phone number!) toll-free and ask to have your activation count reset...

It really takes less than five minutes!

Done this myself, it is no biggy. Ring up the help line. If memory serves they give you a link to download a small patch, though it is several years since I had to do it.

Matt