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Cannot update, does not pass validation despite being a legit key!

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I just built a computer from old parts, and installed an XP pro that I had from a long time ago. It was purchased legitimatly several years ago, but laid unopened in my drawers as I didn't need it. The key wasn't visible until I opened it...
Not sure what has gone wrong, but it says my copy is not legit. It definitely is though...
Here is the report
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Invalid Product Key
Validation Code: 8
Cached Validation Code: N/A
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-J6X82-9TG2V-DVDPB
Windows Product Key Hash: KUBYZ1YVsjtj11s5Rz2iPLCTAls=
Windows Product ID: 76487-011-4159801-22915
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.pro
ID: {C3CB7E04-E5D5-4661-848D-5EB7DF1A76A6}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: N/A
Architecture: N/A
Build lab: N/A
TTS Error: N/A
Validation Diagnostic: 025D1FF3-230-1
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A
Version: N/A
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: B4D0AA8B-543-80070002_025D1FF3-230-1
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{C3CB7E04-E5D5-4661-848D-5EB7DF1A76A6}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.pro</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-DVDPB</PKey><PID>76487-011-4159801-22915</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1757981266-706699826-1644491937</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Inc. </Manufacturer><Model>Dell DXP051 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc. </Manufacturer><Version>A06</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20060927000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>4D7B35070184E07C</HWID><UserLCID>0C09</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>E. Australia Standard Time(GMT+10:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
Licensing Data-->
N/A
Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A
HWID Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
BIOS string matches: yes
Marker string from BIOS: 1ABD5:Dell Inc|1ABD5:Microsoft Corporation
Marker string from OEMBIOS.DAT: N/A, hr = 0x80004005
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
N/A
Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:46 AM
Answers
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Please attempt Telephone Activation, and see what the operator has to say -
follow the instructions, but when asked which service you require by the telephone ansafone, do NOT reply - this should force an operator to respond, who can deal with you
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors. - Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, January 25, 2014 12:03 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:59 PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:17 PMModerator
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Does the OS Packaging have the words "Licensed for distribution only with a new PC" on it or on the CD? Where did you purchase the CD from?
Please do not read this sentence. Please ignore the previous sentence.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 4:27 PM -
Yes, but it was purchased together with parts as an "upgrade" package. So it is a legit OEM copy.Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:46 AM
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If it says "Licensed for distribution only with a new PC", that would indicate the disc is an OEM install. However, your MGA Report shows: "Windows License Type: Retail".
Try using the Windows XP Product Key Update Tool with your Windows XP Professional product key and let us know if that resolved the issue.If that does not work, then unfortunately, despite what is stated on the packaging, you have a counterfeit copy of Windows XP Professional.
Please do not read this sentence. Please ignore the previous sentence.
- Edited by Kamin of Ressik Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:44 PM
- Proposed as answer by Carey FrischMVP, Editor Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5:43 PM
- Unproposed as answer by cjep1 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:43 AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:44 PM -
I tried the product key update tool, and it said that that was the key already on the machine...
Surely there is a more surefire way of determining if the copy is counterfeit than "if x does not work, you have a counterfeit copy".
It is just that I find it quite unlikely that a reputable store would sell counterfeit software and still be in business today. Thereofre I am quite suspicious about such sweeping statements.
If it is a dodgy copy, I will make a stink about it at the store. But I will need to collect evidence as no one is going to believe "the product update tool didnt work therefore I have a counterfeit copy"...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:36 AM -
Where did you purchase the disk from? The fact remains that your CD package claims to be an OEM version while the install says Retail. Can you provide the exact text of the error message you received from the product key update tool?
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- Edited by Kamin of Ressik Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:23 PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:20 PM -
Please attempt Telephone Activation, and see what the operator has to say -
follow the instructions, but when asked which service you require by the telephone ansafone, do NOT reply - this should force an operator to respond, who can deal with you
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors. - Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, January 25, 2014 12:03 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Saturday, February 1, 2014 6:59 PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:17 PMModerator