"The product ID you entered is not valid ' CD XP Pro OS.

It is a new installation on my laptop, using a genuine XP CD. Apparently (I'm told) the key was in the cello-wrap of the package, which has been scrapped. By following some instructions online, I dug down on the CD (using another computer), to /i386/unattended.txt and got the key. However, this will not work, and I get the above message. Then...
(1) should - this not a touch # valid?
(2) if so, why it doesn't work?
(3) otherwise, how can I get a?
(4) what IS the phone number for the line activation?
Thank you.

RE: 3) / i386/unattended.txt... Well, after a little research, I discovered that this is not a valid key, it is used when installing a "dummy" of multiple license.
The problem persists, tho. How can I get a valid key for my valid installation? and what is the activation line phone #?

Only if it is a commercial version, and you have proof of purchase i.e. a receipt.
And any win operating system is not provided with a motherboard from any official supplier.
I would assume that you have been provided with an oem version and MS provides no support for oem versions

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