Hi,

Our systems came in with Windows XP (original or XP10) as some systems
needed to be reloaded. We choose to create a Slipstreamed version with SP2
and then made an image using Nortons ghost. Our problem is all the Product
keys no longer match the sticker on the system. When we attempt to change the
product key and reactivate using the MS article(
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q328874) , we get an
invalid code error. (We think there may be new codes for SP2?)

Does anyone know how we can resolve this?

Markp wrote:
The article you quote..

How to change the Volume Licensing product key on a computer that is running
Windows XP SP1 and later versions of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874

Is for changing an illegitimate volume license key for a legitimate volume
license key. It *will not* change a volume license key to an OEM.. Which
is the "sticker on the machine" type of installation/media.

You may be able to use the Magic Jellybean Keyfinder to change the key from
an OEM key to another OEM key..

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Thank you Shenan for the post., I see what you mean after re-reading the
article.


Mark

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

The webs we weave.......The slipstreaming SP2 into a xp cd is only valid
with a retail copy of xp,not a OEM xp copy...You've ruined the cd,contact
the mfg for a new one...

"Markp" wrote: