please help or email me the link of guide to acuratam@netzero.net, thanks

wot, say that again. Use the forum search option to read all about this issue, or type your question, without the 'FC...', into google for a bit of fun maybe.



Last edited by Berlin2 at Today at 10:12 pm

ok, i did the google trick and got this hit: hxxp://www.windowsxpforums.com/workaround_install_sp1.htm
Maybe the exact answer to your question? But there are better guides on various forums



Last edited by Berlin2 at Today at 10:35 pm

You could do the workaround, or to have more piece of mind with any future releases you could just change the key and then install SP1 without a hitch.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > ProductId
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > WindowsNT > CurrentVersion > ProductId

Change the Product ID identically

The Product key is no longer visible in the registry



Last edited by zonko at Today at 11:46 am

Ihave a question and I am not a very smart user of computers. I have read the how to input sp1 on corporate, however it says too use another key. I have tried running xpfixkeys many time and I get other key codes, some of which I test and it says they are valid, but when I try to change the keys with one that says it's valid, it won't take it?Now I haave read how to do the install of sp1 with corporate key fckgw etc. and in step 4 it says to type in your new product key? and then it says your corp product key. this is confusing to me. I guess when you get old and senile things are haeder to understand. I'm 70 ,
thanks for any response.

To Billmex -- first --- are you generating XP PRO keys or Corp keys -- it makes a difference. Second --- Why are you worried about installing SP1 ? Listen -- at 70 years old enjoy LIFE !!! Don't be woried about installing some stupid security upgrade patch from a company who's only concern is getting YOUR hard earned MONEY !!! GO FISHING !!!!

go skydiving!!! ;)

@war59312 Taking up skydiving may be lots more fun and a darned lot easier :lol:



Last edited by Dudelive at Today at 12:04 am

yeah..if ur in the 20th century! :P

:rolleyes:
Thanks for the input. I guess you guys are correct, the update probably is not necessary. I can go fishing as I live on a lake in Mexico..
Thanks

:D***@billmex Since all of the people in here have been so nice, are we then invited to come to your place and go fishing???

:D ***Just kidding.....enjoy your computer and have fun.