How to change the product key used for Windows Vista

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[jnelsoninjax]

Very useful! and works in Win 7 also! Only wish I had it about 3 days ago! I had to hunt down this information and ended up having to do method 2!

[kimsland]

Using the "Change product key" tool

To re-insert the product key, follow these steps:

1. Click Start , click Computer, and then click System properties on the toolbar.
   
2. In the Windows activation section, click Change product key.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
   
3. In the Product key box, type the product key, and then click Next.
   
4. Follow the steps in the Windows Activation Wizard to complete the activation process.
   

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Activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system

To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use an automated telephone system.

To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:

1. Click Start , and then click Computer.
   
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
   
3. Click Show me other ways to Activate.
   
4. Click Use the automated phone system, and then follow the instructions.
   

[ilovetech]

Using the "Change product key" tool

To re-insert the product key, follow these steps:

1. Click Start , click Computer, and then click System properties on the toolbar.
   
2. In the Windows activation section, click Change product key.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
   
3. In the Product key box, type the product key, and then click Next.
   
4. Follow the steps in the Windows Activation Wizard to complete the activation process.
   

Or

Activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system

To activate Windows Vista by telephone, you must use an automated telephone system.

To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:

1. Click Start , and then click Computer.
   
2. Click System properties on the toolbar, and then click Click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
   If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
   
3. Click Show me other ways to Activate.
   
4. Click Use the automated phone system, and then follow the instructions.
   

dont know why they removed this in windows 7 ?