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After a reinstall, my usual pc guy installed XP Pro,(VLK), instead of the OEM
XP home edition, which I have a coa for. When I do a MS update, the message"
Validation Failure: Product Key Failed Validation[0x80080220] The product key
found on your computer is from a Volume License Key (VLK), which has been
blocked. A VLK is typically licensed to organizations who want to use
multiple copies of Windows. However, if a VLK is reported as stolen or
leaked, it is then blocked from passing through validation."
My machine is currently set to obtain windows update automatically.
At the moment I can't place my hands on the XP home disks, due to a recent
home move, but I don't think they are lost.
I'm concerned that Big brother is now watching more closely, and that I may
not be getting all the relevent updates for my computer. If I cant find the
original disks, I would fork out some cash for another OEM version, but I
heard somewhere that even if you have a VLK blocked copy of XP,that you can
purchase a fresh key and reactivate the software to pass validation.But im
not sure how to go about this or what the cost compared to an OEM disk would
be. Basically I want to avoid an uninstall/reinstall, and am looking for the
best way forward.at a reasonable price.
XP home edition, which I have a coa for. When I do a MS update, the message"
Validation Failure: Product Key Failed Validation[0x80080220] The product key
found on your computer is from a Volume License Key (VLK), which has been
blocked. A VLK is typically licensed to organizations who want to use
multiple copies of Windows. However, if a VLK is reported as stolen or
leaked, it is then blocked from passing through validation."
My machine is currently set to obtain windows update automatically.
At the moment I can't place my hands on the XP home disks, due to a recent
home move, but I don't think they are lost.
I'm concerned that Big brother is now watching more closely, and that I may
not be getting all the relevent updates for my computer. If I cant find the
original disks, I would fork out some cash for another OEM version, but I
heard somewhere that even if you have a VLK blocked copy of XP,that you can
purchase a fresh key and reactivate the software to pass validation.But im
not sure how to go about this or what the cost compared to an OEM disk would
be. Basically I want to avoid an uninstall/reinstall, and am looking for the
best way forward.at a reasonable price.