Genuine question

[t-4-2]

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.

t-4-2

 

[richc46]

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

 

[wither 3]

Welcome back Richc46. We missed you.

 

[townsbg]

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.