error installing XP2 service pack

When I try to install service pack, I get message that it can not be
installed because I may not have a valid product key. I do have a valid key,
how to solve this problem?

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;883254
You receive a "The product key used to install Microsoft Windows may not be valid"
error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 2

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...w/default.mspx
Use the Windows Validation Assistant


"jeva" <> wrote in message
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> When I try to install service pack, I get message that it can not be
> installed because I may not have a valid product key. I do have a valid key,
> how to solve this problem?

See if this applies:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"jeva" <> wrote in message
news:7776830D-616A-4C3F-BD53-...
> When I try to install service pack, I get message that it can not be
> installed because I may not have a valid product key. I do have a
> valid key,
> how to solve this problem?