XP validation for Windows Update

[Guest]

I had a PC crash and decided to re-build the PC. Originally the OS was
Windows ME (yes, I know, a long time ago!), and I had purchased an proper
retail XP Upgrade disc. I'd upgraded the PC and have been using it with no
real problems since 2004. On this latest rebuild, I've been forced into
Windows update and it says my PC/XP combination is not legal. Consequently,
I cannot receive any updates. Any ideas how I correct this?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Please follow this WGA troubleshooting procedure:

1. Download and install the WGA Diagnostic Tool:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012

2. After running the WGA Diagnostic Tool, click
on "Copy to Clipboard".

3. Visit the following website and create a post in the
"WGA Validation Problems" forum and paste the
results of the WGA Diagnostic Data in your post.
http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/default.aspx?SiteID=25

4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and
recommend an appropriate solution.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I had a PC crash and decided to re-build the PC. Originally the OS was
| Windows ME (yes, I know, a long time ago!), and I had purchased an proper
| retail XP Upgrade disc. I'd upgraded the PC and have been using it with no
| real problems since 2004. On this latest rebuild, I've been forced into
| Windows update and it says my PC/XP combination is not legal. Consequently,
| I cannot receive any updates. Any ideas how I correct this?