product key

[dianer]

when i try to download service pack 1 i get an error
message that my product key is not valid, however, it
doesnt give me a place to put the product key. how to
fix that?

 

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=328874
HOW TO: Change the Volume Licensing Product Key on a Windows XP SP1-Based
Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661
How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314052
How to Manually Remove Windows XP and Restore Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows Millennium

Purchase Windows XP Pro (Win XP Home won't work) and perform a Repair
Installation using the new valid key and CD:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Are you trying to install Service Pack 1 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 use a legitimate full copy of WinXP Pro
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, using the
new CD and Product Key.

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

Remember, you should also report whomever sold you the pirated
software to your local law enforcement agency.


Bruce Chambers

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