Activation Help

XCougar · 23 Feb 2009 at 15:44

Hey guys,

I have a Vista Business (XP downgraded version) pc that wants to be reactivated.
But it wont go through activation because the key is a Vista key (on the side of the case).

I called Microsoft, and one of their "employee's" told me to borrow someone else's key and xp disk and install it that way....that so doesnt sound right to me.

Any ideas of what to do here?

Thanks,

Tom,

XCougar · 23 Feb 2009 at 16:07

So I should use someone else's key? I thought that would be illegal. =|

Thanks

XCougar · 23 Feb 2009 at 16:15

Burnsy2023 said:
Nope. You'll probably have to phone activate though.

No I shouldn't do it or no its not illegal? =S

XCougar · 23 Feb 2009 at 16:16

theheyes said:
Sometimes that's easier said than done! If you wanted to just activate it without reinstalling would you need to find an OEM key in this instance?

I believe I would because HP Keys, or Dell Keys dont mix...I believe? Ive tried before, just for testing ofcourse, lol.

XCougar · 23 Feb 2009 at 16:17

Ok thanks Burnsy. =)