Invalid Key???

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Evan Patton

I am trying to reinstall Windows XP after upgrading my
computer (see my post in Hardware). Unfortunately,
whenever I enter my CD key Windows says it's not valid
even though it's the same key I installed it with the
first time. I'm not really up to spending another $300,
so is there any way that I can get this installed with my
old key?

I didn't put my key here for security purposes. I will be
willing to share it with MVPs and support personnel only.

Evan
 
Evan;
Are you using the key that came with the CD you are using?
There are many different types of each and they are not
interchangeable.

If you have used this key with this CD before, you may be mistyping
the key.
Look very closely.
5-S, O-0, G-6, B-8 and others look alike.
Have someone else try, sometimes another set of eyes and fingers can
get it.
 
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


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