Can not activate XP Home Edition

I got a new hard drive and loaded XP Home, but when I called and read in the figures, he said that selling it this version is no longer and will not turn on.  He wants me to upgrade to Windows 7 but I need not, XP works great for my old programs.  Any ideas?

Your copy of WIndows is from a Compaq recovery disk - but the computer uses a motherboard retail, that automatically invalidates an OEM_SLP installation.

If you have a COA stcker on the case, to which version and edition of WIndows is? - and what are the first two lines on the tile (do NOT post product key!)

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