Windows xp professional upgrade - incorrect product key code - HELP

I have wondows xp on my computer. I just restored to original and I am trying to reinstall my update to xp professional. My product key is not valid. It has always been a problem since microsoft gave me a different product key to use, and I'm not... Any ideas?

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