If you see the following message while visiting Windows Update:
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
You'll have to purchase a new, legitimate, "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional
and perform a "repair install".
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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"bigfish" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
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| when i try and install xp pro sevice pack 1 i keep getting a error message (invald key code upgrade not
installed .)
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| the key code is the one off the cd case which came with the pc any ideas please ?
