Why does say my Vista 32 bit activation key is already used?

I upgraded from Windows XP 32 bit for Vista 32 bit. have the CD and activation code to go with it; It was my mother.  Why say that the code is already in use; It has not been used for months?  This confuses me.  Any idea would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Hello

as long as your mother never use vista as part of any current upgrade license to windows 7, it will be OK

Follow this advice to phone someone real to talk and explain

the previous activation your mother made with vista is still in effect

good luck with it

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