windows acitvation problems

From: Twoshack (Twoshack_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/31/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:21:01 -0700

Hi....After having our computer "restored" we were asked to activate
windows....Typed in the same product key that is on the side of the computer
(the authenticy sticker w/ the product number) and the computer wouldn't
take it - called the telephone number - no help! Even went back to the store
that "restored" the computer and they couldn't get it activated...Major
annoyance. Microsoft recoginizes that the number has been used before so it
won't allow us to "re-activate". Any suggestions on how to get around it?
Microsofts answer was to BUY ANOTHER LISCENSE! Not likely...Please advise.
Thanks!!!