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Vista Family Discount Keys Found Not Compatible

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the fits-a-different-lock dept.

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."

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  1. Paid customers getting the shaft? by wesley96 · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.

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    Serving time in Aristotelean prison for violating laws of physics
    1. Re:Paid customers getting the shaft? by Nutty_Irishman · · Score: 5, Funny

      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...
  2. family values by rigelstar · · Score: 5, Funny

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

  3. Oh no... by tktk · · Score: 5, Funny
    The keys are valid for some other product. The four words I dread to hear:

    Microsoft Bob for Vista.