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May 26th 09, 08:29 PM
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Way to verify product key PRIOR to installation?
So I was recently given an OEM copy of Vista Ultimate along with its product key. I was assured that the computer was never activated or setup, but obviously I am wary about it. I currently have XP installed but would like to go to Vista Ultimate if possible... is there a way to check to see if a product key is valid or in use PRIOR to reformatting my computer and losing my data? Any help would be greatly appreciated! -- slinky317 
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May 26th 09, 08:40 PM
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Way to verify product key PRIOR to installation?
slinky317 wrote:
So I was recently given an OEM copy of Vista Ultimate along with its product key. I was assured that the computer was never activated or setup, but obviously I am wary about it. I currently have XP installed but would like to go to Vista Ultimate if possible... is there a way to check to see if a product key is valid or in use PRIOR to reformatting my computer and losing my data? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm sorry, but there isn't any way to do that. You may want to image your hard drive first just in case there is something wrong. Imaging is A Good Thing in any case. I like Acronis True Image and I store images on external hard drives. Restoration takes around 15-30 minutes so if your key is no good you can get back to where you were easily. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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May 26th 09, 08:56 PM
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Way to verify product key PRIOR to installation?
No there is not.
-- Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "slinky317" wrote in message ... So I was recently given an OEM copy of Vista Ultimate along with its product key. I was assured that the computer was never activated or setup, but obviously I am wary about it. I currently have XP installed but would like to go to Vista Ultimate if possible... is there a way to check to see if a product key is valid or in use PRIOR to reformatting my computer and losing my data? Any help would be greatly appreciated! -- slinky317
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