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906893 You receive an "Invalid Product ID" error message when you try to validate Windows on a Windows Embedded for Point of Service-based or a Windows XP Embedded-based computer
921914 How to disable or uninstall the pilot version of Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications for Windows XP
925616 Error message when you start Windows Vista: "Your activation period has expired"
931699 Error message when you use Windows Vista: "An unauthorized change was made to your license"
932300 How to resolve a Windows Genuine Advantage product key or volume license key validation issue
932348 Windows Genuine Advantage validation is required when you download Windows updates
938720 When you try to validate a copy of Windows XP, you receive the following error message: "0x80080201 Cannot detect product ID (PID)"
2534498 You cannot download Windows Genuine Advantage updates on a Windows XP-based computer that you purchased from an Original Equipment Manufacturer