Repair install question

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Gordon Price

I have a Windows XP install that is having issues, and I have attempted to
do a Repair Install (Not a Repair with Recover Console). However, once it
gets along a ways, it is now asking for the CD key. It makes no sense to me
that a REPAIR of an already installed OS would require a CD key, but it also
doesn't surprise me that MS would do this. So, is this the expected
behavior, or has something gone wrong? Also, we did the original install
with a WINNT.SIF file on a floppy to manage the whole process. Can I reuse
the same file, I am guessing with the Reformat line set to NO? The whole
process seems less than satisfactory.

Best,
Gordon
 
Gordon;
Yes that is normal and expected to need the key.
That is also a common procedure used when it is necessary to change
the key.
Just insert the key follow the prompts and you will be done in 30 -60
minutes.
 
Gordon said:
I have a Windows XP install that is having issues, and I have
attempted to do a Repair Install (Not a Repair with Recover Console).
However, once it gets along a ways, it is now asking for the CD key.
It makes no sense to me that a REPAIR of an already installed OS
would require a CD key, but it also doesn't surprise me that MS would
do this. So, is this the expected behavior, or has something gone
wrong? Also, we did the original install with a WINNT.SIF file on a
floppy to manage the whole process. Can I reuse the same file, I am
guessing with the Reformat line set to NO? The whole process seems
less than satisfactory.
Best,
Gordon
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Why would you not expect what is essentially an upgrade install over your
existing system to not require a product key?
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Michael Stevens said:
Why would you not expect what is essentially an upgrade install over your
existing system to not require a product key?
Click to expand...

I don't think of it as an upgrade, I think of it as a REPAIR, as that is
what it is called. My understanding is, it REPAIRS an EXISTING install. So
no need for a CD key. I can't REPAIR WindowsME with a WindowsXP CD, that is
an UPGRADE, and should require a CD key. Semantics maybe, but still BS on
Microsoft's part.

Gordon
 
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