The product key you typed is already in use

[Guest]

I've had my hard drive replaced a week ago and reloaded my Widows Vista Home
Premium. Today, a message came up saying that "the product key you typed is
already in use. To activate Windows you will need another Windows Vista Home
Premium product key."

This is the same product that I've had since 27th July 2007 and that I
registered when it was loaded on my previous hard drive.

How can I get this re-registered?

 

[Nick Simpson]

When you activate, it gives you the option to activate over the internet or
over the phone. Call the phone number, work your way through the prompts
and then explain what went on. The people there are fast and friendly and
get you all taken care of.

Nick

 

[Guest]

Thanks Nick. I am now "activated"!

Your help was most appreciated.

Brian.

 

[Nick Simpson]

Hey, no problem. I'm glad to see someone actually got help in one of these
NG's rather than people flaming each other back and forth about how linux is
better than windows is better than osx is better than unix...

Nick