I downloaded the 30 day trial of Microsoft Home Server and ordered an OEM license from Newegg. Entering the license produces the "Invalid Product Key" Message.
I called Microsoft Tech support. They said they could help me for $79. I explained that would be like paying $100 for a lock box and, finding the key doesn't open the lock, being asked for another $79 from the person who sold you the defective lock in the
first place!
Microsoft tech support then told me the reason that I was having problems was that I had bought an OEM version of the software. They told me to request a refund from Microsoft and order a retail version from the Microsoft Store. I called the Microsoft Store
and was told that they do no sell Microsoft Home Server. I asked to speak with 2nd tier tech support and was (after being disconnected twice) that Microsoft does not sell a retail version that OEM is the ONLY version.
I've learned my lesson. (Ubuntu is worth it!)This is my last Microsoft product, but because I have placed 5 terrabytes of movies and music on the server, MS has be by the short hairs.
If anyone has had similar problems that were resolved, I would love to hear about it.
