serial number

[anonymous]

I think I mistyped my serial number or something like it,
cause I installed windows XP pro with an authentic serial
number. (not illegal version) I've installed other
programs and alike. Then Windows asked for an update
(service pack or something?) wich I tried to download
when I got informed that I was running under a false
serial number. How can I retype my serial number without
having to reinstall everything (which wasn't easy for me).

Thanks in advance

(e-mail address removed)

 

[Jamie Morris]

When you activate windows Xp it should allow you to enter the proper windows
key so that the SP will work.

I had the same issue the first time i redid my dell, thier generic key
(image) would not work, but it allowed me to type in the one on my case
sticker to activate

Jamie

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

If you had "mis-typed" the Product Key, the installation would not
have continued. (The odds of accidentally typing in a correct Key are
nearly astronomical.)

Are you trying to install Service Pack 1 and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

You need to purchase and use a legitimate full retail copy of
WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CD and Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

Remember, you should also report whomever sold you the pirated
software to the pertinent law enforcement agencies; you've been
defrauded.


Bruce Chambers

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