N Nour Feb 5, 2004 #1 i downloaded sp1a and tried installing it but an error message says that the activation key is not correct
i downloaded sp1a and tried installing it but an error message says that the activation key is not correct
C Carey Frisch [MVP] Feb 5, 2004 #2 If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update to SP1: 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/
If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update to SP1: 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/
