- Installing Windows XP SP2 as Upgrade to Windows XP home Edition
- Posted by big dog on November 17th, 2005
I have tried to install windows XP SP2 as an update. I entered the product
key and it gives me an error message that it is invalid. Customer Service has
confirmed the product key is in fact valid.
What action should I take to overcome this problem so I can install Windows
XP SP 2? What is causing this problem
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Mike Beever
Strategic School Solutions
San Jose CA
- Posted by Carey Frisch [MVP] on November 17th, 2005
Go out and purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP
and proceed with a "Repair Install".
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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"big dog" wrote:
| I have tried to install windows XP SP2 as an update. I entered the product
| key and it gives me an error message that it is invalid. Customer Service has
| confirmed the product key is in fact valid.
|
| What action should I take to overcome this problem so I can install Windows
| XP SP 2? What is causing this problem
| --
| Mike Beever
| Strategic School Solutions
| San Jose CA
- Posted by Bruce Chambers on November 18th, 2005
big dog wrote:
> I have tried to install windows XP SP2 as an update. I entered the product
> key and it gives me an error message that it is invalid. Customer Service has
> confirmed the product key is in fact valid.
>
> What action should I take to overcome this problem so I can install Windows
> XP SP 2? What is causing this problem
If you are trying to install a WinXP Service Pack and getting the
following:
The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q326904
You need to purchase and a _legitimate_ retail or OEM full license
of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CDs and Product Keys.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directo...;EN-US;Q315341
You should also report whomever sold you this license to your local
law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded.
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