Can't install XP SP1, msg "invalid key"

I will try to enter the key again and see what happen

I will let u know

Thanks

Ivan

Hi Denny,

This is the original disk, that comes with my laptop, I know where is the key and it is installed with it.

I know how I can change the key but why the original one doesn't work, it is tottaly legal.

Message Edited by Denny Denham on 12-02-2003 02:28 PM

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crazyinp wrote: Could someone explain why can't I install XP SP1 on my laptop, since the XP key I legal and was purchase with why C600

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Looks like you aren't attempting to reinstall XP on your Latitude C600.
You can also check the Product Key if XP was installed by DELL & you haven't done a reinstall ,
press Windows+R  & type
c:\I386\winnt32.exe

This opens "Welcome to Windows Setup"  window
click "Next" , check "I accept.." , "Next"
then enter Product key , if accepted will show download files window , click "Cancel" then "Finished" , "Yes"
If not accepted will show  "Invalid"  window.

If you have reinstalled or used a Microsoft XP CD  & C:\i386 Folder isn't on HD you can insert XP CD with windows started , select "Install" to open same window.

If OEM DELL installed XP , the use of DELL installed Product Key will  be accepted as well as the COA Product Key.
The OEM DELL installed Product key won't be accepted by a Microsoft XP CD.

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 12-03-2003 10:33 AM

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 12-03-2003 11:29 AM

well this must be the problem,

I don;t have original DELL XP CD I have  my which i bought for my other computer, I am trying to reinstall it and it will take the key but if i try to update to SP1 will give me the error,

well I might just use other key.

Do I have other choice

If you want to change the instaled Product Key;

Must reboot Windows for change to take effect & re-Actiavte Windows XP

Or Auto change Product Key via Activation Wizard with FREE program keyChanger.exe in ZIP Folder with View Product Key Program as well.
http://www.the-innercircle.com/filedump/xpsp1.zip (use a valid COA Product key

Or use Microsoft site info to manually change;
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;328874&Product=winxp

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 12-03-2003 11:15 AM

My bad I didn't explain right,

I got the laptop with XP Pro installed and Office XP Pro,

Now I want to reinstall the Win XP just fresh install but I lost my C600 Win XP CD, I have another CD which I bought for my other PC, but when I attemp to install it and insert the DELL C600 key (which is on the bottom of my laptop) is said that the windows key is invalid.

I can just use my other key and will go thru it fine, but why I can't install with DELL key, should I contact DELL and ask for DELL XP cd.

thanks

Ivan

@razyinp wrote:

well this must be the problem,

I don;t have original DELL XP CD I have  my which i bought for my other computer, I am trying to reinstall it and it will take the key but if i try to update to SP1 will give me the error,

well I might just use other key.

Do I have other choice

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"This is the original disk, that comes with my laptop, I know where is the key and it is installed with it.

I know how I can change the key but why the original one doesn't work, it is tottaly legal."

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 12-03-2003 11:31 AM

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@crazyinp wrote:

My bad I didn't explain right,

I got the laptop with XP Pro installed and Office XP Pro,

Now I want to reinstall the Win XP just fresh install but I lost my C600 Win XP CD, I have another CD which I bought for my other PC, but when I attempt to install it and insert the DELL C600 key (which is on the bottom of my laptop) is said that the windows key is invalid.

I can just use my other key and will go thru it fine, but why I can't install with DELL key, should I contact DELL and ask for DELL XP cd.

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As I explained if your "other CD is a Microsoft XP CD" it won't accept the DELL Product Key.
You already have the DELL provided XP COA Product Key on the bottom of Laptop it only works with DELL reinstalation XP CD.

If you have already installed the Microsoft XP CD on other computer it will install OK on your C600 but you probably won't be able to Activate Windows with Microsoft. ( 30 days to Activate then startup shows only Activate window)

Message Edited by gryjhnhpe on 12-03-2003 12:38 PM

You need an OEM CD. You have a retail CD. That's why the key is not being accepted. PM me for more info.