Valid product key fails after sysprep run

[perplexed]

ran sysprep on computer.
when boot same computer and go thru mini install,
rejects valid windows product code. now can do
nothing more.

 

[k2list]

FWIW, I experienced the same situation with a RIS installation.
I deleted the defective RIS installation, created a new one, and it worked
without problems.

I suspect that one or more of my source files was corrupted.

Try recloning your computer with the same image and rerunning sysprep. More
likely, you'll have to recreate the image. I suggest that you use a
different source for the w2k installation files.

 

[Scott McArthur [MSFT]]

Patti,

If it is rejecting the cdkey then it is not the correct key for that media.
CDKEYS are media and SKU specific. For example trying to use a oem cdkey
on a retail installation or using a retail key on OEM installation. Using
a Professional key on a server installation or the other way around. If
you can provide some more details we can determine why the key is not
working

Scott McArthur[MS]
Microsoft Windows Server Setup Support
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
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| ran sysprep on computer.
| when boot same computer and go thru mini install,
| rejects valid windows product code. now can do
| nothing more.
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