There are three ways to obtain setup keys: For support related to product keys and activation, call your Microsoft Activation Center. Please visit Microsoft Help and Support for a variety of product support options. When you call, you will be asked to provide Volume Licensing agreement information and proof of purchase. You can call the Activation Call Center to obtain the setup keys you need. There are two ways to obtain these setup keys:įor products that are available for download from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC ) Web site, the setup key is provided on the download screen. Server Setup keys are used to 'unlock' the product. If you have not installed a trial version and/or will be installing the full version of this product, available on VLSC, no key needs to be entered. For full instructions on how to activate Visual Studio 2010 with your key, click here. If you have previously installed a trial version of Visual Studio 2010, the software can be upgraded to the full version with your Volume Licensing key, without the need to reinstall the software.