Invalid product code

[Guest]

I am unable to get XP updates because of an invalid product code. XP came
with the purchase of my PC. Is there any way to get these updates?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Please see the following:

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

Run the Windows XP Product Key Validation Assistant:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx

If you are getting the following error message when attempti­ng to update:

"The product key used to install Windows is invalid"

You'll have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP P­rofessional
and perform a "Repair Install" using the new Windows XP Pro ­CD and Product Key
that comes with it. (You cannot simply change the Product K­ey)

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

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| I am unable to get XP updates because of an invalid product code. XP came
| with the purchase of my PC. Is there any way to get these updates?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am unable to get XP updates because of an invalid product code. XP came
with the purchase of my PC. Is there any way to get these updates?

If you are trying to install a WinXP Service Pack 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

Also, if a valid WinXP license was supposed to be included in the
transaction, don't forget to report whomever sold you the computer to
your local law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded.


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Bruce Chambers

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