Vista key for vostro 1510 factory downgraded to xp

I have a vostro 1510 which has a sticker 'vista basic' but came from Dell downgraded to xp.  A month ago, I used the dvd of Vista Bsns provided by Dell with my purchase from xp to vista.  Now, I get a message that my product key is not valid.   The key on the laptop sticker is worn out, and I had to guess some of the letters/numbers, what could be my problem.  Is the key on the sticker good for xp and vista?  If so, I can keep guessing until I understand it.   Or should I be hunting through my paperwork for a different product for vista key which would be provided by Dell with vista dvd?

First of all, you shouldn't have a Windows Vista sticker with a system provided with Windows Vista Professional with downgrade rights to Windows XP Professional.

The thumbnail and the certificate of authenticity must be presented for Vista Business Edition. The DVD of resettlement must be Windows Vista Business Edition.

I recommend that you install the latest version of the BIOS of the Vostro 1510:

http://ftp.Dell.com/BIOS/V1510A15.exe

See here for instructions on updating the BIOS:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/updating-the-BIOS/

Then for OEM Dell reinstallation usually DVD in place upgrade will result in problems with the product activation. You have to clean install Windows Vista Professional via the Dell BIOS and then install the Service Packs and the standalone updates and then drivers for more details see:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows/

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