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Need help with XP SP2

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I have downloaded XP SP2 but i can't install it without a "genuine" XP key code... when i test my computer it says i have a Volume key that has been blocked.
I'm guessing this is becuase my dad took it to a shop about a year ago to fix it and they reinstalled xp with there disk? sound like good guess?
anyway, i need SP2 to install becuase my zune software wont install without it... please someone else help me, becuase i've been told that you can install SP2 with a nonvalid key, but how?
Friday, February 9, 2007 11:11 PM
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ignition2point0 wrote: I have downloaded XP SP2 but i can't install it without a "genuine" XP key code... when i test my computer it says i have a Volume key that has been blocked.
I'm guessing this is becuase my dad took it to a shop about a year ago to fix it and they reinstalled xp with there disk? sound like good guess?
anyway, i need SP2 to install becuase my zune software wont install without it... please someone else help me, becuase i've been told that you can install SP2 with a nonvalid key, but how?
A "Blocked VLK" is a Volume License Key that is valid, but was licensed solely to a corporation or larger enterprise/business. Blocked VLK's are Product Keys that Microsoft has received consent from the original owner to block usage of. A VL Product Key is non-transferrable to individuals. In order to resolve your non-genuine licensing issue, please visit: www.microsoft.com/genuine and click on "Validate Windows". When validation fails, click on the Get Genuine button which will provide information on how to acquire a WGA Kit.
Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:36 AMModerator
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Ignition,
Please follow these steps for assistance:
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 Windows to see if you have a Certificate of Authenticty (COA). If you have one, tell us about the COA. Tell us:
1. What edition of Windows XP is it for, Home, Pro, or Media Center, or another version of Windows?
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. 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
Friday, February 9, 2007 11:23 PM -
ignition2point0 wrote: I have downloaded XP SP2 but i can't install it without a "genuine" XP key code... when i test my computer it says i have a Volume key that has been blocked.
I'm guessing this is becuase my dad took it to a shop about a year ago to fix it and they reinstalled xp with there disk? sound like good guess?
anyway, i need SP2 to install becuase my zune software wont install without it... please someone else help me, becuase i've been told that you can install SP2 with a nonvalid key, but how?
A "Blocked VLK" is a Volume License Key that is valid, but was licensed solely to a corporation or larger enterprise/business. Blocked VLK's are Product Keys that Microsoft has received consent from the original owner to block usage of. A VL Product Key is non-transferrable to individuals. In order to resolve your non-genuine licensing issue, please visit: www.microsoft.com/genuine and click on "Validate Windows". When validation fails, click on the Get Genuine button which will provide information on how to acquire a WGA Kit.
Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:36 AMModerator -
Diagnostic Report (1.7.0012.0):
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WGA Data-->
Validation Status: Blocked VLK
Detailed Status: N/A
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8
Windows Product Key Hash: RVvFciZMdQfJLyDpZteolhaqicQ=
Windows Product ID: 55274-640-0000356-23695
Windows Product ID Type: 1
Windows License Type: Volume
Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.0.0.pro
ID: 9156486b-114d-4db8-9867-d459f7402d25
Is Admin: Yes
AutoDial: No
Registry: 0x0
WGA Version: Registered, 1.5.723.1
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: N/A
Architecture: N/A
Build lab: N/A
TTS Error: N/A
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/ANotifications Data-->
Cached Result: 3
File Exists: Yes
Version: 1.5.554.0
WgaTray.exe Signed By: Microsoft
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: MicrosoftOGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
OGA Version: Failed to retrieve file version. - 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: FCEE394C-3178-80070002_B4D0AA8B-530-645Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)
Default Browser: D:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Allowed
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Prompt
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Prompt
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: AllowedFile Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>9156486b-114d-4db8-9867-d459f7402d25</UGUID><Version>1.7.0012.0</Version><OS>5.1.2600.2.00010100.0.0.pro</OS><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-2B7Q8</PKey><PID>55274-640-0000356-23695</PID><PIDType>1</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1957994488-839522115-1060284298</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ECS </Manufacturer><Model>K7S5A </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc. </Manufacturer><Version>07.00T </Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20010402******.******+***</Date></BIOS><HWID>59933F0F0184A049</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/></MachineData> <Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{91E30409-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003</Name><Ver>11</Ver><Val>B60864D5C51F5D4</Val><Hash>Nxf6kYXbnqnVl25HNXjHi6t189k=</Hash><Pid>73931-746-9246867-57657</Pid><PidType>1</PidType></Product></Products></Office></Software></GenuineResults>I don't have a COA or anything... but i know that it is pro
is there anyway i can get this to work without buying a kit? i really really don't have $150
Saturday, February 10, 2007 3:52 AM -
Ignition,
I was hoping the report would how that your computer was a name brand computer and that you would have reported tha the computer had a COA affixed to it....that way our advice would have been to just use the recovery or OS reinstallation CD and that would put back a licensed operating system onto the computer.
If you have a full retail or OEM CD for Windows 98 or Me, you can use that as the basis for buying and installing an Upgrade license for XP Home Edition, which is the usually the least expensive way to get a genuine copy of XP Home. I have seen them selling after rebate at the major USA electronics and office supply retailers for as low as $39.99.
Saturday, February 10, 2007 5:37 AM