Invalid CD Key message...

[Daniel]

The computer I have is a custom built PC, and I ordered a
copy of Windows XP Pro for it. Just recently I decided
to reformat, but when I go to enter my CD Key it says
invalid CD Key??? What is wrong?? Ive checked to make
sure im entering it correctly, but it continues to
say "Invalid CD Key".

Daniel

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Are you using the CD that came with that Product Key?
There are various versions and they are not interchangeable.

Look very close.
O-0, S-5, B-8 and others look alike.
Have someone else try, sometimes another set of eyes and fingers can
get it.

 

[Guest]

There are no 8's, B's, 0's, o's, S's, or 5's in my key.
Ive already had a different set of eyes look over it too.

Daniel

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Daniel;
Have you ever used that particular CD with that particular Product Key
before?
If not and you can not get it to work, the dealer may have given you
the wrong combination since differences are not interchangeable.

Is Windows XP OEM or retail?
does the CD have the edge to edge Microsoft hologram.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html

 

[Guest]

My suggestion would be to call the retailer and have u
email you another key to use or send you another disk

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You need to examine the Product Key very carefully. It's awfully
easy to mistake a "B" for an "8," a "G" for a "6," an "S" for a "5,"
or a "Q" for a "0" or "O." Fortunately, Microsoft had the good sense
to leave the "1's," "I's," "O's," and "0's" out of the equation.
Also, be sure that your CapsLock if _off_ while entering the Product
Key.

Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637


Bruce Chambers

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[Guest]

Its always the stupidest little thing!! The CD for
Windows XP Upgrade looks very similar to the actual full
Windows XP, you can figure out which one i was using.
Doht!!!

Daniel