XP Pro product key from MSDN sub not working

[Guest]

I am trying to install XP Pro using the product code I got with my MSDN
subscription but I get "invalid product code". I have tried several times and
I am certain I am entering the code correctly. Is there a certain version or
ISO that I need to use this prod code with? I am installing from an older
valid copy of XP Pro volume license CD. Thanks -Frank

 

[Guest]

Yes, the MSDN subscription product key needs to be used with the MSDN ISO.

You'll be able to download the ISO from the MSDN web site.

 

[R. McCarty]

MSDN downloads are basically "Retail" based copies and a VLK
source disk will not validate with them. You should use the disk(s)
from the MSDN shipments or download the appropriate software
from the subscription downloads site.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I am trying to install XP Pro using the product code I got with my MSDN
subscription but I get "invalid product code". I have tried several
times and I am certain I am entering the code correctly. Is there a
certain version or ISO that I need to use this prod code with? I am
installing from an older valid copy of XP Pro volume license CD.

Why don't you use the CDs/DVDs coming along with your MSDN subscription.
Note: Retail license != Volume license
http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/faq/ (excerpt)

| Microsoft Office 2003 is an exception, and accepts both retail and
| volume license keys.

 

[Guest]

That's what I thought. I will give that a try, thanks