Why don't my reinstallation of Windows XP accepts the key that comes with it?

I have had trouble with my computer and decided to back up everything on an external drive (fact), reformat the disk (done) and re-install the operating system WIN XP Professional.  But when you try to do so, the system will NOT accept the authentication key of the user supplied with the disc.  Does anyone have an idea what might happen?  Thanks for your attention!

Looks like you may not have used the same CD that came with the product key.

It must match edition, architecture and type with Windows XP.

(Home, professional, Tablet PC, Media Center, etc.)
(x 86 or x 64)
(OEM, retail, MSDN)

Although the latter can be "bypassed".

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