invalid keys

[ahlinnthit]

now, i want to upgrade xpsp1a .
but error message appear .
invalid serial keys.
what happen?
why did message appear?
pls, help me and then how do me?

thnk for any help.

 

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

now, i want to upgrade xpsp1a .
but error message appear .
invalid serial keys.
what happen?
why did message appear?
pls, help me and then how do me?

If you are getting this error when you try and install SP1a you may have a
pirated copy of Windows XP.
see
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326904

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[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Are you trying to install Service Pack 1a 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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