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"Incorrect product key "from Microsoft Tech Support

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My new box (built by me with components from Newegg) was running OK with XP professional on a Solid State Drive (SSD). I then added a 2-drive raid array. To get it to work, I had to reinstall XP using nLITE to "slipstream" the RAID drivers onto the installation disk. XP Pro installed, but after running Windows Update I received the dreaded "TYou may be counterfeit". I called activation, who transferred me to Technical Support, who having heard my story gave me a new product key. It gives the "Incorrect product key" error. Technical Support said they couldn't help any further, and that I could try microsoft.com. SO here I am, what do I do next to activate?Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:14 AM
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Good Morning Jobling,
Thank you for visiting us today. The problem may reside with your actual XP Professional disc itself verses the actual Product Key. First we need you to run the MGA Diagnostic Tool and provide us with the results. The results will allow us to analyze the problem your experiencing. Please follow the steps below.
Step 1 is to run the utility at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012, then click the Windows tab, click the "Copy" button, then paste the report into a response in this thread.
Step 2 is to look on the computer or with the materials you received with the computer or with your retail purchase of Windows to see if you have a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). If you have one, tell us about the COA. Tell us:
1. What edition/version of Windows XP is currently installed or is it another version of Windows?
· Home
· Media Center
· Professional
2. Does it read "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" in black lettering?
3. Or, does it have the computer manufacturer's name in black lettering?
4. Please provide the customer scenario you are experiencing.
5. DO NOT post the Product Key.
Not sure what to look for? See this page for reference: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/coa.mspx
Thank you,
Stephen
Attention All Forum Users: Please Do Not post your issue in someone else's Thread...Create your own which will help minimize confusion. If any post fixes your issue, please click the "Post was Helpful" button for that post. This will help us showcase the threads that best help our customers. Thank you, Stephen Holm- Marked as answer by Stephen Holm Monday, June 15, 2009 4:33 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:57 PM
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Please read Please Run MGA Diagnostic Before Posting under Announcements.
Carey FrischThursday, June 11, 2009 1:17 PMModerator -
Good Morning Jobling,
Thank you for visiting us today. The problem may reside with your actual XP Professional disc itself verses the actual Product Key. First we need you to run the MGA Diagnostic Tool and provide us with the results. The results will allow us to analyze the problem your experiencing. Please follow the steps below.
Step 1 is to run the utility at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012, then click the Windows tab, click the "Copy" button, then paste the report into a response in this thread.
Step 2 is to look on the computer or with the materials you received with the computer or with your retail purchase of Windows to see if you have a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). If you have one, tell us about the COA. Tell us:
1. What edition/version of Windows XP is currently installed or is it another version of Windows?
· Home
· Media Center
· Professional
2. Does it read "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" in black lettering?
3. Or, does it have the computer manufacturer's name in black lettering?
4. Please provide the customer scenario you are experiencing.
5. DO NOT post the Product Key.
Not sure what to look for? See this page for reference: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/coa.mspx
Thank you,
Stephen
Attention All Forum Users: Please Do Not post your issue in someone else's Thread...Create your own which will help minimize confusion. If any post fixes your issue, please click the "Post was Helpful" button for that post. This will help us showcase the threads that best help our customers. Thank you, Stephen Holm- Marked as answer by Stephen Holm Monday, June 15, 2009 4:33 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:57 PM