Vista Family Discount Keys Found Not Compatible

acousticiris writes "Many (if not all) users who took advantage of Microsoft's Vista Family Discount have been issued invalid installation keys and cannot install Windows Vista Home Premium. Microsoft says, 'There is no expected time period for a fix at this time.' According to the article, the keys are valid for something, just not Windows Vista. Perhaps it's just too simple to issue these folks new keys and send them on their way."

Comments

Paid customers getting the shaft?

[wesley96]

Ah, whodathunkit? :P Anyway, I have an itchy feeling some cracker might be able to put out a valid serial generator before MS could fix this problem.

Re:Paid customers getting the shaft?

[Nutty_Irishman]

Ah, whodathunkit? :P Anyway, I have an itchy feeling some cracker might be able to put out a valid serial generator before MS could fix this problem. Personally I believe in equal opportunity piracy. But, whatever floats your boat...

family values

[rigelstar]

Microsoft has begun its war against the american family. Grab your pitchforks and join the final battle!

Well...

[Overzeetop]

that should keep the number of Vista zombie machines in check for a while.

Oh no...

[tktk]

The keys are valid for some other product. The four words I dread to hear:

Microsoft Bob for Vista.

Re:I can already see it..

[dynamo52]

Vista was released on time?!? What calendar are you looking at?

People with tags

[jpardey]

Yes, defectivebydesign is good. windows and bug are also good. But still, where's the slownewsday?