Windows Vista Activation FAQ
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/activationfaq.mspx[/url]
"The telephone number varies by location and is provided during the activation process"

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"Jon L" <Jon [email]L@discussions.microsoft.com[/email]> wrote in message news:977D1052-6EF0-4B41-856F-9F5711E2BBB9@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> I had to buy a new bios chip for my motherboard. Now, windows vista asking me
> to activate vista. When I try to use my key. It says already in use. When I
> try to get help they want $59.95. Which I think is crazy, for something i
> shouldn't even be dealing with. Is there a way to correct the problem or a
> contact that will not charge be $60? Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> One frustated Vista user.
> Jon[/color]