Invalid Licence Key

[Steve]

I'm trying to re-install XP Pro and my Product Code
(licence) key comes up as invalid.
I have a legal licenced copy of XP Pro.
What can I do?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

You receive a "The product key used to install Windows is invalid" error message
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Steve" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| I'm trying to re-install XP Pro and my Product Code
| (licence) key comes up as invalid.
| I have a legal licenced copy of XP Pro.
| What can I do?

 

[Steve]

-----Original Message-----
I'm trying to re-install XP Pro and my Product Code
(licence) key comes up as invalid.
I have a legal licenced copy of XP Pro.
What can I do?
.

CAUSE
This issue can occur if one or more of the following
conditions are true:
You did not enter the proper product key.
Anti-virus software is running during Setup.
The installation compact disc (CD) is damaged


I'm certain that my product key is correct

I ran a clean boot "310353 How to Perform a Clean Boot in
Windows XP" but still have the problem. It is possible
that the CD is damaged.

How can I can a replacement CD? Any other ideas?

 

[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]

I think I have it correct, but the label is beat up.
There are lots of possible errors and combinations. How
can I get a new key?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If your computer is still operational:

Retrieve your Windows XP CD key
http://michaelstevenstech.com/ViewKeyXP.htm

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

If your computer is not operational:

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I think I have it correct, but the label is beat up.
| There are lots of possible errors and combinations. How
| can I get a new key?

 

[Plato]

I'm trying to re-install XP Pro and my Product Code
(licence) key comes up as invalid.
I have a legal licenced copy of XP Pro.
What can I do?

Often its hard to read some of the characters. Chances are you're just
misreading the key you have.