Windows XP - key product badly entered in list, can I change because it will not validate?

I recently had to wipe my machine XP. I reintalled but, she has two product keys from my piece of paper, I think that I entered that wrong because I tried to do a windows update and it said that my software would not validate. Can I change for the other product key of my piece of paper, or what I have to reinstall again!

Hi TrivenaMcCarlie,

You should not use the same product key that you used during the installation process to activate Windows.

After the installation is complete, you need to activate the copy of Windows and you will not receive any Windows Update unless the copy of Windows is enabled.

How to activate Windows XP

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

Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

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