Changing Keys?

Jesse2200 · 03-19-2008, 01:55 PM

Well i bought Vista Business 32-bit for some reason and now i realize i do not need Business. So is there anyway i would be able to give Microsoft my key, they could deactivate it, then i could get a Home Premium one?

Im guessing no. But im hoping it is possible. I could always call Microsoft and ask them. And after looking around, it looks like Home Premium is actually cheaper.

Thanks,
Jesse

**Placehold** · 03-19-2008, 02:23 PM

Hello jesse2200

There is no way to deactivate a product key. If you wish to reuse it at a
later date you simply activate it again. As long as you are within the
terms of the license you will be able to activate it. It may require phone
activation as it's already been activated once.

All the best

Craig

Jesse2200 · 03-19-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placehold

Hello jesse2200

There is no way to deactivate a product key. If you wish to reuse it at a
later date you simply activate it again. As long as you are within the
terms of the license you will be able to activate it. It may require phone
activation as it's already been activated once.

All the best

Craig

Oh i see. I believe my key is OEM, what if i was to get a new motherboard and reformat, would i have to call MS to get a new key then?

Do you know about the Business -> Home Premium question?

**Placehold** · 03-19-2008, 02:43 PM

Yes,
If you keep a copy of the OEM and reinstall the OS,there is a screen that appears and gives you a full instruction page on what to do to reactive the product along with the correct telephone numbers on phone instructions.

I would advise you to contact Microsoft using the online help and support to be advised further on that question

Craig

Jesse2200 · 03-19-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placehold

Yes,
If you keep a copy of the OEM and reinstall the OS,there is a screen that appears and gives you a full instruction page on what to do to reactive the product along with the correct telephone numbers on phone instructions.

I would advise you to contact Microsoft using the online help and support to be advised further on that question

Craig

Oh alrighty, ill call Microsoft when i need to reformat!

And do you know who i would email? I have looked around the MS site and ive found ways to email them but i have to pay

Isnt there some sort of free contact email?

**Placehold** · 03-19-2008, 04:24 PM

You can contact them free of charge on this request form

https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1348&WS=mscomukform1

03-19-2008, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jesse2200 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Vista Business 32-bit	Changing Keys? Well i bought Vista Business 32-bit for some reason and now i realize i do not need Business. So is there anyway i would be able to give Microsoft my key, they could deactivate it, then i could get a Home Premium one? Im guessing no. But im hoping it is possible. I could always call Microsoft and ask them. And after looking around, it looks like Home Premium is actually cheaper. Thanks, Jesse Last edited by Jesse2200 : 03-19-2008 at 01:59 PM.

03-19-2008, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Placehold Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847 OS: Vista home Premium My System	Re: Changing Keys? Hello jesse2200 There is no way to deactivate a product key. If you wish to reuse it at a later date you simply activate it again. As long as you are within the terms of the license you will be able to activate it. It may require phone activation as it's already been activated once. All the best Craig

03-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Placehold Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847 OS: Vista home Premium My System	Re: Changing Keys? Yes, If you keep a copy of the OEM and reinstall the OS,there is a screen that appears and gives you a full instruction page on what to do to reactive the product along with the correct telephone numbers on phone instructions. I would advise you to contact Microsoft using the online help and support to be advised further on that question Craig

03-19-2008, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Placehold Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 847 OS: Vista home Premium My System	Re: Changing Keys? You can contact them free of charge on this request form https://support.microsoft.com/contactus2/emailcontact.aspx?scid=sw;en;1348&WS=mscomukform1