Windows Vista product key activation. Is it a 1 to 1 activation?

Hi,

From "Vista U" I am assuming you mean a retail box of Vista Ultimate. The
error message occurs because you've already used the Product Key for a
previous installation on a different machine. To resolve it, you must use
manual activation and phone in for a new code. Click start and type 'slui 4'
and hit <enter> to begin. Installing the OEM version on the HP system will
not negate the previous activation.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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> Windows Vista product key activation. Is it a 1 to 1 activation?
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> I purchased Vista U, and installed on my HP zv6000, however after
> installing
> I kept getting contious crashes, but unfortunately I had already activated
> the key. So now I am installing that same Vista U (same PID) on a new box
> I
> just bought and it tells me the PID is already in use and I need to try to
> use another key. On the HP zv6000 I am installing the OEM, but will this
> help...What can I do? Am I screwed...do I need to buy another copy?
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