re-input cd-key for win xp pro

[seawolves121]

i downloaded xp sp 1 but it says that my cd-key isn't valid. i found a valid cd-key and i was just wondering how to input this new cd-key in.

 

[smah]

"i found a valid cd-key" - makes me wonder where you 'found' it. This invalid cd key is usually due to piracy. If your new key is valid, you can find your answer at the MS website.

 

[wlpsyp]

My thoughts exactely Smah.

 

[browolf]

Indeed,
I say if u cant find the answer by yourself, forget about sp1.

i dont think the ms website would tell u that even if it was a legal key....helping ppl get round sp1 piracy detection.....

anyway it's not that your original key is invalid it's that sp1 knows it's one of many widely circulated keys.
chances are if you've "found another" in the same way, that one wont work either. ===============
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[linney]

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

 

[browolf]

well i never... ;-) ===============
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[Beer4meok]

To answer your question look at thread779-474945 Dave

 

[duker1]

seawolves 121.

Go to the news group , alt.os.winxp and ask the same question, you just might find out what you need.

 

[WallyWeasel]

goto

http://www.astalavista.box.sk/

search for windows xp sp 1

You will find your answer there.