My XP PRO key isn't working after re format 3

[PamelaDawn]

Hi. I had to reformat my hard drive. Now that I am reloading my XP PRo, it will not accept my key. I am desperate! Please help!!!

 

[jsundin3]

call microsoft.........sorry JeffS

 

[EnemyGateIsDown]

Not sure if this is the problem in your case, but if the key you have is an old one and you have moved to SP1, then it may be due to the activation key algorithm changing between these two service packs. In this case you may have to get a new key from MS.

HTH

Chris

 

[JonJontheMighty]

I have just had the same problem,must have spent 2hrs trying varous combinations ie thought maybe disc cases had got mixed (XP Pro XP, Office. W2K, W2k Office.) Service Paks, several discs. The XP number contained a 'D',looking a bit closer, I thought try a 'B' I did and it worked!
Look closly at your 25 dig 'number' and see if there is any possibility of the same, even now the B looks like a D
It is so simple that I inserted the wrong letter for at least 20 mins before embarking on 'the case chase! Now I keep a log.Hope it helps! jonjontheMighty

 

[linney]

310637 - Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

326904 - Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326904&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

http://groups.google.com/groups?sou...8&oe=UTF-8&q="invalid+product+key"+windows+xp

 

[Bobg1]

If you have to reinstall Windows XP you normally will have to re-activate too. Well not anymore. Just copy wpa.dbl after you activated the first time. It is located in the system32 folder. Now if you reinstall Windows XP just copy the file back and you're up and running again.

 

[PamelaDawn]

Thanks a bunch everyone! I finally got it working again. I appreciate everyone's assistance! Have a fabulous day!