Epilogue
So my computer’s new motherboard seems to have triggered an OMG NOT GENUINE response from Vista. I went into the full Reduced Functionality Mode nonsense.
Then I spent 3 hours on various forms of tech support trying to find the right phone number to call. Then 30 minutes on hold using that number.
But I’m finally back in. Dear tech deities, I hate Vista and tech support lines. YEESH.