validation key on win vista beta2

[Antonio]

Hi, I have been downloaded the Windows Vista Beta 2, and the Windows Vista
RC1, but the product key that I have I can't use it when I'm trying to
install it, inside of Windows, it show me that it can't validate the product
key, anyway I was trying many time with and without the internet connection
for try to get it but I can't.
Actually I have the Windows XP SP2, many live softwares in beta versions,
IE7, WMP11, almost every lastest programs, but I want to try per a while
with the Windows Vista again, 'cause I had installed it before but for many
compatibility issues with many softwares I uninstalled, I need help to can
install it again

 

[Martin Cleaver]

Hi, I have been downloaded the Windows Vista Beta 2, and the Windows
Vista RC1, but the product key that I have I can't use it when I'm
trying to install it, inside of Windows, it show me that it can't
validate the product key, anyway I was trying many time with and without
the internet connection for try to get it but I can't.

Vista release is available on Technet.

Rgds

Martin

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Antonio

There are no keys available to replace the key you already have. All of the beta versions are time limited anyway. I would not recommend using an older beta version to test for compatibility since things have changed so much in the final version. You would probably be seeing behavior that may or may not be fixed in the final version.

You could also install the beta without the key, which will give you 30 days to try it.