getting windows updates(service packs)

[Guest]

recently a guy fix my computer that had windows me and he put xp on there now
i found out i cant get any service packs because it says the product key is
invalid how can i fix this without having to buy a brand new windows xp so i
can get the service packs?

 

[Richard Urban]

If you paid for Windows XP, take up your issue with the fellow who fixed
your computer. If you didn't pay for Windows XP, go and purchase a valid
copy from a retail store and install it on your system.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Bob I]

Reinstall your legal operating system.

 

[Guest]

you mean reinstall windows me

Reinstall your legal operating system.

 

[Bob I]

If that's all you are licensed for then, yes, reinstall Windows ME.

 

[Guest]

even assuming u have the ME cd, i don't think ME can be installed over xp
which would mean u would probably have to format your hd and risk losing data
(and any apps u haven't got a cd for). it sounds like u've had an unlicensed
copy of xp installed which sounds unpromising but MS were offeriing an
amnesty for unknowing users. i can't remember the details but letting MS know
who supplied u with the unlicensed copy was one of the criteria.