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    Genuine question

    Question from one of my college alumni.....

    His son bought a Vista OS product key from Amazon.
    He is building a computer, and he wants to know how does he verify if the key is valid ( not counterfeit ) without installing the OS ?
    His computer is not ready yet.

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    Re: Genuine question

    I would call the local activation center, give the number, and ask them.
    Good luck
    Microsoft Volume Licensing - Activation Centers

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    Welcome back Richc46. We missed you.

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    Re: Genuine question

    If he bought the key from amazon then it should be valid. If he bought it from a private seller through amazon then it might or might not be.

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