Re: XP Pro Key not valid
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:15:01 -0700
Pitt Larry wrote:
I have several XP Pro OEM keys that are without a doubt valid. I built a new machine, can't install XP from old SP1 disk, slipstreamed on 2 different times SP2 and SP3. Both load fine. When key comes up always not valid. I have 3 seperate OEM keys from a MS distributor tried them all. No question that they are valid. Intel dual core intel mobo Dg31gl. Any help
You say you've verified that the OEM Product Keys are valid, but you've neglected to tell us whether or not they'd already been used elsewhere and are therefore permanently bound to those first computers on which they had been used.
You've also neglected to tell us whether or not you're using an OEM or retail installation CD. It sounds like you're doing the latter, because you're getting exactly the results one would expect in such a case.
Product Keys are bound to the specific type and language of CD/license (OEM, Volume, retail, or full) with which they are purchased. For example, a WinXP Home OEM Product Key won't work for any retail version of WinXP Home, or for any version of WinXP Pro, and vice versa. An OEM Product Key will not work to install a retail product. An Italian Product Key will not work with an English CD. Bottom line: Product Keys and CD/license types cannot usually (it's been reported that the Product Key for a full license will work with an Upgrade CD) be mixed & matched.
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