Product ID Key Doesn't work after SYSPREP

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I just built a WinXPSP2 Professional image for the IBM ThinkPad T-43, ran
Sysprep.exe then used Symantec Ghost 8.2 to create the image. Now, the
Product ID key on the label is no longer work when I deploy to the individual
laptop. The error said "The Product ID you entered is not valid" I verified
that it was working before. The only difference is I am using the new
Sysprep.exe released with XPSP2 downloaded from MS in the Deploy.cab vs the
sysprep.exe I had since XPSP1 (they are both Sysprep Tools 2.0)
I noticed that it said "Please see your License Agreement Administrator or
System Administrator to obtain your 25 character Volume License product key.
For more information see your product packaging" I don't remember if it said
different way before
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciate. Is it something new with SP2?
 
How to use Sysprep with Windows Product Activation or
Volume License Media to deploy Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299840

Troubleshooting invalid CD key error message during Windows XP setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637

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| I just built a WinXPSP2 Professional image for the IBM ThinkPad T-43, ran
| Sysprep.exe then used Symantec Ghost 8.2 to create the image. Now, the
| Product ID key on the label is no longer work when I deploy to the individual
| laptop. The error said "The Product ID you entered is not valid" I verified
| that it was working before. The only difference is I am using the new
| Sysprep.exe released with XPSP2 downloaded from MS in the Deploy.cab vs the
| sysprep.exe I had since XPSP1 (they are both Sysprep Tools 2.0)
| I noticed that it said "Please see your License Agreement Administrator or
| System Administrator to obtain your 25 character Volume License product key.
| For more information see your product packaging" I don't remember if it said
| different way before
| Any suggestion will be greatly appreciate. Is it something new with SP2?
 
I already done with the installation and have no problem. The problem is in
Mini Setup after running sysprep. I can't go forward unless I type the
"correct" key or shut the system down. No other choice
 
Hi there!
Sometimes the poor amount of background information can make it difficult to provide a good answer.
If you are a home user then Sysprep is of no use to you and a simple straight image will do (using Ghost or any similar software).You cannot use sysprep for home computers when using a normal retail version of Windows XP
If you are a network admin then you a forced to use a VLK (Volume License Key) when you prepare the "inf" file using the sysprep management program. If you do not use a VLK it will no work no matter what.

If I am not clear enough please send more info.

Cheers
 
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