I am unable to update  to WIN XP SP-2 due to some invalid key problem?
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You might have installed XP from a pirated CD (as most people do). The problem is that updates like SP2 know that your copy is illegal and they prevent the install. Here's what to do.\n\nDownload Windows XP Corporate key changer from:\n\nmicrosoft.crack-cd.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP_Corporate_Key_Changer.html\n\nAfter you extract the files from the .zip archive, run the program XPProCorp-keyChanger.exe. \n\nA command-prompt window will open and it will generate many legal keys. Copy a few (right click on the command prompt window, select MARK, drag the mouse to select a few keys and hit enter) and paste it onto Notepad or something for later use.\n\nAfter you press any key to continue, "Activate Windows" program will open.\n\nSelect "Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows." and click "Next"\n\nOn the next screen, select "Change Product Key".\n\nA screen with 4 boxes to enter the new key will appear.\n\nType in the legal key you have copied earlier from the command-prompt window.\n\n(Or you can use the following one: KC4BB-2JHWW-VKCD6-2MXFV-98VH6)\n\nClick "Update".\n\nIMPORTANT: Close the "Activate Windows" window immediately after this.\n\nNow your key is changed to a legal one, you are free to install Service Pack 2 or any other legal update.\n\n:-)\nxandercage0
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Install your upgrade packs, and if it still doesn't work, you might have to upgrade to win2000.  I can't think of any really stiff requirements for it.\n\nThe computer guy
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1st go to Tools and select Windows update and let the Micro website do the updates 4 U...2nd if not working then go here and proceed with caution...{:-{}.
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you need the product key.\nif, its a genuine copy, give microsoft a call, they will help you.\nif it is "not", they wont help you.
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If you're using the update tool in Windows, and that's still not working, go to www.microsoft.com and find their updating tool. If THAT doesn't work, give Microsoft's tech support a call.
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SP2 is a huge download just on its own without all the other ones you will have waiting...best bet would be to pop down to your local pc shop and ask them to burn you a copy of SP2...or even take your pc there for them to do all of the updates for you..they shouldnt charge much and probably have fast cable internet anyways so it wouldnt time out on them
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If you're concerned about getting updates you need to turn on automatic update, its in your security centre - assuming your running xp with service pack2 of course.\n\nTo get to your security centre click start and go to the control panel and double click the security centre icon.
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Unless Microsoft can help, re-install Win2K\n\nOh!! just thought, go to http://www.winxpnews.com and search there, I may have seen this before
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Just delete those invalid keys, it will improve the speed of your windows. they are referring to invalid locations.
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Try repairing the Windows XP (It will come as "Repair Windows" or something like that, in the set up screen). During the set-up this option is provided. This is safest bet. And would probably work.\n\nIf this fails, then I am afraid that reinstalling is the only option.
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Is there a sticker on the back of the pc with the product key on it? There should be. Do you have the xp install disk?\nYou need one or both or you are out of luck. \n\nIf you have the sticker, key the product key from that sticker into the box. If that does not work, and you have the cd, try reinstalling xp and entering the product key from the sticker. \n\nIf you do not have a product key, you have no way in and you will have to buy a copy of xp or Me or 2000.
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Are you using a valid microsoft XP key?\n\n\nSearch for this error in www.microsoft.com.\n\nError code 0x80004005\nThis problem may occur if a file that the Windows Product Activation (WPA) requires is damaged or missing. This behavior occurs if one or both of the following conditions are true: • A third-party backup utility or an antivirus program interferes with the installation of Windows XP. \n• A file that WPA requires is manually modified.
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Here's your fix, only if your running XP and you have an OEM CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair\n     the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP\ninstallation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without\nrepairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack     2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate\n    with the Product Key code. Contacting Microsoft may be required.
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http://www.softwarepatch.com  is the only site you need for fixes with your xp not being valid.here you can get any & all updates or upgrades microsoft issues.no validation failure there.and yes you need the ctmon.exe file.it is most likley still there only thing deleted was probly a virus file look alike.if not can get back from this site   http://www.dll-files.com/  enjoy these sites as i have.no bill gates stoping you there.
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Try to get inside XP in safe mode than restore by Win XP restore.\nmaybe this problem can fix this problem\ntry to contact place where you buy PC or reinstall your XP
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This Message is Often seen with Win 2000. \nUpdate ur win 2000 with SP -4, this should probably fix it.\n\nSame with XP, Update with SP2. Although its hardly seen with win xp.
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You must have the wrong product key for that particular version of XP.  Not just any product key works with any windows XP disk.  YOu need to have just the right key for that disk.  Find someone that has the disk, and a key that came with that disk.  Also, do not do updates with Windowsupdate, cuase that will screw you up too.  they can tell if you are using someone elses CD.