Windows Activation Problems...

[Guest nickcornaglia]

I have a notebook that I bought with Windows XP Home installed.

I bought an upgrade to XP Pro and installed it some time ago.

I was trying to download Microsoft's PhotoStory when it asked to verify my copy of Windows. It says there is a problem with my activation...meaning it doesnt believe I am holding a valid copy of windows.

I tried downloading Windows Media Connect and I have the same problem.

When I look in Programs>Accessories>SysTools>Activate windows and run it...it says that it is registered already with absolutely no other options.

Does anyone know a fix for this at all. I looked in the registry and the Windows ProductID is different than the Product key on my windows disk label. Is this the culprit? I dont want to change it and restart and not be able to log in at all.

I have an email into MS, but if anyone can help me, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

Nick

[Guest element]

When you installed pro, did you install it over home, or did you format 1st? If you installed it over home, its possible that the 2 different product keys are "corrupting" Thats the only thing I can think of right now... Perhaps if you didnt format before you installed, that could be an option.

[Guest nickcornaglia]

I installed it as an upgrade as I did not but the full version...just the upgrade version. I have MS on the case...they have responded and asked for some info and should get back to me by tomorrow.

[Guest element]

Ah right, im sure they'll sort it then. Good luck.