New to vista beta..and yes I need a key

[Guest]

I saw a post for a limited 100,000 download for the pre RC1 download of
windows vista. I downloaded it and now i need the key. As everyone else is
asking how do I come across one?

 

[Tom Ziegmann]

Hello NathanN,

Unless you were part of the Beta 2 CPP you will not be able to get a key.
RC1 will be out in the coming weeks so please try and wait.

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester

 

[Guest]

I'm about to install Vista and I'm hoping that I'll be able to get Pre-RC1
and a Key as well.

 

[Guest]

Ok, now does this mean that you had to have already installed vista as part
of the cpp, or just get a copy when it was made available from microsoft? And
from you post, I can assume that even if we were not able to install vista as
yet, we'll be able to participate in RC1?

Thanks!
hselburn

 

[Tom Ziegmann]

Hello hselburn,

It just means that you had to be registered with MS so you get a product
key for Beta 2. The Beta 2 product key is what is used for Pre-RC1

Tom Ziegmann
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows Vista / Server Longhorn Technical Beta Tester
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Technical Beta Tester

 

[Paul Russell]

You should have gotten in the same place you got your version of RC1