What version of Vista with product key?

I know that some brands, has their own product keys that do not work on a regular version of OEM of Vista. Is this also the case of Toshiba?

On the bottom of my X 200 - 21r laptop is my product key sticker. So, I want to know if I can use it with any OEM Vista CD/DVD?

> know that some brands, has their own product keys that do not work on a regular version of OEM of Vista. Is this also the case of Toshiba?
Toshiba laptops are preinstalled and delivered with the self-image of Toshiba.
The image contains the Windows operating system (XP or Vista), Toshiba drivers, tools and additional software.

The preinstalled Windows (XP or Vista) are already activated and it s is not necessary (impossible) to enter the serial key!

> On the bottom of my X 200 - 21r laptop is my product key sticker. So, I want to know if I can use it with any OEM Vista CD/DVD?
This key doesn't work with another version of Vista OEM. It belongs to the Toshiba OEM version which is preinstalled on your laptop!

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