"Cid" <Cid@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:B5958D08-E50C-420A-8721-6327A4645308@xxxxxx
Quote:
> My Windows XP didnt validate so bought new key then tried entering it as
> per
> instructions. MS says yes its valid. I get the key update tool which goes
> through the process and now says it 'cant be updated on my computer. This
> may be due to technical difficulties or connectivity problems'...
> What is happening here? As a student the pc is essential and now I cant
> get
> security updates etc... and I still have that 'pain in the butt' Not
> Genuine
> notice popping up all the time!!!!
> Yes I have tried it with caps lock both on and off
On one of the screens you see for entering the key, there is a way mentioned
to validate over the phone. That should be your next recourse, as well as
asking in a group with "windows" in the name. This is a programmers group.
Though we may be able to help your situation, those groups may have more
experience with such issues.
--
Mike