I assume you had Vista on the old computer, as well? If so, that is where
the key is already in use at. In order to activate your Vista, you just need
to select the telephone activation and activate by phone. It may require a
live customer service rep, but it is still < 5 mintues from start to finish.
--
Dustin Harper
http://www.vistarip.com
"Henk" <> wrote in message
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>I just recently bought a new computer because my old system flat out died.
>I
> tried to put vista on the new computer, but it can't validate because it
> says
> the key is already in use, what do I do?