Code 0xC004F061 than that specified that only usable product key for the upgrade not for new installations

I would rather not reinstall XP so I'm looking for a lazy COP-out. Several problems.
No phone registration option fails in this way.
Unrecognized at the https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?st=1&as=1&iid=132&iguid=523f8e4f-37b1-4026-a4e8-000151ea2b26_1_2&wa=wsignin1.0&c=SMC&ln=en-gb&prid=13193&gsaid=598988 in configuration-system board product ID
Screenshots available if necessary.
Why can't ask you simply insert the original disc of XP to authenticate? OFR even prompt the user to enter the XP license key?
I gess Microsoft likes to make life difficult for the end user.

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