Hello,

I did a new light installation of my windows xp pro sp2 with nlite but during the installation, when ck key is asked, it says my cd key is invalid ??!!

I used the key provided with my original cd of Xp PRO, which one i have used to create my new installation.
When i do an installation with this original CD, the cd key is good :/.

Someone would have an idea ?

100's of CD keys were invalidated in XP SP1 and SP2 you most likely have one of those keys.

You can call MS and explain to them (If your key is legal) that is has been blacklisted and they might issue you a new one.

Or did you remove OOBE? (Will cause activation issues in non VLK versions of XP)

Thank you for your reply,

I have already called MS and my cd key is OK. For OOBE, where can i find it in nlite when a i do a new custom install ?

Are you trying to install a different version of XP (i.e. different language) with the same product key? If so, that could be the reason it's failing. Otherwise, it could be a typing mistake in the product key.

Just check this little box here and it will hide all of the options that will mess up your activation!

You save my life !

It was exactly that .

Thank you for your help and your rapide response.

Hi Kenny.

I copied my original xpsp1,slipstreamed sp2 into it with nLite and I have exactly the same problem.
Asks for the key and tells me it is incorrect but it is fine with my original disc.
Kelsenellenelvian said to "check the little box".
Where did you find the little box ? Would you please explain how you solved it ?
Thanks in advance.

That little box shows up when nLite runs and you get to the "remove components" section.

And there it is, I usually ask at least one stupid question each day.
Thanks for the swift reply Kelsenellenelvian,top man.

HAAHHAHAHHAH LMAO

I get at least one a day too.