If you attended one of the many Microsoft InstallFest events, then you received a copy of Visual Studio 2008 Profession, but it was a trial copy with a time limit on it (mine was 90 days).

When your permanent copy comes in, use the following steps to upgrade your VS2008 to a licensed version.

To upgrade the Trial Edition:

1. On the Start menu, choose Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, choose Add or Remove Programs.
3. Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Codename Orcas Professional and then click Change/Remove.
4. On the Visual Studio Codename Orcas Maintenance screen, enter the product key in the section Upgrade to Visual Studio Codename Orcas Professional and then click Upgrade.

Note: Product keys are found on the sleeve of the DVD or CD, or if you ordered a product key online, sent to you in email.