how do I bypass this? (sp2 related)
 

I had to format and reinstall windows

and I need to get Sp2 and I get this/.

[quote:cd82f]Validation Failure: Product Key Failed Validation[0x80080220]

Why did my machine fail validation?

The product key found on your computer is from a Volume License Key (VLK), which has been blocked. A VLK is typically licensed to organizations who want to use multiple copies of Windows. However, if a VLK is reported as stolen or leaked, it is then blocked from passing through validation.


If you received a computer with a VLK, and you do not have a Volume License Agreement with Microsoft, then you may be a victim of software piracy. If this has happened to you, please see below for the steps you can take.


If you do have a Volume License Agreement with Microsoft, you believe you are using the appropriate VLK assigned to your organization, and your VLK has not been reported as stolen or lost, please contact your system administrator, Large Account Reseller (LAR), or Enterprise Software Advisor (ESA) to report the problem.
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im guessing you need a new key ... ive never seen this before tho since my copy is legit and ive never used a hax code version of xp.

Go out and buy a genuine copy of Windows XP.

[quote="Mr.Buttocks":73a8d]Go out and buy a genuine copy of Windows XP.[/quote:73a8d]

but I was able to update to SP2 before.

[quote=Bucknub][quote="Mr.Buttocks":e146d]Go out and buy a genuine copy of Windows XP.[/quote]

but I was able to update to SP2 before.[/quote:e146d]


[url="http://www.betanews.com/article/1084264398"]http://www.betanews.com/article/1084264398[/url]

[quote="Mr.Buttocks":36dcd]Go out and buy a genuine copy of Windows XP.[/quote:36dcd]

After about 5 installs windows needs a new key this is basicly from the same thing.
After install of any updates inc sp2 windows checks the validity of your install.
Either you have dodgy windows or your key needs auth by windows do you get an auth window at all?

^^ thats not all that true really .. ive installed MANY times without calling homosoft.

http://www.activewin.com/winxp/tips/basic/7.shtml

^^ if you follow that to the t then you wont have to activate. i have those files backedup and i just restore them each time i format ...

apparently my Copy of windows was cracked cuz I wasnt asked to activate.

This happened to me this morning. I took that computer and shot it with my shotgun. It was very satisfying, but now the Police are at the door. Lie John lie.

happy:

probably the volume license.

i have some keys but i dunno if theyll be any better than what you have already.

Do u really thinkg i need to update anyways? am I just fine with Sp1 for now?

hake:

Judas will hack your PC.

i dont use sp 2