Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...?

Mecham · November 27th, 2006

OK...

It was all very nice of Microsoft to give their hard working beta testers who actually bothered to sumit any bugs to them with a complementary copy of Windows Vista. Those of you who received an email from Microsoft will remember it stated at the end of the email I quote

We will email you when your product key is available for retrieval on Connect. In general this should happen within one week of your acceptance of the terms.

10 days on and nothing from Microsoft.

Has anybody received an email from Microsoft Connect with their product key...?

**kcnychief** · November 27th, 2006

Not sure on what's going on, but for what it's worth you can install and run Vista for 30 days without a key. So, if you want to get cracking you should be OK until you are able to retrieve it from them.

**Khayman** · November 27th, 2006

still waiting on mine.

I have installed it though, as a dual boot. seeing how things work etc. good choice really seeing as how i now have the proper drivers from various things. will eventaly, once i get the key, wipe everything and install from scratch.

good times ahwad

(although i like to make things hard but using Vista 64 as well)

Mecham · November 27th, 2006

Originally Posted by Khayman

still waiting on mine.

I have installed it though, as a dual boot. seeing how things work etc. good choice really seeing as how i now have the proper drivers from various things. will eventaly, once i get the key, wipe everything and install from scratch.

good times ahwad (although i like to make things hard but using Vista 64 as well)

Yeah just sent an email to the support team asking them when these will be released because the next thing you know your 30 days will be up...?

**ShepsCrook** · November 27th, 2006

I'm still waiting too. It's been over 10 days for me. I sent in an email after the first week. And still have not received anything back.

**madmatt** · November 27th, 2006

I would imagine it is going to take Microsoft time to verify those who submitted actual bugs. Be patient.

GEN3RIC · November 27th, 2006

Still waiting as well..

**Johnny** · November 27th, 2006

You will get your keys about the same time they will send out the USB sticks they promised.

GEN3RIC · November 27th, 2006

Allllllmost.

As an update to your complimentary copy of Windows Vista, please be aware that keys have not yet been made available to selected participants. We are anticipating to have these available this week and will send you email notification when you may request your key from Connect.

In the meantime, you may do a PID-less install by clicking "Next" at the activation screen.

To help provide the best response to other beta inquiries, please do not send mail to the alias requesting a key or status.

Best regards,
Windows Beta Team

**ShepsCrook** · November 28th, 2006

Yeah. I got this one today too. Looks like another week or so. On another note. I just found my Beta 02 discs here. I never opened up the package.

lol

**Electronic Punk** · November 28th, 2006

Yeah don't worry guys, if you get promised a key you will get one.
I also believe you can reset the 30 day counter - twice!

**Khayman** · November 28th, 2006

yeah, i got that mail as well. i'm in no hurry though, gonna keep it dual boot until i have made sure i've backed everything up etc anyway

Mecham · December 2nd, 2006

Originally Posted by Khayman

yeah, i got that mail as well. i'm in no hurry though, gonna keep it dual boot until i have made sure i've backed everything up etc anyway

Some of you will be waking up to an email from Microsoft this morning with your product key to register your complimentary retail copy of Windows Vista Ultimate. It could not have come at a more perfect time to be honest because it’s my birthday in 10 days time and Christmas is just around the corner. Here is a sample of the email which some of you would have received this morning. Just follow the link in your email from Microsoft and log into your Connect account.

This is the real email I just changed the name.

Dear Jon Doe,

Your requested Windows Vista Ultimate key is now available for request on Connect. Please go to the following link: <stripted> and generate a key from the package entitled "Windows Vista RTM Ultimate Keys".

Key Notes:
1. You may only request one key.
2. You may not change your request for a an alternate SKU (Ultimate to Business).
3. This is a limited offer and you must request this key prior to December 10, 2006. No keys will be issued after this date.
4. Each key will activate one copy of Windows Vista. Please ensure you comply with the activation instructions outlined in the End-User License Agreement (EULA).
5. Please ensure you write this key down and store this in a safe place. If you lose this key, we have no ability to re-issue your key or provide a replacement. You will need this key if you should need to re-install.

Best regards,
Windows Beta Team

I'm so fricking excited...

Whoot...

**Tuffgong4** · December 2nd, 2006

blast to have not been able to get in on this!! How do you become a beta tester to get in on things like this?

GEN3RIC · December 2nd, 2006

I got the email and I am activated

My question is this, if I went with the x64 version.. what are my options for the x86 version? I wanted to try that one out on my desktop too because I am not having *awesome* experiences with driver & game support on the x64 version and I dont see good performance increase anyways. Can I activate the 32bit version without issues?

**Khayman** · December 2nd, 2006

Got mine this morning as well. not used it yet though, gonna back up stuff first. give the system a clean install

Mecham · December 2nd, 2006

Originally Posted by Tuffgong4

blast to have not been able to get in on this!! How do you become a beta tester to get in on things like this?

I do believe the testing is now over because I received another email thanking me again for submitting bugs and it stated there was no need to submit any more bugs to Microsoft.

Sorry.

All we need now is for developers to pull their finger our and finalise drivers for Vista.

ATI
Creative
Intel
Nvidia
And all other third party developers.

**madmatt** · December 2nd, 2006

Add Intel to that list.

**Shamus MacNoob** · December 2nd, 2006

Yes the lack of drivers for the moment is whats holding me back was same for my X64 I waited well over a year before going all out 64 bit.

Mecham · December 2nd, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

Add Intel to that list.

I just found some drivers for my chipset which were added on the 21/11/2006 although they state these are compatible with Vista Ultimate 32-bit edition.

Snapshot included.

November 27th, 2006	Top \| #1
Mecham Vista bug finder Joined: August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 Power: 72	Product Keys have been submitted. OK... It was all very nice of Microsoft to give their hard working beta testers who actually bothered to sumit any bugs to them with a complementary copy of Windows Vista. Those of you who received an email from Microsoft will remember it stated at the end of the email I quote We will email you when your product key is available for retrieval on Connect. In general this should happen within one week of your acceptance of the terms. 10 days on and nothing from Microsoft. Has anybody received an email from Microsoft Connect with their product key...? Mecham "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair." Douglas Adams Life is like a piece of string, you have birth at one end, and death at the other. If you tied them in a knot you would have infinity. James Mecham

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Not sure on what's going on, but for what it's worth you can install and run Vista for 30 days without a key. So, if you want to get cracking you should be OK until you are able to retrieve it from them. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

November 27th, 2006	Top \| #3
Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 194	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? still waiting on mine. I have installed it though, as a dual boot. seeing how things work etc. good choice really seeing as how i now have the proper drivers from various things. will eventaly, once i get the key, wipe everything and install from scratch. good times ahwad (although i like to make things hard but using Vista 64 as well) "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"

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Mecham Vista bug finder Joined: August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 Power: 72	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Originally Posted by Khayman still waiting on mine. I have installed it though, as a dual boot. seeing how things work etc. good choice really seeing as how i now have the proper drivers from various things. will eventaly, once i get the key, wipe everything and install from scratch. good times ahwad (although i like to make things hard but using Vista 64 as well) Yeah just sent an email to the support team asking them when these will be released because the next thing you know your 30 days will be up...? Mecham "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair." Douglas Adams Life is like a piece of string, you have birth at one end, and death at the other. If you tied them in a knot you would have infinity. James Mecham

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ShepsCrook Red Sox Fan! Joined: September 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,484 Reputation: 590 Power: 125	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? I'm still waiting too. It's been over 10 days for me. I sent in an email after the first week. And still have not received anything back. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Antec P182b, i7 920, 12GB Ram,HD6870, X-Fi Platinum, 128GB SATAIII Crucual, 2x 640GB AALS This is Bunny Dead ---> (\__/) No world domination <--(='.'=)--<< For him today.. hahaha (")_(")

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November 27th, 2006	Top \| #6
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? I would imagine it is going to take Microsoft time to verify those who submitted actual bugs. Be patient.

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GEN3RIC OSNN Senior Addict Joined: April 2005 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 634 Reputation: 260 Power: 96	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Still waiting as well..

November 27th, 2006	Top \| #8
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? You will get your keys about the same time they will send out the USB sticks they promised. Paul Reed Smith.

November 27th, 2006	Top \| #9
GEN3RIC OSNN Senior Addict Joined: April 2005 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 634 Reputation: 260 Power: 96	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Allllllmost. As an update to your complimentary copy of Windows Vista, please be aware that keys have not yet been made available to selected participants. We are anticipating to have these available this week and will send you email notification when you may request your key from Connect. In the meantime, you may do a PID-less install by clicking "Next" at the activation screen. To help provide the best response to other beta inquiries, please do not send mail to the alias requesting a key or status. Best regards, Windows Beta Team

November 28th, 2006	Top \| #10
ShepsCrook Red Sox Fan! Joined: September 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,484 Reputation: 590 Power: 125	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Yeah. I got this one today too. Looks like another week or so. On another note. I just found my Beta 02 discs here. I never opened up the package. lol There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Antec P182b, i7 920, 12GB Ram,HD6870, X-Fi Platinum, 128GB SATAIII Crucual, 2x 640GB AALS This is Bunny Dead ---> (\__/) No world domination <--(='.'=)--<< For him today.. hahaha (")_(")

November 28th, 2006	Top \| #11
Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: London Posts: 18,510 Blog Entries: 51 Reputation: 3652 Power: 349	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Yeah don't worry guys, if you get promised a key you will get one. I also believe you can reset the 30 day counter - twice!

November 28th, 2006	Top \| #12
Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 194	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? yeah, i got that mail as well. i'm in no hurry though, gonna keep it dual boot until i have made sure i've backed everything up etc anyway "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"

December 2nd, 2006	Top \| #13
Mecham Vista bug finder Joined: August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 Power: 72	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Originally Posted by Khayman yeah, i got that mail as well. i'm in no hurry though, gonna keep it dual boot until i have made sure i've backed everything up etc anyway Some of you will be waking up to an email from Microsoft this morning with your product key to register your complimentary retail copy of Windows Vista Ultimate. It could not have come at a more perfect time to be honest because it’s my birthday in 10 days time and Christmas is just around the corner. Here is a sample of the email which some of you would have received this morning. Just follow the link in your email from Microsoft and log into your Connect account. This is the real email I just changed the name. Dear Jon Doe, Your requested Windows Vista Ultimate key is now available for request on Connect. Please go to the following link: <stripted> and generate a key from the package entitled "Windows Vista RTM Ultimate Keys". Key Notes: 1. You may only request one key. 2. You may not change your request for a an alternate SKU (Ultimate to Business). 3. This is a limited offer and you must request this key prior to December 10, 2006. No keys will be issued after this date. 4. Each key will activate one copy of Windows Vista. Please ensure you comply with the activation instructions outlined in the End-User License Agreement (EULA). 5. Please ensure you write this key down and store this in a safe place. If you lose this key, we have no ability to re-issue your key or provide a replacement. You will need this key if you should need to re-install. Best regards, Windows Beta Team I'm so fricking excited... Whoot... Mecham "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair." Douglas Adams Life is like a piece of string, you have birth at one end, and death at the other. If you tied them in a knot you would have infinity. James Mecham

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Tuffgong4 The Donger Need Food!!!! Joined: June 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,465 Reputation: 840 Power: 153	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? blast to have not been able to get in on this!! How do you become a beta tester to get in on things like this? Home Intel E6600 \ Abit AB9 Pro \ 4 gig Corsair DDR2-667 \ EVGA 9800GT \ HDD 1 320GB sata + 1 1.5TB sata \ 1 1TB backup drive / Samsung S183L SATA DVD-RW \ Windows 7 Pro x64 Laptop Asus UL30VT\ Intel CULV SU7300 \ 4GB Ram \ Intel Integrated + Nvidia 200m \ 500GB HDD \ 13.3 inch LED \ Windows 7 Premium x64

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GEN3RIC OSNN Senior Addict Joined: April 2005 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 634 Reputation: 260 Power: 96	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? I got the email and I am activated My question is this, if I went with the x64 version.. what are my options for the x86 version? I wanted to try that one out on my desktop too because I am not having awesome experiences with driver & game support on the x64 version and I dont see good performance increase anyways. Can I activate the 32bit version without issues?

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Mecham Vista bug finder Joined: August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 Power: 72	Re: Where is our Product Key from Microsoft...? Originally Posted by madmatt Add Intel to that list. I just found some drivers for my chipset which were added on the 21/11/2006 although they state these are compatible with Vista Ultimate 32-bit edition. Snapshot included. Attached Thumbnails Mecham "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair." Douglas Adams Life is like a piece of string, you have birth at one end, and death at the other. If you tied them in a knot you would have infinity. James Mecham