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 to SP1:
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
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
Reporting Piracy
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/Reporting.mspx
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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"mukul" <> wrote in message:
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| Does anyone else had problem installing Win XP SP1? If any
| one with solution please reply. I was not able to install,
| error message came product key incorrect. Both the time i
| tried to install from Cd as well as internet, is there
| any solution. Help me.