Validate product key

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Thomas Jones

Each time I try and put in the numbers, it tells me that it is an invaid
product key and the sticker is on the back of the computer,so I don't know
what to do nxt and I want to stay on Windows past the 30 days and I don't
want to pay anything since it should be free..
 
Thomas;
Exactly what are you doing and exactly what is happening?
The Product Key affixed to the computer is only for Windows and will
not work with another product such as Office or Word.

Are you using the Windows XP CD that came with that computer? Another
CD may not work.
 
Thomas said:
Each time I try and put in the numbers, it tells me that it is an invaid
product key and the sticker is on the back of the computer,so I don't know
what to do nxt and I want to stay on Windows past the 30 days and I don't
want to pay anything since it should be free..
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Well if the sticker (COA) is the one that came with the computer and disk i
suggest you call the MS number on the activate dialogue screen.
 
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> is _off_ while entering the
Product Key -- this isn't supposed to make a difference, but I've seen
it do so.

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



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