My CPP Beta 2 Key isn't working???

G

Guest

Hi. I joined the Customer Preview Programme and got the mail with my Vista
Product Key but when I try to activate Vista it tells me it's already being
used on another machine. This is the first time I've used the product key? Is
it a case that Microsoft sent out duplicate keys to people and now some of us
are left with unusable installations of Vista? Is there any way to get a
valid key from MS? Thanks!
 
D

dotcom

Check, double check and triple check that you are inputting the product key
correctly.
Each product key can be installed on up to 10 different machines.

dotcom
 
G

Guest

Tried again, same issue. Did it a 3rd time and it worked :) Very impressed
with Vista so far!
 
G

Guest

The CPP Program is Closed, Just FYI, Sign up for either MSDN or Microsoft
Tech Net Plus, Also Just FYI.
 
J

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Why do you want the OP to pay?
The OP already has a valid CD and key for the free CPP.
 
G

Guest

Hi,

I have the same problem as the OP. Actually, my key was accepted upon my
first installation and I could also activate my Vista. When I realized Vista
was stable I decided to move it to a bigger harddrive so I removed it and
installed it again on the new harddisk (same computer).
The key was accepted during installation but then refused when I tried to
activate - "Product Key in Use". I tried re-typing it without success.
Actually, I also copied and pasted it from the email I got from Microsoft and
this also failed.

Any idea what I can do now? My Vista is going to expire soon.

Best regards
Carsten
 
G

Guest

Hi,

I have the same problem as the OP. Actually, my key was accepted upon my
first installation and I could also activate my Vista. When I realized Vista
was stable I decided to move it to a bigger harddrive so I removed it and
installed it again on the new harddisk (same computer).
The key was accepted during installation but then refused when I tried to
activate - "Product Key in Use". I tried re-typing it without success.
Actually, I also copied and pasted it from the email I got from Microsoft and
this also failed.

Any idea what I can do now? My Vista is going to expire soon.

Best regards
Carsten
 

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