Legal CD Key

[Guest]

I haveing problem...currently i can't do the window update due to the invalid
CD key when install the Win XP. Currently i ahve a legal window XP and not
intend to re-install the entire OS due to some reason.

Is there any way to change my current CD key to new one so that i can do the
window update.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

The only way to change the product key (unless you have a volume license,
which I doubt) is to do a repair installation with the legal key.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Special Access]

I haveing problem...currently i can't do the window update due to the invalid
CD key when install the Win XP. Currently i ahve a legal window XP and not
intend to re-install the entire OS due to some reason.

Is there any way to change my current CD key to new one so that i can do the
window update.

That would depend on the OS you currently have installed, and the OS
you have a valid key for. IF they are both the same version (Pro,
corp, home) then you can change the key. IF they are different (Pro
vs corp, or pro vs home) then you can't simply change the key.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315341&FR=1
is how to do an inplace upgrade (or reinstallation of the SAME
version) of XP

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I haveing problem...currently i can't do the window update due to the invalid
CD key when install the Win XP. Currently i ahve a legal window XP and not
intend to re-install the entire OS due to some reason.

Is there any way to change my current CD key to new one so that i can do the
window update.

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 a _legitimate_ retail or OEM full license
of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CDs and Product Keys.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

You should also report whomever sold you this license to your local
law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded.



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Bruce Chambers

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both at once. - RAH

 

[Kerry Brown]

I haveing problem...currently i can't do the window update due to the
invalid
CD key when install the Win XP. Currently i ahve a legal window XP and not
intend to re-install the entire OS due to some reason.

Is there any way to change my current CD key to new one so that i can do
the
window update.

Check out the following links:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/genuine.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en

I'm not saying you have a counterfeit or pirate copy of XP but it is
possible. The above links will help you to figure out if you have a
legitimate copy. If you are still unsure then phone the anti-piracy hotline
from the above links.

Kerry

 

[Richard Urban]

You certainly ARE going to have to reinstall the operating system for some
reason.

Do a repair install if you have a LEGAL copy of Windows XP Professional. If
you have a LEGAL copy of Windows XP Home you will have to perform a
format/install - wipe everything off of your Windows partition.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Chuck]

Well, maybe--
I've had this message occur as well on valid keys. Some times repeated
repair installs and orther problems such as updates can result in the
message. A call to MS usually gets things cleared up. At least with an MSDN
subscription, you don't get much hassle about such things.

 

[Guest]

force a reactivation ...
select activate by telephone
click change product key , and enter the new one and then activate