product key wont work!!

[Guest]

i've checked several times to make sure i typed the
product key correctly and i have but each time i get a
message that says "the pid is invalid for this version of
windows xp,provide the pid that came with the windows xp
upgrade cd." but its the correct product key

 

[Jerry]

The PID (Product ID) is NOT the same as the key code you type in when
installing software.

 

[Darrell Gorter[MSFT]]

Hello
From the message it sounds like the product key is not for the media that
you are using.
The media appears is Upgrade Media. My guess is that this key is not for
Upgrade Media.
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]

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[hawk]

Where did you get the "Product Key"? Do you have a legal copy the
program? And you know, Product ID and Product Key are NOT the same.

hawk

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

make sure that you are not transposing B for 8, l for 1, and that you type
it in EXACTLY as it appears.
If you are sure that you have typed it in accurately, then you have an
invalid PID,


Bobby

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You need to examine the Product Key very carefully. It's
awfully easy to mistake a "B" for an "8," a "G" for a "6," an "S" for
a "5," or a "Q" for a "0" or "O." Fortunately, Microsoft had the good
sense to leave the "1's," "I's," "O's," and "0's" out of the equation.
Also, be sure that your CapsLock if _off_ while entering the Product
Key.

Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637


Bruce Chambers
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[Guest]

try using the MS help line, they can activate it for u