problem with updating

[akef]

Hi,

I'm using XP Pro and I want to update my system with
latest patches available at
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/default.a
spx?ln=en-us
However, when i get there, i get this message (Cannot
validate the product key).
I have an original CD and already activated. What do you
think the problem is?
Please help.

Rgds,
Akef

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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

Is Your Copy of Windows Legal?
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx

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

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

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| Hi,
|
| I'm using XP Pro and I want to update my system with
| latest patches available at
| http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/default.a
| spx?ln=en-us
| However, when i get there, i get this message (Cannot
| validate the product key).
| I have an original CD and already activated. What do you
| think the problem is?
| Please help.
|
| Rgds,
| Akef

 

[Guest]

Hi and thanks for the reply.
I'm not receiving the message 'product key used to
install Windows is invalid'. I'm receiving 'Cannot
validate the product key'

My copy is already activated and registered but I don't
know why i'm getting this message in the update link!!

 

[Guest]

try v4 for the update site as v5 is (i think) still beta