XP, re - install works but can not reach active state

Hello. I have two computers - 1 desktop and 1 laptop with genuine COA for Windows XP and Windows XP Home Edition. They run Ubuntu Linux for the last year or two, but now I want to reload XP on them. However, the WGA download does not work and now the key associated with the laptop is "invalid". Anyone can shed light on what do I do here?

You need to install from the original installation media provided with each computer. Key codes work with specific versions and are not interhangeable... Mike Hall MVP - Windows Desktop Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

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