Re: Windows Update - failed product validation

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flopbucket wrote:

Hi,

I bought a new PC from an online auction site and when I ran windows
Update it said it failed the product validation so I am unable to
download updates.  My question is, if I go and buy a copy of XP Home
now, do I need to reinstall XP or can I just somehow set it you use the
new license key of the newly purchased XP?

Thanks for any help


When buying a used system it's best to format the drive(s) an start a new. You don't know what nasties are hiding there not to mention the illegal copy of XP you had. Backup your data, buy a version of XP and install it fresh, restore your data and reinstall program files.

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