Fiann, if you are trying to activate and you are getting a 'product key in
use' this is because you are using the copy that relates to that product
key. All you need do is activate by telephone and explain your problem. See
the following link from my website:
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product...ady_in_use.htm
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Windows - Shell/User
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"fiann" <fiann@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3BFDBD61-DEA5-4B05-9F36-A08D5F9755B5@microsoft.com...
>i try to activate windows (legale) home premium my product key is in use 
>
> "Shoaib" wrote:
>
>> yes i m facing the same problem someone please help in it
>>
>> thnx
>>
>> "VistaFreak" wrote:
>>
>> > When I want to activate Windows, this message appears:
>> >
>> > Problem at teh activation of Windows. Errorcode 0x80070426(Service has
>> > not
>> > been started). But which service? Need help!!!
>> >
>> >