reinstall XP not taking product ID

thank you geech!!!
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>you need to call windows for a new product number.
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>>I had a hard drive go bad and had to get a new one and
>>reinstall windowsXP. It installed fine with no
>>problems. I am now at the "enter your product id"
>>screen. I have double, triple, and quadruple checked
the
>>id number and it says it is incorrect. Anybody ever
>>experience this? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Tim.
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