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WINDOWS XP SP2

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/windows-xp-sp2.2095/

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s_sapre Original post #1
Oct 18, 2004 at 6:23 PM
Hi,
During installation of WINDOWS XP SP2 I am getting a message that my key is not a valid key of WINXP. What I can do in these circumstances?
T
Oct 18, 2004 at 7:06 PM
o man ... i had the perfect thread to refer u to !! i think they deleted it by now
well its ok .. since ur new ill post it again for u .. no problem whatsoever :D

step 1: shutdown ur computer
step 2: get out of ur house and goto ur nearest computer shop
step 3: ask in polite tone for a legal copy of windows xp
step 4: return home
step 5: pop the cd in the cd tray
step 6: boot from the cd in the cd tray
step 7: follow onscreen instructions and use provided LEGAL code to install ur windows xp
step 8: enjoy .. guilt free ... ur newly installed windows

happy computing
regards ...
theraven
BTW ... thread reported ... read the rules before u post in any forum !!!
busyanuj
Oct 18, 2004 at 8:13 PM
@ theraven

:wink: :D
K
Kshipra #4
Oct 19, 2004 at 1:43 AM
again @theraven

pefect step-by-step guide to get rid of problem... ;-)
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ice #5
Oct 19, 2004 at 8:15 AM
By any chance, are u typing the incorrect key.. Or is it a pirated copy?