product key and sp1and2

[Ora Libby]

I have tried several times to download SP1 and SP2 and when i try it tells
me that the product key i installed my software with is not the correct on
for my disk but it is the key that came with the disk is there anything I
can do to get around this?

Thanks,
O

 

[Guest]

Check your product key with the one in the PC and see if they match.
Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.41
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD (it is FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have tried several times to download SP1 and SP2 and when i try
it tells me that the product key i installed my software with is
not the correct on for my disk but it is the key that came with the
disk is there anything I can do to get around this?

First off - of the two service packs for Windows XP - you only need SP2.. It
includes SP1 and every patch released after SP1 and up to SP2. Then you
will need to get the 39+ patches after SP2 was released as well.

Secondly - are you sure the key that was used (is in use) to install Windows
XP is the one that came with your Windows XP CD?

Use one of these to get the installed key:

Belarc Advisor
http://belarc.com/free_download.html

Magical JellyBean Keyfinder v1.5B3
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/kfbeta.shtml


- Is your Windows XP CD an OEM or Retail version? (Boxed or is there a
sticker on your PC?)


You may want to read this:

You receive a "The product key used to install Windows is invalid" error
message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326904

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Open "My Computer" and click on Help > Is This Copy of Windows Legal?
and click on "Validate Now".

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I have tried several times to download SP1 and SP2 and when i try it tells
| me that the product key i installed my software with is not the correct on
| for my disk but it is the key that came with the disk is there anything I
| can do to get around this?
|
| Thanks,
| O

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

What is the EXACT error message?
That does not seem like it.

See if this applies:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have tried several times to download SP1 and SP2 and when i try it tells
me that the product key i installed my software with is not the correct on
for my disk but it is the key that came with the disk is there anything I
can do to get around this?

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.


--

Bruce Chambers

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both at once. - RAH

 

[Ora Libby]

I have already paid for the product once isn't there a reg key i can edit or
anything?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have already paid for the product once isn't there a reg key i
can edit or anything?

Not if the key you paid for was garbage.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have already paid for the product once isn't there a reg key i can edit or
anything?

No, there's no registry key to edit. And if the "product" for which you
paid wasn't legitimate, to start with, you've no option but to purchase
a legitimate license. Or use a different OS.


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Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
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