installing win xp professional sp1

[M.BHARANITHARAN]

dear sir
yesterday i downloaded sp1 for xp professional while
installing its giving error message
invalid key contact system administrator
pls give your suggestion
regards
bharani

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

Only way to fix the problem is to perform a repair install
using a legitimate "full version" XP Pro CD and Product Key.
Afterward, visit the Windows Update web site to download
all the critical patches and updates.


How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| dear sir
| yesterday i downloaded sp1 for xp professional while
| installing its giving error message
| invalid key contact system administrator
| pls give your suggestion
| regards
| bharani

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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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