Another Windows 7 Activation Problem [Error Code 0x8007000D - The data is invalid.]

As stated in the subject, I get an "Error Code 0x800700D - the data is invalid" when I try to activate Windows 7. I have read all of the previous Windows 7 Activation error threads, and don't find anything I haven't tried.

I have returned to Microsoft and obtained a new key, and used it for the "Change Product Key," with the same result. I copy/pasted the key directly from the MS website, so I know there was no confusion or mistyping of similar characters/numbers.

I can't recall 100%, but am pretty sure I entered the original key given to me by MS on the download page upon install.

My clock is set correctly and reporting correctly: July 30, 2009

Windows is not shutting down or otherwise locking me out, but it does report that I only have 14 days (and counting down) to activate.

If memory serves, I was first notified on Day 24 that I needed to activate Windows.

Installed version of Windows says, in the bottom right hand corner: Windows 7 Evaluation copy. Build 7100

My ISO was downloaded directly from MS.

I don't have Alcohol 120 or whatever it was or any of the other programs mentioned that conflict with the activation.

Installed non-Microsoft programs are:

Adobe Flash Player

Adobe Reader

Avira AntiVir

Dell Touchpad

Filezilla

Java 6 Update 14

LastPass

Mozilla Thunderbird

In another thread, someone talked about disabling GPO security and telephoning in directly in to MS - I didn't understand what they were talking about, so I have not attempted/performed that suggestion.

Any thoughts on what I can do to activate Windows 7?

Thanks!

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