Vista - Product Key?

I am running Windows XP Home SP2
I downloaded Windows Vista Beta - no problems
When I try to install Vista it asks for a product key - I entered the one on
the sticker on the side of the computer - Dell OEM version - no good
I ran a key finder program - which gave me a different product key - it did
not work either.

Any suggestions appreciated - I am sure I am missing something here

TIA

Bill

Try re-registering on the website - www.windowsvista.com/getready

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"Bill" <smile@here.com> wrote in message
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>I am running Windows XP Home SP2
> I downloaded Windows Vista Beta - no problems
> When I try to install Vista it asks for a product key - I entered the one
> on
> the sticker on the side of the computer - Dell OEM version - no good
> I ran a key finder program - which gave me a different product key - it
> did
> not work either.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated - I am sure I am missing something here
>
> TIA
>
> Bill
>
>

yes, when you download Vista Beta 2, it should give you a product key
and it is also sent to your email.

Bill;
The Product Key on the computer is for the operating system that shipped
with that computer and will not work with another including Windows Vista.

Check the Email you received after signing up for the Public Beta.
The Product Key for Windows Vista is near the bottom of that Email.

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"Bill" <smile@here.com> wrote in message
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>I am running Windows XP Home SP2
> I downloaded Windows Vista Beta - no problems
> When I try to install Vista it asks for a product key - I entered the one
> on
> the sticker on the side of the computer - Dell OEM version - no good
> I ran a key finder program - which gave me a different product key - it
> did
> not work either.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated - I am sure I am missing something here
>
> TIA
>
> Bill

Bill ha scritto:

> Any suggestions appreciated - I am sure I am missing something here

Yes, you're wrong. You should use the product number written on the back
side of your coffee machine. =D

p.bes