Windows Server 2008 R2 Activation Keys question - Bought a copy at a garage sale

Hi, i recently (two days ago) bought a big box of old/newish computer stuff from a guy at a garage sale/business surplus sale. included were 40 copies of a tax program and then randomly tossed in the box was a copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 with a intact
key. the sticker has not been removed from the case, but it is exposed.
i am nervous about installing it onto my server as i dont want to break everything i have setup if the keys are used. is there a way to see if these upgrade keys are used or not before i install? or how difficult would it be to rollback the changes if the
keys are used in fact? i am nervous about doing this upgrade without knowing as it took me a bit of time to get my server set the way i wanted it and i am not too computer savvy.
i know that the copy of the server software is a legitimate due to all the nice sticker security. the ribbons are in perfect condition and such.

Hi Phyrosis,
Agree with Dave, for licensing related issue, you’d better contact Microsoft licensing team. In the United States and Canada, you may call the licensing team directly at 1-800-426-9400
(select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. In this way, you will know the detailed information about license.
Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx to find contact information
in their locations.
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