Product key will not work

copterdoc · 02-09-2006, 11:41 PM

I've got a Windows XP Pro operating system that the product key isn't correct and won't let me install the OS on my computer...Is there anyway I can get the product key I have to work or any way to get another product key?

**jancz3rt** · 02-09-2006, 11:43 PM

Are you sure you have a legally obtained copy of Windows XP? Contact Microsoft or make sure that you are not typing in 0s instead of Os and so on.

JAN

**apj101** · 02-09-2006, 11:45 PM

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Is there anyway I can get the product key I have to work or any way to get another product key?

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Winnipeg · 02-13-2006, 07:17 PM

When you boot Windows XP, you must activate it. When you do this, it makes a hardware ID for your computers hardware configuration, and takes your CD key, and sends all this to Microsoft.If the key has never been used before, or it's been used on this same hardware, it becomes activated.

When you enter the product key do you get an error message? - the product key entered is not valid.If that is the case and you have a legit copy of Windows Xp., it is likely that you mistyped the product key. The product key is printed in a machine-readable font in which "B"s and "8"s often look similar.

The software you are trying to install might have exceeded the allowed number of activations, if that's the case you will have to contact Microsoft, to have the activation count reset.

If the product is already registered on a different machine, you may be trying to install a second copy of the product when it is not allowed. When you first activate a Microsoft product, the activation software creates a "hash"1 for your computer. If you attempt to install the software on a computer that generates a different hash, either because you have materially changed the hardware in your computer or because it is a different computer altogether, the activation attempt will fail.

If you have upgraded your hardware, or are permanently moving the software from one computer to another, you must call Microsoft in order to reset your activation information.

Good luck, I hope you get XP, registered.

Winnipeg

Viking · 02-13-2006, 07:37 PM

the product key should be 5 groups, each group contains 5 alpha / numeric charaters for a total of 25. if the key is for home you have to use a home cd, if it is for professional you have to use a professional cd.
is the cd key on the case ? is this an OEM pc, like Dell or HP ? IF SO WHAT ?

Bronson7 · 02-14-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnipeg

When you boot Windows XP, you must activate it. When you do this, it makes a hardware ID for your computers hardware configuration, and takes your CD key, and sends all this to Microsoft.If the key has never been used before, or it's been used on this same hardware, it becomes activated.

When you enter the product key do you get an error message? - the product key entered is not valid.If that is the case and you have a legit copy of Windows Xp., it is likely that you mistyped the product key. The product key is printed in a machine-readable font in which "B"s and "8"s often look similar.

The software you are trying to install might have exceeded the allowed number of activations, if that's the case you will have to contact Microsoft, to have the activation count reset.

If the product is already registered on a different machine, you may be trying to install a second copy of the product when it is not allowed. When you first activate a Microsoft product, the activation software creates a "hash"1 for your computer. If you attempt to install the software on a computer that generates a different hash, either because you have materially changed the hardware in your computer or because it is a different computer altogether, the activation attempt will fail.

If you have upgraded your hardware, or are permanently moving the software from one computer to another, you must call Microsoft in order to reset your activation information.

Good luck, I hope you get XP, registered.

Winnipeg

That whole activation thing happens AFTER the os is loaded. The guy can't even get to that point.
Bronson7

johnb35 · 02-15-2006, 02:44 PM

You must not be typing in the correct key. I've done it myself a few times. Double check the characters that you are typing them in correctly. And also as another poster suggested, make sure you are using the right key for the right install cd. Home key for Home installation or Pro key for Pro installation.

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copterdoc New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Product key will not work I've got a Windows XP Pro operating system that the product key isn't correct and won't let me install the OS on my computer...Is there anyway I can get the product key I have to work or any way to get another product key?

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02-13-2006, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Winnipeg New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Product Key When you boot Windows XP, you must activate it. When you do this, it makes a hardware ID for your computers hardware configuration, and takes your CD key, and sends all this to Microsoft.If the key has never been used before, or it's been used on this same hardware, it becomes activated. When you enter the product key do you get an error message? - the product key entered is not valid.If that is the case and you have a legit copy of Windows Xp., it is likely that you mistyped the product key. The product key is printed in a machine-readable font in which "B"s and "8"s often look similar. The software you are trying to install might have exceeded the allowed number of activations, if that's the case you will have to contact Microsoft, to have the activation count reset. If the product is already registered on a different machine, you may be trying to install a second copy of the product when it is not allowed. When you first activate a Microsoft product, the activation software creates a "hash"1 for your computer. If you attempt to install the software on a computer that generates a different hash, either because you have materially changed the hardware in your computer or because it is a different computer altogether, the activation attempt will fail. If you have upgraded your hardware, or are permanently moving the software from one computer to another, you must call Microsoft in order to reset your activation information. Good luck, I hope you get XP, registered. Winnipeg

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02-13-2006, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Viking Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east coast Posts: 392	the product key should be 5 groups, each group contains 5 alpha / numeric charaters for a total of 25. if the key is for home you have to use a home cd, if it is for professional you have to use a professional cd. is the cd key on the case ? is this an OEM pc, like Dell or HP ? IF SO WHAT ?

02-15-2006, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnb35 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IL, USA Age: 38 Posts: 767	You must not be typing in the correct key. I've done it myself a few times. Double check the characters that you are typing them in correctly. And also as another poster suggested, make sure you are using the right key for the right install cd. Home key for Home installation or Pro key for Pro installation.