Message that my Windows XP Home Edition product key is not valid

My hardrive was getting full so I saved and used DBAN to wipe my hardrive. Once I did and went to install my VALID copy of windows XP when is invited to enter my product key (which is located on a certificate of authtensiy stick on the side of my Tower) keeps telling me my product key is not valid. I use the service pack of windows XP Home edition CD came with my computer and it still does not telling me that the product key is not valid.

How to remedy?

Activate Windows XP by using a Modem, Internet or phone customer Service

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

The installer stops and restarts in Windows XP several times

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811150

You are able to boot mode safe?

If so, open the command prompt window and type chkdsk /F /R

Press enter

You will see a message about the volume must be locked.  You want to monitor during the recovery?

Press y and press enter

Reset

The scan will take a few moments, but he'll fix files

You could try to test disc hard failure - should not continue loading XP installation

Test the hard drive by using the CHIP (HP support Document)

http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00386164&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&JumpID=reg_R1002_USEN

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