Can't Download Windows Update Service Pack

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Gavin

When ever i try to download the critical windows update
service pack it never completes it because this copy of
windows XP was used on my old computer and it says the
Product number had already been used or is invalid or
something.
Please can somebody help me?
Thanks
 
Hi

You may like to direct your question to the Windows Update News Group:

news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsupdate

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| When ever i try to download the critical windows update
| service pack it never completes it because this copy of
| windows XP was used on my old computer and it says the
| Product number had already been used or is invalid or
| something.
| Please can somebody help me?
| Thanks
 
Greetings --

If you are trying to install Service Pack 1a and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

You need to purchase and use a _legitimate_ full retail copy of
WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CD and Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

Remember, you should also report whomever sold you the pirated
software to the pertinent law enforcement agencies; you've been
defrauded.


Bruce Chambers
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