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Val key
I bought my computer used with xp pro already on it and when i had to refomat
my computer i used the key that came with the disk which came with the system. so now when i try to download the windows xp service pack 2 it tells me failed because my product key is invailed without having to spend any money because i just spent money on my computer how can i fix this problem. -- Take care and be good and if you can't be good at least be good at everything you try. lady_whitewolf35 |
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lady_whitewolf35 wrote:
I bought my computer used with xp pro already on it and when i had to refomat my computer i used the key that came with the disk which came with the system. so now when i try to download the windows xp service pack 2 it tells me failed because my product key is invailed without having to spend any money because i just spent money on my computer how can i fix this problem. Well, it sounds to me like you got taken... If you bought the computer "used", but from a reputable company - time to contact them and see what you can do about it. Perhaps (although unlikely) they gave you a known pirated key UNKNOWINGLY (to them). They may "make it right". Unable to install SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...2/default.mspx -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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lady_whitewolf35 wrote:
I bought my computer used with xp pro already on it and when i had to refomat my computer i used the key that came with the disk which came with the system. so now when i try to download the windows xp service pack 2 it tells me failed because my product key is invailed without having to spend any money because i just spent money on my computer how can i fix this problem. If you are trying to install a WinXP Service Pack and getting the following: The Product Key Used to Install Windows Is Invalid http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q326904 You need to purchase and use a _legitimate_ full retail 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/directo...;EN-US;Q315341 Also, if a valid WinXP license was supposed to be included in the transaction, don't forget to report whomever sold you the computer to your local law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH |
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See if this applies:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/invalpk.htm If so, there are a few option on that link, some cost $. -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol http://www.dts-l.org "lady_whitewolf35" wrote in message ... I bought my computer used with xp pro already on it and when i had to refomat my computer i used the key that came with the disk which came with the system. so now when i try to download the windows xp service pack 2 it tells me failed because my product key is invailed without having to spend any money because i just spent money on my computer how can i fix this problem. -- Take care and be good and if you can't be good at least be good at everything you try. lady_whitewolf35 |
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