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by
VB Developer
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Aug 18, 2009
Trial Editions can only be used for a limited amount of time, usually 90 to 180 days. After that time period has expired, you cannot use the product again without a valid product key.
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To obtain a product key
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Purchase a copy of Visual Studio <version> Professional Edition at a retail location. The product key is listed on the sleeve of the DVD or CD.
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Order a Visual Studio <version> Professional Edition product key online at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=109919. The product key is sent to you in an e-mail message.
To upgrade Visual Studio Trial Edition
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On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
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In Windows Vista, open Control Panel and click Programs and Features. In Windows XP, open Control Panel and click Add or Remove Programs.
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Select Microsoft Visual Studio <version> Professional Edition. In Windows Vista, click Uninstall/Change. In Windows XP, click Change/Remove. This displays the Visual Studio <version> Maintenance Mode dialog box.
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In the Visual Studio <version> Maintenance Mode dialog box, enter the product key in the section Upgrade to Visual Studio <version> and then click Upgrade.
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