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Are Windows Vista Product Keys Region Encoded?

April 26, 2017encoded keys Product region Windows Vista

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Are Windows Vista Product Keys Region Encoded?

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Can anyone tell me if Windows Vista product keys are region encoded? I bought Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade Edition from Amazon (USA) and had it shipped to a friend in the States and had it sent to me here in the UK. Amazon will not ship it outside the USA from their Amazon USA site. Also there is a sticker on the case that says only for distribution in USA and Canada. I was wondering if the product key is specific to the country of origin. Therefore when I register it should I use my friends address in the States or can I register it at my own in England. My main concern is if I ever have to re-activate it and call them because it is quite likely that I’ll upgrade hardware in the future. Many thanks!