Win2k won't recognize Win2k CD key

[Guest]

I have the problem described in KB article 266668, "Add/Remove Programs tool
displays installed programs incorrectly." The described fix requires that I
run Winnt32.exe from the Win2k installation CD. When I try, I'm prompted for
the CD key. When I enter the key, I get "The CD Key which you entered is
invalid. Please try again." I get this no matter what key I enter, and no
matter which CD I use. I've used the original CD that came with the Dell
Optiplex and CDs borrowed from other people, but no success. I've
double-checked the obvious stuff (zeros vs. "O"s, etc.), used the CD key that
Win2k says it's using, and used the CD key printed on the CD case, but still
I get the message that the key is invalid.

Any fix short of re-imaging the machine?

Thanks.

-- Jeff Greinert

 

[Dave Patrick]

Give this a go.
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml

From the "Run" box try;
regsvr32 %windir%\system32\appwiz.cpl

regsvr32 %windir%\system32\webvw.dll
to rebuild several *.htt files

If unsuccessful try
sfc /purgecache
sfc /scannow

Or try the regedits described in;
Add/Remove Programs Tool Displays Installed Programs Incorrectly
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=266668

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If the problem persists, you'll likely need to perform an in-place upgrade.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

Be sure to apply these to your repair install before connecting to any
network.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
|I have the problem described in KB article 266668, "Add/Remove Programs
tool
| displays installed programs incorrectly." The described fix requires that
I
| run Winnt32.exe from the Win2k installation CD. When I try, I'm prompted
for
| the CD key. When I enter the key, I get "The CD Key which you entered is
| invalid. Please try again." I get this no matter what key I enter, and
no
| matter which CD I use. I've used the original CD that came with the Dell
| Optiplex and CDs borrowed from other people, but no success. I've
| double-checked the obvious stuff (zeros vs. "O"s, etc.), used the CD key
that
| Win2k says it's using, and used the CD key printed on the CD case, but
still
| I get the message that the key is invalid.
|
| Any fix short of re-imaging the machine?
|
| Thanks.
|
| -- Jeff Greinert
|

 

[Guest]

Thanks. I've already used Magical Jelly Bean to verify the CD key being
used, and have tried the KB266668 regedits, but haven't tried re-registering
webvw.dll and haven't tried the sfc commands, so I'll give 'em a whirl. I
also did notice that the KB266668 article's been updated, so I'll go through
it again. Thanks again.

-- Jeff

 

[Dave Patrick]

You're welcome.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Thanks. I've already used Magical Jelly Bean to verify the CD key being
| used, and have tried the KB266668 regedits, but haven't tried
re-registering
| webvw.dll and haven't tried the sfc commands, so I'll give 'em a whirl. I
| also did notice that the KB266668 article's been updated, so I'll go
through
| it again. Thanks again.
|
| -- Jeff