Start here and verify the key is valid:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm
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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
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> Hi!
> I've never done this before but I need help. I was able
> to download some security & critical updates for my newly
> purchased Windows XP professional. But when I tried to
> download the Service Paks 1 and 2 I received an error
> message saying it failed. The messeage that came up
> was "invalid key code". How the heck can that be?? I
> know when I installed the program from the disk I DID
> accidentally type a wrong number but the program would
> not proceed until I typed in the correct number. Any one
> know what I should do to get the service packs loaded????
>
> Thanks for any and all help.
>
> ShadoDancr
>