also @ TechSpot: Building a Thin Mini-ITX PC: Small and Silent Performance

Windows XP SP3 activation product key not valid..

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by vomacka, May 30, 2012.

Post New Reply

  1. vomacka Newcomer, in training Posts: 64

    I recently re-formatted my HD and reinstalled my original copy of WinXP SP3.
    However, I am unable to get my WindowsXp Product key to work.

    When I go to activate the 25 digit key, it keeps telling me that it is invalid.

    I do not have the original paper with the key on it. I had to use a key-finder program to get the key from the registry.

    Is Microsoft still activating Windows XP product keys? I only have 29 days to re-activate the product key and windows XP.

    Scott
    vomacka, May 30, 2012
    #1

  2. ComputerGuy55 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 527

    Hey Scott,

    Do you know what version the Key is for (ex. Pro or Home)

    And do you know if this is a Retail or OEM key?

    Also, do you know what version you installed with?
    ComputerGuy55, Jun 13, 2012
    #2

Add New Comment

Social Login & Guest Posting

TechSpot Members
Login here or sign up for free,
it takes about a minute.
Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.