unable to update my windows xp product key using microsoft key update tool why ?

Question

i used microsoft's key update tool to update my windows xp product key but i was unable to update my product key . it gives error [0x80004001]. it tells that "the application was unable to update the required system file to complete the operation because usupported version of file was found or it was missing".please help me.

Answer 1

Try to use emule, Limewire or torrents. Search for the product key you need and download it.

Answer 2

You need to do a reinstallation. (product key update tool) while useful for most cases, does include a file-scan that limits its use if certain core files are modified/missing. While this isn't ideal, and I can definitely understand your position against not wanting to do a reinstallation, the product key update tool won't be able to successfully switch your system over with these core errors.

Answer 3

Hi

This nifty tool will help you retreive your key and does much more as well ROCK XP

Answer 4

You can't update your Windows XP unless other wise it is a genuine copy.First check it.Have good luck.

Answer 5

try using this CD key:
X4682-4BKMH-M4MRW-MY32H-FC8BD

It works for Without Service pack version as well as Service Pack2 versions too