Hmmm??? Downloaded the tool you mentioned and ran it.
Can't help but notice the first few lines which follow
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Validation Status: Blocked VLK
Validation Code: 3
Cached Validation Code: N/A
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
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Which explains now why it won't validate. I assume that means it thinks it's
pirated rather than it was used too recently already? I'm assuming I've used
a "wrong" slipstreamed disk for the install then (it is hard to keep track
of them) that automatically put in place a "no no product key" based upon
the glimmer of the key it shows above. IT never did ask during install for a
product key which I did find odd.
Ok, didn't really think that'd be a problem when I started the reinstall as
even if I had the wrong disk (just figured install right to SP3 rather than
....) I could change the product key afterwards. And Yes I will admit I have
a few "no no disks" around. Local "fix-it" guy in rural area so it happens,
sue me
I don't remember what I used to slipstream that disk, can't even
tell you how long ago did it
I'm sitting right here looking at the way too old Compaq that's had it's
share of problems over the years but still is legal and the sticker on the
side clearly has the product key (which doesn't mimic the above at all) and
the thing came direct from Compaq YEARS ago. Sticker is on there just as
good and looks and feels exactly the same as the others on various other pcs
in house.
So what do I have to redo (from scratch if necessary before I reinstall any
more apps) to install the product this key has to be good for? And how do I
determine that when all I have to go by is the product key? It basically
indicates "XP Professional 1-2 CPU" and other than the key itself...
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ukInzqoDLHA.5784@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?
>
> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
> computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
> bought it)?
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the Validate
> Windows and/or Validate Office button then restart your computer.
>
> If you weren't able to Validate, proceed as follows:
>
> 1. Download this diagnostic tool, saving it to your desktop:
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062
>
> => WinXP: Double-click on the executable to run the tool.
>
> => Vista & Win7: Right-click on the executable and select Run as
> Administrator to run the tool.
>
> 2. After running the tool, click on the Windows tab and then click on Copy
> (to clipboard).
>
> NB: You may want to open a new Notepad file, paste the contents of your
> clipboard into it & save for future reference.
>
> 3. Begin a new thread in the following Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum
> and paste the results from the WGA Diagnostic Data tool in a detailed
> post:
>
> http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads
>
> 4. A troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an
> appropriate solution.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> pjp wrote:
>> Hardware hit from lightning so new hd and video card and start over.
>>
>> All goes well with install using a slipstreamed XP-Pro SP3 disk but I
>> notice
>> it never asks for the Product Key during install yet it Activates itself
>> during one of the boots and I think little of it until ...
>>
>> During the updates which followed (100+!!!) I notice Windows Defender
>> doesn't seem to run or leave itself installed. As it is running on my
>> laptop
>> figured I just download it.
>>
>> When I run it, it wants to first do the Genuine Advantage bs which I let
>> it,
>> at which time it says "bogus". Ugh, guess got to somehow enter in the key
>> I'm looking at on the guaranteed genuine Compaq label still attached to
>> the
>> side of the case.
>>
>> Thinking docs indicate straightforward, invalidte the "timer" in the
>> registry, do the Therefore do the "%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe
>> /a"
>> thingie and go to enter the key. It's not accepted! It's a XP Pro install
>> andI'm trying to enter a REAL XP key. What's the problem?
>>
>> Haven't rebooted since then but willing to bet there'll be some bs when
>> it
>> needs to.
>>
>> P.S. System Properties/ General tab shows blank lines and has since
>> install?
>