Re: Error Code: 0x8007F0CB
Hi Sherry,
The error message that you are receiving does seem to indicate that the
product key is invalid. You can check out this MSKB article for more
information:
You receive a "The product key used to install Windows is invalid" error
message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326904
You could also run the Windows Validation Assistant
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx
Regards,
--
Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
"Sherry" <Sherry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:50A75822-376C-4F0C-9F23-EE847ED8C0B2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> When I try to install an update to Windows XP Service Pack 2, it comes
back
> that I have an invalid product key. I bought the computer from a private
> computer sales person. I'm starting to think that the Windows XP is a
> pirated software. He won't return my calls now. Help.
.
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