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Please tell me how to tell which Vista ISO's are genuine Microsoft?

If you already have the license I don't think it is an issue. Last I checked I was able to activate Vista. But things change and it's been awhile. My experience has been same as @twolazy. If OP has a license and only needs to re-install that should work.

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Only way to really find out is to try it. I just looked at my Vista CD and key. I'm thinking that if I install Vista and attempt to activated it, the key is going to have to matchup on with Microsoft's data base as being not used. They will know if that particular key is active or not. So it's a crap shoot with old OS's. Who knows, you may be able to schmooze MS into giving you a break.
 
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