Re: Update Corp Version
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:36:10 -0600
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Sorry is this has been gone over before, but I purchased and installed about 30 "corporate" versions of XP and now when I try to do an update, MS tells me that I can't/number invalid BUT that it's a corporate version that was probably used to install a large number... yadda, yadda, yadda in essence telling me I'm legit (I am) BUT not letting me update.
Did I miss something along the way?
Yes, you missed the fact that there is no such thing as WinXP "Corporate Edition." That is a term applied exclusively to pirated (iow, stolen) copies of the Volume Licensed WinXP Pro by the "warez" aficionados.
I've been told that this is a pirated version - the ones that have told me that haven't read or visited MS's site.
I'm sorry, but the meaning of the above sentence escapes me. Are you trying to claim that there is such a thing? If so, you're the one who hasn't looked at Microsoft's web sites.
Am I going to have to "upgrade" to XP Pro? Which I also own as I don't work for the company anymore?
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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q326904
You need to purchase and a _legitimate_ volume license and use the method here to change the Product Key:
HOW TO Change the Volume Licensing Product Key on a Windows XP SP1-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q328874
You could also purchase and use 30 retail full licenses of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation on each computer, using the new CDs and Product Keys.
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 report whomever sold you this license to your local law enforcement agencies; you've been defrauded.
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