I installed Windows 2008 R2 Standard then activated it with the key that was supplied on the download page, then two days later, I reinstalle­d it again and could not get it to activate. I am getting an error ­;message that the product key has reached its limit!! I am trying to activate it again ­;from the same machine, same hardware, same computer name... still no luck!

Is there a way to get another key or deactivate then reactivate­?

Hello -

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you are having.  If you don't mind, please send me a quick email at v-ncarte@m­icrosoft.c­om and I wil­l be able to assist you with this. ­; Please include your Windows Live ID username when you contact me so I can verify your student status.

Thanks,

Neil