Most stores do not ship a DVD, they use OEM (image) copy and place a RESTORE image on a hidden partition on the HD...this bypasses the need to use a "KEY". As he so mentioned the KEY
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So i reinstalled it using the vista key on the side of the comp. Long story short vista will not work not and as my for a 'genuine" vista key."
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is pasted on the side of the Computer...(Hince) supereasy to "Pirate" and somebody used the "KEY" for FREE. My question is when you state it and "will not work" do you mean it will not activate? Reason your KEY has been stolen due to sloppy store policys.
You can call MS, and with the sales receipt and lots of "complaining" have your KEY replaced or activated over the phone...
It only took me 2 hours yesterday to get a NEW KEY and replacement DVD from a "Local Seller" they used a OEM KEY and NO RESTORE DISK or RESTORE Partition..