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Old 29 March 2008, 10:09 AM
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Question Getting windows and xp service pack to run

Just bought a new pc

installed windows and xp

now trying to install the service pack 2 so that i can install drivers for the sound card but the service pack comes up with an error message that reads your product key may be invalid.

when i go to windows update it £98 to update

any advice?

cheers Paul
Old 29 March 2008, 11:27 AM
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so why was it saying invalid ?
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Codec problem
Old 29 March 2008, 08:01 PM
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lol what have codecs got to do with an XP license? You had a dodgy copy of XP installed didnt you, and needed time to find a 'workaround' am I right?
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busted!
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he paid the 98 quid
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