Vista activation code RC1 is not accepted by Microsoft when submit

[Guest]

I was invited to download RC1 by Microsoft, and was sent an activation code
for it. I just installed it, but when I tried to submit the activation code,
it would not accept it, stating that is was wrong for the version I
installed. Since my current computer has Windows XP home, I chose Vista Home
Basic using activation code, YH62X-HW37X-639K8-GV22D-Y28FD, would you be able
to send me an activation code that will work with this versioin of Windows
Vista?

 

[Peter M]

Probably not now.. you just sent what is a legit code and now anyone here
begging for a code to get their vista to work now has one. You screwed the
pooch.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

NEVER post Product Keys in a public place unless you are in the habit of
passing money to strangers that pass by.
This also applies to an Beta you value.

Your key is probably only good for Ultimate, if so, the message you got was
appropriate.

Since we are not Microsoft, you will not get another key by asking here.