You are unexpectedly prompted to enter the product key when you run the Out of Box Experience Wizard in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (908578)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You install Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, install a language pack, and then run the Sysprep utility to reseal the image. Then, you run the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) Wizard. In this scenario, you are prompted to enter the product key. This behavior occurs even though the product key was correctly sealed in the installation package.

Note The product key is also known as the product ID (PID).

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Oobeinfo.ini file is replaced during the installation of the language pack.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, manually enter the product key when you run the OOBE Wizard. Then, follow the steps in the wizard to activate your copy of Windows.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Media Center Technical Support

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/27/2006
Keywords:kbtshoot kbExpertiseInter KB908578 kbAudOEM
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