Install XP SP2 Problem

[dd]

Every time I try to install SP2, I get a Invalid Product Key error. I have
already visited the microsoft site regarding this error. I have followed the
directions regarding piracy, but nothing tells me how to install SP2 in spite
of this error.Can this be done? Am I just out of luck regarding the
installation of SP2?

Please advise.
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DD

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

If you are getting the error because you have a pirated volume license copy
of WinXP (commonly referred to as the corporate version), then the only
solution to your problem is to purchase and install a legal retail version
of WinXP Pro. There is no workaround to this.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"dd" > wrote in message
...
> Every time I try to install SP2, I get a Invalid Product Key error. I have
> already visited the microsoft site regarding this error. I have followed
> the
> directions regarding piracy, but nothing tells me how to install SP2 in
> spite
> of this error.Can this be done? Am I just out of luck regarding the
> installation of SP2?
>
> Please advise.
> --
> DD

[Brian S. Craigie]

Yes, and local law enforcement officers will be round to see you
shortly. ;-)

If you bought this machine with the O/S on it, go back and complain and
tell them M$ will be beating on their door if they don't _give_ you a
legal XP.

Otherwise simply purchase XP Full Retail Version from a reputable
retailer and reinstall.

Brian

On 28/12/2004 03:13, dd wrote:

> Every time I try to install SP2, I get a Invalid Product Key error. I have
> already visited the microsoft site regarding this error. I have followed the
> directions regarding piracy, but nothing tells me how to install SP2 in spite
> of this error.Can this be done? Am I just out of luck regarding the
> installation of SP2?
>
> Please advise.