the item isn't really worth much without the acti-key.. you can check if the disc has a built in key when you explore the disc on any pc running win 7. you put the disc in the dvd drive and click on cancel when the install window comes up. then you look at the bottom of the list of files and if there is an activate windows file is there, that contains the activate key. check it then post an update on here if there is what i described...
yeah, the only process you can do with this is "install only" you would still need to purchase a product key for activation! perfect for reinstalling if you have an ublimited/open limited use activation key! with no install CD's