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

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

"dotcom" wrote:

> 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
>
> "LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:563204F3-C5C6-40E0-B5B8-AFE52EC47939@microsoft.com...

> > 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!

>
>
>

My guess is you read one or more characters wrong the first 2 times.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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http://www.dts-l.org


"LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Tried again, same issue. Did it a 3rd time and it worked Very impressed
> with Vista so far!

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

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> My guess is you read one or more characters wrong the first 2 times.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2127731F-6674-4F6D-88CE-3BC3AEEB04A2@microsoft.com...

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

>
>
>

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



"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> My guess is you read one or more characters wrong the first 2 times.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2127731F-6674-4F6D-88CE-3BC3AEEB04A2@microsoft.com...

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

>
>
>

"LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:563204F3-C5C6-40E0-B5B8-AFE52EC47939@microsoft.com...
The CPP Program is Closed, Just FYI, Sign up for either MSDN or Microsoft
Tech Net Plus, Also Just FYI.

> 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!

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

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


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>
> "LFCFan" <LFCFan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:563204F3-C5C6-40E0-B5B8-AFE52EC47939@microsoft.com...
> The CPP Program is Closed, Just FYI, Sign up for either MSDN or Microsoft
> Tech Net Plus, Also Just FYI.
>

>> 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!