M MS Oct 18, 2003 #1 Can't setup sp1, says keyproduct invalid, is there anyway I can change the key product without formating?
Can't setup sp1, says keyproduct invalid, is there anyway I can change the key product without formating?
C Carey Frisch [MVP] Oct 18, 2003 #2 You'll need to purchase a "full retail version" of Windows XP Pro, and use the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key to perform a "repair install". An upgrade version of XP will not work in this instance. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - | Can't setup sp1, says keyproduct invalid, is there anyway | I can change the key product without formating?
You'll need to purchase a "full retail version" of Windows XP Pro, and use the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key to perform a "repair install". An upgrade version of XP will not work in this instance. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - | Can't setup sp1, says keyproduct invalid, is there anyway | I can change the key product without formating?
