I reinstalled Windows Vista and can not reactivate with my key now... What do I do?

Hello. I own a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate x 64.  It's the Builder pack and I used this license for 2 other computers I built bringing the total number of machines to 3 that it runs currently on.

My question is this... I did a clean install on my PC twice since the original version, and now I can't reactivate Windows, what should I do?

I don't have anything in the original documentation that came with the program which provides a limit to how many times this key could be used to register Windows.

Any help with this is greatly appreciated... Windows expires today if I can't find a way to activate it :(

If it's a plain OEM version is good for 1 activation, there is "Generator of Packs" as similar to Amazon I post that are good for 3 activations: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Ultimate-32-bit-Builders/dp/B000LP5EMS

How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) select your "country" in the list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
(6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
(7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
(8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
(9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
(888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

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To enable the use of the phone

1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

2. click on show me other ways to activate.

3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
(This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

The phone number is not working:
Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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