SP1 update problem

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Mr. Thompson

I just installed XP Pro two days ago. Today, I get a message that it's time
for updates. Windows tells me that I need Service Pack 1. I begin to DL it
and then it says that I have an invalid CD Key. What's up with that? I used
the one that came with the CD. I'm starting to think I screwed up leaving
WinME, and I HATED WinME. Thanks for any help.
 
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904

Reporting Microsoft Software Piracy
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/


Purchase a new "full version" of Windows XP Professional
from a reliable source.

Then you'll need to perform a repair install using your
new Windows XP "full version" CD and Product Key:

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

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Nicholas

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| I just installed XP Pro two days ago. Today, I get a message that it's time
| for updates. Windows tells me that I need Service Pack 1. I begin to DL it
| and then it says that I have an invalid CD Key. What's up with that? I used
| the one that came with the CD. I'm starting to think I screwed up leaving
| WinME, and I HATED WinME. Thanks for any help.
|
|
 
James;
Registration has nothing to do with that message.
That message normally comes up when someone attempts to install SP1 on
a stolen license.
 
Does it fit this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326904
If it does, you most likely have a pirated Windows XP Pro.
If it is pirated, you need to contact the seller and/or Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.asp
One of the features of Service Pack 1 is to detect pirated copies of
windows XP.
Also you have 3 options to become legal:
1. Go back to the previous OS:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303661
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314052
This may or may not work depending on the installation options used.
2. Perform a Clean Install with the OS of your choice destroying ALL
data.
3. Purchase Windows XP Pro (Home will not work) and perform a Repair
Installation using the new valid key and CD:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
 
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