re Help! I am trying to install SP1 and I am getting a message about an

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Service Pack 1 is able to detect pirated copies of Win XP.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;Q326904
Error Message: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is
Invalid
Therefore you have three options:-

Option 1. Go back to the previous OS:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;303661
How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous
Operating System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;314052
How to Manually Remove Windows XP and Restore Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows Millennium

Option 2. Perform a Clean Install with a legal OS of your
choice - unfortunately all data will be lost - back up
your data files first.

Option 3. Purchase Windows XP Pro (Win XP Home won't work)
and perform a Repair
Installation using the new valid key and CD:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm


>-----Original Message-----
>Help! I am trying to install SP1 and I am getting a
message about an
>Invalid Product Key
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