Error invalid after reinstalling windows xp product key

Re-install Windows xp on the new drive

my computer compaq laptop has window xp inside and the hard drive is failed.   I have an original cd of window xp; but when to enter the product key, it is not valid.

How to re-install Windows xp on my laptop with the new hard drive?

Thank you

Bonzai

What kind of CD you used?
Was it a restore CD provided by the manufacturer or a retail XP CD?

Is the key that you are using a sticker on the computer or the one included with a purchase XP?

If you use the key of a sticker on the computer, you need to be sure to use an OEM provided the CD to reinstall.
The key to the sticker on a computer that says "OEM" will not be able to activate on a Setup from a retail CD.

Make sure you use the key for the media you used (key OEM and OEM media, etc.).
Make sure that the key is the same version that you are trying to install (button Home, multimedia, etc.).
Make sure that you type the key correctly.

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