Re: Win XP Pro product key code / service pack downloads

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 07:01:33 -0600

Greetings --

   If you are trying to install Service Pack 1a 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 use a _legitimate_ full retail copy of
WinXP Pro to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation,
using the new CD and Product Key.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

    Remember, you should also report whomever sold/gave you the
pirated software to the pertinent law enforcement agencies; you've
been defrauded.

Bruce Chambers 

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"Lonny A" <loncom@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:634a01c47529$91314250$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> legitimately purchased software, installed by former
> office IT department.  I do not have orig CD, and the key
> code prevents completion of downloads.
>
> Please help!  My patience with this problem is wearing
> very thin,
>
> Thank you for your cooperation.
>
> Lonny A

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