How do I regain my bootcamp access after Fusionware?

Re-register Windows, the tools are provided for you, I really don't understand the issue.

There is only one way to resolve this, it requires 1 phone call, if you choose not to do this Windows will run for 30 days and then stop.

Your choice.

Both the Parallels and Fusion sites have explanations about licencing issues when using a Boot Camp installed Windows as the guest operating system. It is not difficult to register again and it is necessary since when running Windows in a VM causes Windows to "see" new virtual hardware. So Windows "thinks" it has been re-installed on a new computer.

This is just the way it works and it is a simple matter and only required once to re-register. No big deal.

By the way, Fusion does not "take over BootCamp". Both Parallels nd Fusion can use Boot Camp installed Windows. You do not need to re-install Windows to use it in Parallels or Fusion if you already have Windows installed using Boot Camp Assistant.

"Some of the reasons:

1. I really don't want to futz around with Windows' tools.
2. I try not to go online using Windows. Especially since changing ISPs & losing the Firewall on that side!
3. It didn't work when I TRIED to go online. I don't really want to debug Windows. That's why I run a Mac."

1. Then stop using Windows. If you didn't want to "futz around" with OSx tools you would just stop using OSx. Every OS has tools needing to be used at some point or another.

2. That is just paranoia or poor understanding of safety and using the Internet. Millions of users go online with Windows.

3. You don't have to "debug" Windows. If it did not work then you have not set up your connection correctly or do not understand how to go online. Windows "goes online" very well and it is rare that there is an issue not caused by erroneous configuration.

"I've read a little online that seems to point to Fusion being the issue."

Then go to the Fusion site and read their help and support pages. Fusion clearly explains on their site, As does Parallels, how to deal with using Bootcamp installed Windows.

The Windows licensing call is to an automated system There is no salesperson.

CroMagnum wrote:

Bob, Thanks.

However, you missed some of the nuance in what I said:

Registering may be the way I HAVE to go & you guys may well be taking the shortcut to my end solution.

I thank you for that advice.

Parallels worked fine & never caused the issue I have found since "Converting" Parallels to Fusion. However, that install was old, pre-Lion & I got Fusion as part of a bundle. Sad lesson in activating software you don't really need.

I was hoping people here were smarter than over on the Fusion site & therefore this is my first in-depth stop. I am not terribly impressed by the parent company that makes that 3rd party app & wasn't going to say so here.

I tried to go online, but it failed.
My old ISP provided a firewall (Norton) that I can't seem to access either.

The apps I need to access reside on the Windows side. They are expensive. They do not exist on the Mac side. Thus I have no Mac option for them. But I don't want to lay out any more money for something I run sporadically on an OS (Windows) that I dislike.

That's all very interesting but has no bearing on your issue, an issue that has but one resolution, take it if you wish to continue to use Windows. As far as MS is concerned you have exceeded your licensing, phone activation is all you have left.

FYI, I have done this several times, it is a 9 minute phone call.

You do not need the internet, you need the phone number to call, and that is:

Method 1: Use the telephone number in the list

To activate your product over the telephone, use one of the following numbers:

• Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
• Office activation (U.S. only): (888) 652-2342
• TTY number: (800) 718-1599

So, enough delay, your window is closing, call them and activate.