How do I get a CD Key?

[Guest]

I downloaded Windows Vista Beta 2 from the Microsoft website, but I never got
a product key. What do I do?

 

[Guest]

Microsoft sends you the key in an email. Perhaps the email they sent is
sitting in your Junk or Deleted folder?

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

I downloaded Windows Vista Beta 2 from the Microsoft website, but I never
got
a product key. What do I do?

It was on the page just before the page with the download links. It had a
CoA there.

Most people don't read the pages, clicking through them as fast as possible
to get to the download.
It appears you just went right past it.

Despite postings to the contrary, you will not receive an email with an
activation code.

Bobby

 

[Guest]

So, is there something to do about this? If we got the link and were able to
download the file it's going to be a real shame if we can't try Vista. Any
suggestions?

 

[Guest]

I would be happy to forward the email that I received to you.

 

[Guest]

Mark,
I ran into the same problems as a few others. Couldn't print the key page
and no email from Microsoft.
Would you forward the email to me?
Thanks

 

[Guest]

My response was to dispute the fact that I actually did receive the email. I
cannot in good conscience forward my registration key to you, since that
would violate the eula.

 

[Guest]

So does it mena that I have to download the file again...? That's
stupid....!!

Could you publish the Link to the CD key page...?

Nalakha

 

[Guest]

No, what it means is, you clicked through a page in your excitement to get to
the download without reading it, the one that had your key on it and said
"Print This Page and Save it for your Records" and that you also did receive
an email from MSFT with the key that you either still have or you deleted (or
perhaps your spam filter is holding hostage).

The DVD-Key page is generated at the time you registered with MSFT to become
a tester, so no, I cannot provide a link to your "cd-key" page.

I suggest three things:

1. Go through the registration process again after setting up a new
"Passport" account, register, but since you have already downloaded the file
you can skip this (and only this) step:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx

2. Read my helpful tips for a smooth experience:

http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...6E527B0FBA67&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=en-us&m=1&p=1

3. Read Andre's warning to people not familiar with Beta software:

http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...6E527B0FBA67&lang=en&cr=US&sloc=en-us&m=1&p=1

Good Luck!

Mark

 

[Guest]

Mark can u forward me that mail too?

 

[Guest]

Mark can u forward me that mail too?

This is the email I received from MSFT, in its entirety, with the exception
of not revealing the product key (would violate the eula):

**********************************
Please keep this e-mail for your records.
**********************************

Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2. This email
contains information on how to access the download and the Product Key
(below) you will need to install Windows Vista. You may install Beta 2 on up
to 10 PCs using the same Product Key.

Please use the appropriate link below to access the download site for the
language and edition you want:

English 32-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/en/x86/download.htm
English 64-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/en/x64/download.htm
German 32-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/de/x86/download.htm
German 64-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/de/x64/download.htm
Japanese 32-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/jp/x86/download.htm
Japanese 64-Bit:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/beta2/jp/x64/download.htm

Due to the size of the download we recommend you use the Download Manager
provided as it will allow you to resume the download if your Internet
connection is interrupted during the process.

For additional download and DVD-burning instructions, please refer to:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=67708


To help answer questions you may have related to installation and use, we
have created newsgroups for Windows Vista Beta 2. To join or read postings in
these newsgroups please visit http://windowshelp.microsoft.com.

For the latest information on Windows Vista, please visit
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=65938.

Thank You,
Microsoft

Product Key:
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXYZ

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Mark - you're a life saver. I didn't write down the key properly
when I grabbed the ISO from the MS website (that's what I get for doing that
kind of stuff so later at night). I went all through the support e-mail, and
there it was at the bottom.

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

can you email me the product key because I lost mine and now I cannot install
vista. the email i had i deleted stupidly and by forwarding the email, I
would be in utmost gratitude. Paypal may even come into play.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

No one can Email you their Product Key.
If you lost yours, there is no replacement option.

However you can install the Pre RC1 without a Product key.

 

[Dave B.]

Why on gods earth would you offer money for a beta product key?