incorrect key

From: tackle (tackle_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/05/04 

Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 19:04:01 -0700

hi there , i got a computer built some time ago, the company no longer exists. windows XP was installed and the man at the shop told me that he was lic ened to do so .
I have trided to install the latest update and it rejects it saying that the key is incorrect. can un help

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