Re: xp sp2 update

Please see the following:

You receive a "The product key used to install Windows is invalid" error message:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

Run the Windows XP Product Key Validation Assistant:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...s/default.mspx

If you are getting the following error message when attempting to update:

"The product key used to install Windows is invalid"

You'll have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP Professional
and perform a "Repair Install" using the new Windows XP Pro CD and Product Key
that comes with it. (You cannot simply change the Product Key)

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
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"sol" wrote:

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