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I have windows 7(64) installation setup on a Boot Camp partition on my MacBook Pro 13". I also access this partition through VMware hosted by OS X (snow leopard).

Every time I switch between VMware and Boot Camp windows says that it needs to be re-activated because of hardware or driver changes.

I've tried wmware KB KB 1003426 to no avail. Edo

Thanks,

Jason

Edit,

I am using the most recent VMware and tools.

I've tried "KB 1004917" as well. No Dice.

I'm considering re-installing at this point.

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  • Are you using the latest version of VMware Fusion with the latest VMware tools?
    – fideli
    Jan 19, 2010 at 2:18
  • What about this kb article? kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/… Jan 19, 2010 at 17:39
  • Thanks for the suggestions, I actually tried 1004917 quite a while ago with the 2.5(?) version of VMware. Tried again though and it still won't work. :) Jan 19, 2010 at 22:27

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I fixed this by changing the virtual machine to use two virtual processors, which matches the actual machine.

It seems that 1 vs 2 processors was enough to trip windows activation.

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  • Also try changing the MAC address of the virtual network adapter to match your physical MAC address. Jan 14, 2013 at 17:52
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If you ring microsoft and advise them of your configuration they will provide you with another activation key for the unactivated setup either boot camp or through vmware.

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