Install of XP on new laptop not accepted by MS update

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Les Grundhaus

Just bought a stripped dell Latitude lease return from
ebay. Installed my XP CD, and MS says my registration
code is invalid and refuses to allow XP update. Could be
because the initial logon was with my wife's IDs instead
of mine.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Les
 
If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update:

Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&Product=winxp

You'll have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional
and perform a "Repair Install" using the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key
that comes with it. (You cannot simply change the Product Key)

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Just bought a stripped dell Latitude lease return from
| ebay. Installed my XP CD, and MS says my registration
| code is invalid and refuses to allow XP update. Could be
| because the initial logon was with my wife's IDs instead
| of mine.
|
| Any suggestions?
|
| Thanks.
|
| Les
 
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