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You can install Vista with no product key and have 30 days to evaluate it. Boot from the DVD and start the installation Select the Language, Time and Currency, and Keyboard Click on Next Click on Install Now Don't enter a Product Key Uncheck Automatically activate Windows when I'm online Click on Next Click on No to confirm you do not want to enter a product key Highlight the version of Vista you want to install Check that it is the same edition you have purchased (if you want to enter in a product key at a later time). Click on Next Check accept the license and terms Click on Next Install a clean copy and continue as with a regular install. Windows Vista tips Troubleshooting

Clean Install Windows Vista With Upgrade DVDs Clean Install Windows Vista With Upgrade DVDsTraditionally, you are required to have a previous installation of Windows before you can upgrade, e.g. have Windows XP on your system before using Windows Vista Upgrade DVDs. What if you have ALREADY upgraded to Windows Vista but are having system issues that require formating and re-installing Windows? Paul Thurrot proposed this hack that lets you install a Windows Vista Upgrade, without needing to re-install Windows XP first: Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD and begin the setup program. When prompted to enter your product key, DO NOT enter it. Click "Next" and proceed with setup - this will install Windows Vista as a 30-day trial. When prompted, select the edition of Windows Vista which you have purchased and continue with the setup. Once setup has been completed and you have been brought to the desktop for the first time, run the install program from within Windows Vista. Th...