Hey guys I have a question, if i have a xp pro sp 1 cd with a university key, and slipstram sp2 in it will it recognize it as sp1 or sp 2 and will the key not allow it to install cause its not a sp2 cd key, and also will it popup with that stupid wga?

thanks for help in this matter.

tc8224

If your key is a legitimate key from your university, you should have no problems with SP2 or WGA. I know I haven't with mine

even with it being slipstreamed it won't recognize it as a sp2 cd and not a sp2 cd key on install that is?

There's no such thing as an "SP2" product key, as all Windows XP keys were built from the same algorithm. This means that any key that works in SP0 (RTM) will also work on an SP1 or an SP2 disc. However, if your key isn't legitimate, it's likely to fail on an SP2 machine due to the checking and "blacklisting" built into the SP2 install (and further now with the WGA checks).

Otherwise, a legit, non-pirated (or non-keygen'ed key) will work on ANY revision of Winodws XP, slipstreamed or otherwise.

ok thanks for the information just making sure before I wasted my time doin it