It depends on exactly what is installed.
If pirated Volume License is installed and you need to install Retail, you
will need to perform a Repair Installation using the valid CD and Product
Key:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
Also see:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org
"rains" <> wrote in message
news:2C7AB9A4-349E-4BEB-945B-...
>I had my windows reinstalled by a certified comp guy and he prvided my a
> licensed copy of windows XP, an dno product key. I tried to download
> updates
> and got THAT message....lol I have a product key from my XP update.
>
> ? How can I change it to my key or what??????