Windows Activation doesn't accept my key (RC1 5600)

[Guest]

Hello.

I turned on my PC today and tried to log in when Vista prompts me to
activate Windows. It says that my activation period has expired and that I
need a new key. I tried using the key I installed Vista with but I only get
an error and Vista logs me out again. I thought Vista was going to function
until at least 2007?

I also thought that I would be ok and be able to backup a few files in case
I can't activate Windows again, but it doesn't even let me! I can just run
with "reduced functionality" which just runs Firefox and allows me to visit
sites. I can't access any files on my harddrive or "My Computer" using
Windows Key+E.

Does anyone know what I need to do to make my key work again?

The error I get when I try to activate is 0xC004F008. I'm running Windows
Vista RC1, Build 5600.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Seems like you are using a "already activated" license key! You should
probably get a new key and activitate it again