> I recently installed some software on my Virtual PC (Virtual PC 6.1
> installed with Windows XP Professional. I am running it on a Mac G4
> Powerbook under system 10.4.9.) Next time I started up the PC, I was
> confronted with a screen offering to help me set up Windows XP. I
> went along for the ride, but when invited to enter the product key,I
> had a problem. The first digit on my product key is 0 but it would not
> register in the box provided. I also found that "5" also would not
> register. All the other letters and digits were entered successfully.
> There is nothing wrong with the keyboard that I can see. (All keys
> work on the Mac platform.) I tried using the numberpad, cutting and
> pasting and an external wireless keyboard but nothing works. I cannot
> enter the product key!
> Now the virtual computer won't boot at all and several important
> programmes and documents are inaccessible.
> Can anyone help????
> Thanking you in advance,
> jks

> The Product key would certainly NOT start with a 0. In addition to 0
> and 5 not working, you will also find that all vowels (a e i o u)
> don't work either. You should call Microsoft PSS to have your Product
> key validated.

> On Mar 23, 5:17 pm, "Paul Power" <(email address - cut out)> wrote:
>
> > The Product key would certainly NOT start with a 0. In addition to 0
> > and 5 not working, you will also find that all vowels (a e i o u)
> > don't work either. You should call Microsoft PSS to have your Product
> > key validated.
>