I think my product key is pirated

[Jay]

Every time I try to download an update, particularly the
service pack 1a, I get a notification that my product key
is invalid. I had someone install Windows XP on my
computer for me. I would like to legitimately own and
run Windows XP. Who do I contact. Oh yea, I don't want
to get anyone in trouble either.

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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


Bruce Chambers

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"Jay" > wrote in message
...
> Every time I try to download an update, particularly the
> service pack 1a, I get a notification that my product key
> is invalid. I had someone install Windows XP on my
> computer for me. I would like to legitimately own and
> run Windows XP. Who do I contact. Oh yea, I don't want
> to get anyone in trouble either.