"The product Id you entered is not valid" Xp x64 Pro
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From: Tony Sperling on 14 May 2006 10:35 No actual utility that I can think of, but you could try and boot your CD into 'Recovery Console' and type the command [ Ver ], that should tell you the version. If it does turn out to be a valid disc, trying another keyboard would make sense, dirty and worn equipment can produce the 'sticky keys' phenomenon - that can make typing a nightmaaaaaaaaaaaaare. Tony. . . "PaulT" <PaulT(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C6BE085B-FBA4-40DB-AAD1-D724C0DCE7F0(a)microsoft.com... > Hi, the keyboard is UK/English (Microsoft) I could try using one of my > other > keyboards to see if it helps. Are there any other hardware items it may > rely > on or just the keyboard ? also do you know if there is anything o teh Cd > that > could help me identify what actual version it thinks it is ? > > Regards.
From: Bruce Chambers on 14 May 2006 11:12 PaulT wrote: > Hi, > I've just got a new pc along with xp x64 pro oem, I've just tried installing > it several times but when I come to enter the product key it comes up with a > message box saying "The product Id you entered is not valid" What does this > mean exactly ? It means that you either have an invalid Product Key, or are misreading and/or mistyping a valid Product Key. Either way, the Key you've entered doesn't meet the criteria required by the installation CD's validation logarithm. > I've seen some other posts and it seems the Key and Id are > seperate things, That's correct. The Product *Key* is required to demonstrate the possession of a valid license during the installation, and is either stored on the CD packaging on a bright orange sticker that says "Do not lose this number," or is on a label affixed to an OEM computer. The Product *ID* is created during the installation process and is prominently displayed on the General Properties tab of the My Computer icon. It's primary use, with a retail license, is in registering for and facilitating support from Microsoft (for whatever that's worth). For an OEM license, the Product ID's purpose would be to tell Microsoft that you're not entitled to any free support, but must instead contact the computer manufacturer or vendor who sold you the OEM license. > I checked the piracy page at microsoft.com to verify my COA > was authetic and it is, all above board, but I can't install it for love nor > money, any ideas what may be wrong ? am I the only person this has ever > happened to ? > You need to examine the Product Key very carefully. It's awfully easy to mistake a "B" for an "8," a "G" for a "6," an "S" for a "5," or a "Q" for a "0" or "O." Fortunately, Microsoft had the good sense to leave the "1's," "I's," "O's," and "0's" out of the equation. Also, be sure that your <CapsLock> is _off_ while entering the Product Key -- this isn't supposed to make a difference, but I've seen it do so, on rare occasions. Troubleshooting Invalid CD Key Error Message During Windows XP Setup http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310637 If all else fails, contact the vendor for a new Product Key. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
From: Vanguard on 14 May 2006 12:41 "PaulT" <PaulT(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:91611313-FFB6-495E-A2D0-201932459F21(a)microsoft.com... > > Ok, seems that the label of the CD actually suggest it's a Volume > licensed > data, on a OEM disc, I'm majorly confused. Sent off another mail to > the > retailer asking for a replacement. Cheers. What do you actually see that infers to you that the copy you got is for a volume licensed version? "Corporate" versions are pirated versions. The seller buys a volume license and then slices up the licenses by making copies (sometimes very good copies) to resell but that is illegal. All licenses within a volume license are to be used within the same organization (like a company or school), not resold to outsiders of that organization. So just WHO is this seller of yours? You said you got a new computer and also got Windows XP 64. So did you get them together or did you buy them separately and possibly from different sellers? -- __________________________________________________ Post replies to the newsgroup. Share with others. For e-mail: Remove "NIX" and add "#VN" to Subject. __________________________________________________
From: PaulT on 14 May 2006 13:06 http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=342 that's how I know. This is just the holographic CD , the COA remains OEM hence it not working. "Vanguard" wrote: > > What do you actually see that infers to you that the copy you got is for > a volume licensed version? "Corporate" versions are pirated versions. > The seller buys a volume license and then slices up the licenses by > making copies (sometimes very good copies) to resell but that is > illegal.
From: Charlie Russel - MVP on 14 May 2006 13:09
I install to English-Canadian, but the keyboard is still US. So I won't ever hit a problem with a standard US version. The UK keyboard is a bit different, though and might be the source. -- Charlie. http://msmvps.com/xperts64 Tony Sperling wrote: > Thanks, Charlie. > > Yes, sitting in Denmark, I have seen/heard of this before, although > personally I stick with the International versions for all my > installations, and the Danish keybord doesn't remap the standard keys, so > it's been a while. > > The German keyboard, conversely, remaps the 'z' and the 'x' (if I am not > mistaken) this would be enough to create havoc. > > It is wise to remember, although given enough time to forget, we usually > will. > > > Tony. . . > > > "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie(a)mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message > news:Oc5nY2ydGHA.3556(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Oh, good thought. >> >> -- >> Charlie. >> http://msmvps.com/xperts64 >> >> Tony Sperling wrote: >>> Just a hunch - what language versions are you having? I am thinking of >>> keyboard incompatibilities in the early stages. Is your keyboard the >>> same language as the Windows version, at this point of the installation? >>> >>> Tony. . . >>> >>> >>> "PaulT" <PaulT(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:8B06D2A2-563F-42DB-94AC-314F40D71173(a)microsoft.com... >>>> Hi, yes I trippled checked, got the wife to check etc, I've searched >>>> the internet and saw the G-6, Q-O's etc, however it's oddball that it >>>> just doesnt >>>> say invalid key no matter what I put, it's always invalid Id, the >>>> hologram cd >>>> says OEM to be supplied with new computers only, as does the front of >>>> the >>>> dvd >>>> style casing, and the COA also says windows professional x64 OEM so :) >>>> I've >>>> mailed the shop I got it from but won't be Monday before I hear back >>>> so, I think I'm Mr Unlucky or something. >>>> >>>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote: >>>> >>>>> Paul; >>>>> Are you using the Product Key that came with that CD? >>>>> There are different types of each and they are not compatible. >>>>> >>>>> Look very closely, S-5, O-0. G-6 and others look alike. >>>>> Have someone else try, sometimes another set of eyes and fingers can >>>>> get >>>>> it >>>>> right. >>>>> >>>>> Otherwise contact the seller. |