Windows XP Professional suddenly asking product key, but do not accept one printed on the laptop. What is going on?

I've had this laptop for 3 or 4 years, XP Professional. A few weeks, he told me that windows xp must be activated, so I entered the product key located on the sticker on the underside of the computer, but he told me that the key was invalid. I tried to call microsoft technical support, but the best advice they could give me was to remove all and reinstall windows. I would like to know if there is any way around it before I remove everything on my laptop to try something that might not even work.

TIA

Hi Tia,

·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

·         What service pack is installed on your computer?

You can see the Microsoft KnowledgeBase article and check if the problem still persists.

You receive an error message after you enter the product key when you try to install Windows XP

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310637

If the laptop is preinstalled with Windows XP and no article has not helped, then you will need to contact the manufacturer of the laptop.

I hope this helps.

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