windows xp profesional service packs

[Robert Cortez]

My system keeps telling me I need this service pack
update, When downloading service pack, it performs my
system inv. and suddenly error screen saying invalid
produt id code. how can I obtain a valid code, I purchased
computer as is thru e bay. p4 intel processor 64 m 500mg
hrtz, it is also a non name brand

[Shawn Barton]

Did the computer you bought come with an original CD?

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/htt/


Shawn

"Robert Cortez" > wrote in message
...
> My system keeps telling me I need this service pack
> update, When downloading service pack, it performs my
> system inv. and suddenly error screen saying invalid
> produt id code. how can I obtain a valid code, I purchased
> computer as is thru e bay. p4 intel processor 64 m 500mg
> hrtz, it is also a non name brand

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Robert,

You may have a pirated copy of WindowsXP, see:

Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326904

If so, you are going to need to purchase a legal copy and do a repair
installation with the valid Product Key.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Robert Cortez" > wrote in message
...
> My system keeps telling me I need this service pack
> update, When downloading service pack, it performs my
> system inv. and suddenly error screen saying invalid
> produt id code. how can I obtain a valid code, I purchased
> computer as is thru e bay. p4 intel processor 64 m 500mg
> hrtz, it is also a non name brand

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Are you trying to install Service Pack 1 and getting the
following:

The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904

Purchase and use a legitimate full copy of WinXP Pro to perform a
repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, using the new CD and
Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

You should also contact eBay and inform them that the seller from
whom you bought the PC is peddling pirated software via their service.


Bruce Chambers

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"Robert Cortez" > wrote in message
...
> My system keeps telling me I need this service pack
> update, When downloading service pack, it performs my
> system inv. and suddenly error screen saying invalid
> produt id code. how can I obtain a valid code, I purchased
> computer as is thru e bay. p4 intel processor 64 m 500mg
> hrtz, it is also a non name brand