go here
https://microsoft.order-9.com/vistaR.../register.aspx
you will get another rc1 key for activation
"Jason" wrote:
> I just installed RC1 legit copy from MSDN website. I have a valid key issued
> from Microsoft. It prompts me telling me I have 3 days to activate. I click
> on activate online now and it goes through sucessfully. The status changes to
> Activated like it should. When I reboot the pc it unactivates itself and
> prompts me with the 3 days to activate message. How can I stop this, it is
> rather annoying