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Product key error
I had to do a system restore, and when prompted to enter
the product key, I keep getting the "invalid product key" error. I only have 20 characters in my product key, but the computer is asking for 25. Is there a work-around? Thanks |
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Product key error
"Rick Bedford" wrote in message
... I had to do a system restore, and when prompted to enter the product key, I keep getting the "invalid product key" error. I only have 20 characters in my product key, but the computer is asking for 25. Is there a work-around? Thanks You need a valid Product Key, sorry only work around is to obtain one - try eBay locally. If you didn't format the HDD there is a chance the original PK is still in the registry, boot to DOS and enter this string [watch the caps and spaces] C:\Windows\Command\Find /N "ProductKey" C:\Windows\System.dat rgds Li'l Roberto |
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Product key error
On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:25:40 -0700, "Rick Bedford"
wrote: I had to do a system restore, and when prompted to enter the product key, I keep getting the "invalid product key" error. I only have 20 characters in my product key, but the computer is asking for 25. Is there a work-around? Thanks Rick, You can also try this from Dos if the System.1st file has not been deleted at that point in the install. Enter: Edit System.1st Then use the search feature for ProductKey (one word). Use the ALT key to access the menus. Use Alt+F then X to exit the Editor. Not all SE systems have the key in System.1st. The ProductKey is 5 groups of 5 letters and numbers. Regards, Bill Watt Computer Help and Information http://home.epix.net/~bwatt/ |
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