  My PC is Inspiron 530S, OS is Windows Vista.  I bought a new hard drive, a SSD, to replace my old C drive. I'm reinstalling Windows Vista, with the original CD from Dell. Of course, I entered valid product key. But I got Windows activation error. Error code 0xC004E003. I tried to use Microsoft's automated telephone system. Worst experience ever! Doesn't work. I know this is a OEM version. But, that should work on a new hard drive, right? Or how can we upgrade? Thanks!       If your using a dell motherboard with a dell Vista disc, then you should not have to enter a product key, as the key is already written into the reinstall disc.       
My PC is Inspiron 530S, OS is Windows Vista.  I bought a new hard drive, a SSD, to replace my old C drive. I'm reinstalling Windows Vista, with the original CD from Dell. Of course, I entered valid product key. But I got Windows activation error. Error code 0xC004E003. I tried to use Microsoft's automated telephone system. Worst experience ever! Doesn't work. I know this is a OEM version. But, that should work on a new hard drive, right? Or how can we upgrade? Thanks!
New Harddrive Can't Activate Vista