Microsoft KB Archive/291548

= Microsoft SharePoint Setup Does Not Accept the Product Identification Code =

PSS ID Number: 291548

Article Last Modified on 11/3/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

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This article was previously published under Q291548



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install Microsoft SharePoint server from the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM, the SharePoint server may not accept the Microsoft Product Identification Code (PID), and you may receive the following error message:

Microsoft SharePoint Setup

You have not entered a valid Product Key.

Please check the number located on your Certificate of Authenticity or the yellow sticker on the back of the CD case.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the installation process is started by manually starting the Setupse.exe program from the \ValueAdd\Msft\SharePt folder.



RESOLUTION
In Windows Server 2003, the only supported method to install the SharePoint server is by means of the Configure Your Server Wizard:
 * 1) Under Administrative Tools, click Configure Your Server.
 * 2) On the Server Type menu, click Microsoft SharePoint server.

Additional query words: setupse exe

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB291548

Technology: kbWinServ2003Ent kbWinServ2003EntSearch kbWinServ2003Search kbWinServ2003St

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