Lost cdkey for Windows Vista beta 2, recover possible?

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OK, this is an opera of mistakes.

I got the key and saved the label image with the assumption that the actual
cdkey was on it. I was unable to download the Vista beta 2 due to the high
demand on the server so I downloaded it through a torrent instead. I
installed and used the supplied cdkey that came with the torrent(mistake 1).

Later that day I cleaned out my Hotmail, including the mail MS sent me with
the product key still thinking I got it anyway(mistake 2).

Now when I've been using Vista beta 2 for a while I decided to activate it,
problemo... cdkey is already used!? Oh... right I used the one that came with
the torrent, no worries I'll just use mine instead... opening the image to
find a blank label image... argh, and now the public beta is closed.

Is there some way to get MS to resend the key? The key must somehow be
connected to my hotmail address doesn't it?

Beta tester in pain.
 
Is this official that the Vista Beta 2 is now closed to the public?...If so
will there be a Vista Beta 3?...
 
In the message it states you can activate 10 versions of Vista and you just
delete the message? duh.


- Meitzi
 
For those that have the DVD copies, is the RCI included or do we have to
purchase another DVD?...
 
For those that have the DVD copies, is the RCI included or do we have to
purchase another DVD?...
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It's a separate disc which (as I understand things) will be sent to you
when it's released.
 
When you signed up with Microsoft to download the Beta-2, they would have
issued you a code to use with your downloaded copies.

If you also ordered it on DVD, you'll recieve 2 DVD's, one for the 32-bit
version and a second DVD for the 64-bit version. In the same case, you'll
get a key code to be used with the DVD's. Yes the same key that came with
your DVD's is used for both DVD's.

As long as you ordered the DVD's, when RC1 is released, you will
automatically recieve it on DVD at no additional charge.
 
Bloody Mary's for breakfast, Collin, and you'll make it through the day...


<sigh>
 
Thanks for the Info, well appreciated...Yes I've bought the DVD so I and
others like myself don't have to worry about the RCI...
 
HDRDTD said:
When you signed up with Microsoft to download the Beta-2, they would have
issued you a code to use with your downloaded copies.

If you also ordered it on DVD, you'll recieve 2 DVD's, one for the 32-bit
version and a second DVD for the 64-bit version. In the same case, you'll
get a key code to be used with the DVD's. Yes the same key that came with
your DVD's is used for both DVD's.

As long as you ordered the DVD's, when RC1 is released, you will
automatically recieve it on DVD at no additional charge.




Sorry about this question after having read it it is a pathetic question besides I know about the DVD key and so on I don't know why I asked about the downloads it is not my concern...
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You can stop with the 'Bloody Mary's'...No more silly questions...
 
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