product key

If I was able to download the 64bit beta from the Microsoft web site,
how can I use it? The installer is asking for a product key. I do not
have one. I am pretty sure I was not given one. Am I missing something?

"benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> If I was able to download the 64bit beta from the Microsoft web site, how
> can I use it? The installer is asking for a product key. I do not have
> one. I am pretty sure I was not given one. Am I missing something?
>

Because the e-mail you received with the download link from us included the
product key.

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"benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> If I was able to download the 64bit beta from the Microsoft web site, how
> can I use it? The installer is asking for a product key. I do not have
> one. I am pretty sure I was not given one. Am I missing something?
>

ok I signed up for a another key but doesn't seem to be valid. I have
quadruple checked my key entry to ensure correctness.

Would the beta I downloaded earlier this year not work with this new key ?




Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:

> "benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
> newsNKdnRrNu8MXM0zfRVn-1w@comcast.com...
>

>
>
> Because the e-mail you received with the download link from us included the
> product key.
>

"benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:AcadnTUPENt0V0zfRVn-tg@comcast.com...

> ok I signed up for a another key but doesn't seem to be valid. I have
> quadruple checked my key entry to ensure correctness.
>
> Would the beta I downloaded earlier this year not work with this new key ?
>

Correct - the trial we have available now will work with the trial keys we
issue now.
You should not be using beta versions now we have released the final
product.

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"benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> ok I signed up for a another key but doesn't seem to be valid. I have
> quadruple checked my key entry to ensure correctness.
>
> Would the beta I downloaded earlier this year not work with this new key ?
>
>
>
>
> Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:
>

Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:

> "benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:AcadnTUPENt0V0zfRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>

>
>
> Correct - the trial we have available now will work with the trial keys we
> issue now.
> You should not be using beta versions now we have released the final
> product.
>

ok sorry, but this final release is in the stores now and I would have
to pay for this to use ? or is it the one I just downloaded a few days ago?

The final release is available to buy and also available as a downloadable
time limited trial.
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"benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
>
> Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:
>

>
>
> ok sorry, but this final release is in the stores now and I would have to
> pay for this to use ? or is it the one I just downloaded a few days ago?
>

Ok thanks for the heads up Mike



Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:

> The final release is available to buy and also available as a downloadable
> time limited trial.

Ok... I have installed the latest downloadable Windows 64 using the
latest product key that I had to resignup for... so Windows XP 64 is up
and running nicely.

Thanks again Mike





Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:

> "benzette" <benzette@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:AcadnTUPENt0V0zfRVn-tg@comcast.com...
>

>
>
> Correct - the trial we have available now will work with the trial keys we
> issue now.
> You should not be using beta versions now we have released the final
> product.
>

I have also "activated" my Windows. I called up the Microsoft number and
painlessly and quickly traded numbers over the phone. I gave my
product key and was given a confirmation code to enter into the boxes in
return... FREE OF CHARGE.

Thank you Microsoft.





benzette wrote:

> Ok... I have installed the latest downloadable Windows 64 using the
> latest product key that I had to resignup for... so Windows XP 64 is up
> and running nicely.
>
> Thanks again Mike
>
>
>
>
>
> Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:
>