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[Pierre Szwarc]

I just finished installing build 5803. I used the key provided with my MSDN subscription for "all CTP builds". When I try to activate online, I receive a notification that the key is "already in use", and activation fails.

What should I do?

Thanks.

Pierre Szwarc,
Paris, France

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Try another available key, I am sure there are more. Click Start > Right
click Computer > click "Properties" Change Product Key

If you continue have issues, I recommend you post this issue to the
microsoft.public.msdn.general
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[Slugsie]

I just finished installing build 5803. I used the key provided with my MSDN
subscription for "all CTP builds". When I try to activate online, I receive
a notification that the key is "already in use", and activation fails.

What should I do?

Hello Pierre.

If you're still having problems with the automated activation, you could try
doing it via the telephone system. I did it with the 5270 build (no network)
and it was fairly painless.

 

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They totally denied Windows Vista existed when I rang up!! LOL

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[Slugsie]

They totally denied Windows Vista existed when I rang up!! LOL

Heh heh. I just went through the automated system as is normal. Worked just
the same as when I did a few standalone W2K3 servers last year.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Yes, it is known to work on 5270, not sure about 5308 though.
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[Pierre Szwarc]

Well, I solved it by sheer luck: I tried another key, got the same message, then on a hunch I switched back to the original key, and this time it activated automatically without trouble <g>
Thanks for the replies, anyway
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Pierre Szwarc
Paris, France

 

[Guest]

I'm having problem activating Windows Vista beta version build 5112.
I could not connect to the internet through this computer, so I just left it
without activating it.
Now the activation period is expired.
Is there any other way to activate Windows Vista, such as throuh phone calls
or emails ?

Thanks.

 

[Slugsie]

You can activate over the phone. Just follow the activation wizard, it'll
tell you the steps.

 

[Guest]

In the Windows activation menu, there are 3 radio buttons :
- Activate Windows online now
- Retype your product key
- Show me other ways to activate

Unfortunately the 3rd radio button ("Show me other ways to activate") is
grayed.
Choosing the "Retype your product key" does not help.
Choosing the 1st radio button will fail.

Any advice ?
Thanks.