Problem with activation in Windows Vista Home Premium

My DELL PC came with windows xp media center pre installed and it also came with a disk to upgrade windows vista (Dell). It did not come with a product key or anything to the windows vista upgrade, it however came with a sticker with the product key for windows xp. Recently, my computer has a virus and it started again so I had to upgrade all over again. However, this time, the windows activation indicates that the product key is already in use. How can this be? Could someone tell me what I need to do. Thank you.

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