Install SP 1a

[Ken]

While installing SP1a from either CD or Internet, I get
the message that Product Key is invalid. The OS is a
legally acquired software so I'm not sure why the message.

Any Ideas?

K

 

[Wesley]

I had the same problem. I had to call up my computer
maufacture and get the problem straightened out. IF your
computer came preinstalled with windows xp i suggest you
do the same. I dont know what you can do if you bought
the retail version. I guess you could go to the store
you bought it from with your proof of purchase or call up
microsoft and make sure to have your proof of purchase
with you.

 

[Steven Liu [MSFT]]

Hi Ken,

This may occur if the product key that you are using to install Windows XP
matches either of the two product keys that have been determined by
Microsoft to not be valid.


These two product keys create a product ID that matches one of the
following product IDs (where <X> is any numeric value):


- <XXXXX>-640-0000356-23<XXX>

- <XXXXX>-640-2001765-23<XXX>

For more information, let's refer to the article:

326904 Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326904

Thanks for using Microsoft News Group!

Sincerely,

Steven Liu

Microsoft Online Partner Support

MCSE 2000

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| While installing SP1a from either CD or Internet, I get
| the message that Product Key is invalid. The OS is a
| legally acquired software so I'm not sure why the message.
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| Any Ideas?
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| K
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