I moved a drive and it says my activation key has already been used is anyway I can get it back to keep it active

I moved a drive and it says my activation key has already been used is anyway I can get it back to keep it active

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This problem occurs because you changed the hard drive. When a change is made in the hard disk of the windows vista system will ask you to activate.

To activate Windows Vista by using the automated telephone system, follow these steps:

a. Click Start, and then click computer.
b. click System Properties on the toolbar and then click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation section.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
c. click Show me other ways to activate.
d. click on use the automated telephone and then follow the instructions.

You can also navigate to the link below and try to follow the steps to reactivate the copy of Vista.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950756

Reference link:
What is activation?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/what-is-activation

Activate Windows on this computer
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/activate-Windows-on-this-computer

Please respond with the information. I'd be happy to help you further.

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