We all knew this day would come, didn’t we? Maybe it’s not as serious as you may think but it is funny nonetheless. Microsoft’s Connect users have been able to request new product keys for each release that they have downloaded. However, it looks like Microsoft hit a little bump today when members tried to get new keys:
We are currently out of additional keys for package “5342 and Up Ultimate”. We will have more keys available for download within 72 hours. Please do NOT send mail to MCHelp or LHBeta regarding this issue.”
I don’t see what the big deal is because they should just be able to use their old keys like the rest of us? The Beta 2 key that you received can also be activated on up to 10 computers so it isn’t like they need more keys…unless you are a business that likes to run a pre-released operating system.
I’m sure this issue is part of the reason that Microsoft won’t let the public get new keys for Vista RC1. From what I have seen in the past there are plenty of hackers that could probably help Microsoft get some more keys. 
News Source: APC
Hey Ryan
I didn’t jump on the Vista beta bandwagon, but I was hoping to load RC1 onto a new development machine I just got set up. Any word on when/if MS will be releasing new product keys for Vista RC1 to the public?
They only said “in the coming weeks.” They are probably also going to try and spread out the downloads a little more than they have in the past. That way the Beta 2 testers can download it now and install it but the rest of the people who need a product key probably won’t download it until later.
There doesn’t seem to be as much hype about this release as there was for Vista Beta 2 so I would guess that the new keys should be available sometime next week.
I about fell out of my chair laughing my butt off over this!!!
Good one Ryan!
Thanks.
I just don’t understand how you can run out of product keys?