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JSI Tip 9796. You cannot use the Registration Wizard to register Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 online?

When you attempt to use the Registration Wizard to register Windows XP SP2. or Windows Server 2003 SP1, you receive an error similar to:

There is no dial tone. Make sure your phone line is properly connected to the modem.

This behavior is the result of a problem in the Registration Wizard (Regwiz.exe).

If you have an OEM version of Windows, contact the OEM.

If you are NOT using an OEM version:

1. Start \ Run \ regwiz /r \ OK.

2. Follow the on screen instructions.

NOTE: You can register Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003 SP1, when you activate Windows.



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