Re: The Product Key used to install Windows is invalid ....

mykeytosuccess wrote:
XP Pro User / Microst Update site will allow any updates except for SP2. When I attemp to update to SP2 I get the error message:
The Product Key used to install Windows is invalid .....
I have run Belarc Advisor and it does list the Product Key as follows:

Microsoft - Windows XP Professional 55274-640-0000356-23040 (Key: FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8)


That's one of the well-known, pirated copies of a WinXP Pro Volume License. It was locked out of the update process years ago.

Does anyone know how I can overcome this problem please. Any help would me much appreciated !!!! 


   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_ retail or OEM full license of WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, 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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