I never call MS, and I have never called eMachines. I do plead guilty to
reading these newsgroups and I Google when necessary.
Did you try using the eMachines Product Key with a OEM XP CD? I know OEM
product keys from Dell works with other OEM XP CD's. They do require
activation when the bios is not recognized, but if the Product Key is
accepted to continue the setup, it will most likely activate successfully.
How about you losing that chip on your shoulder, I think it is blocking your
view.
You work with us we will work with you.

You must of never of activated a copy of Windows XP through phone support if
you never call MS.

Well like I said before, you MS heroes, fail to read through these threads:

When I placed the call to MS to activate it, we tried not entering an
activation code then proceeded to the next step and inputted the Product Key
from the tower. It came up invalid! MS support suggested I call eMachines.
EMachines basically said there was nothing I can do/didn't have a solution.

FOCUS: answer my original questions and quit trying to get the last word and
I'll shut up.

Bottom line is I installed a copy of Windows XP on my mom's PC. It's
running better than it has ever did.
I'm not removing it. Unless I get a court order to do so. I simply wanted
answers for questions AFTER the installation. I suggest you view my
original post.