XP Registration Problem

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I had to install a new hard drive in a DELL Dimension desktop. When I
reinstalled the operating system (XP), using the Dell Reinstallation Disk
that came with the computer, everything went fine but when I did the final
reboot, I got a message wanting me to "activate" XP. I've reinstalled XP on
Dell computers more than a few times using their CD, but have never seen
this message. I read up on the problem and found that is sometimes happens
when one or more of certain hardware components are replaced, as in this
case...a hard drive. I called Dell... They said it was a Microsoft problem.
I called Microsoft...They said it was a Dell problem. At this point, I
guess I should thank them both for hanging me out to dry on this. Does
anyone have some idea of what I might do? I also tried to activate XP using
the product numbers on the computer tag, but get a message that I have an
invalid key. It IS the key that came with the computer and the CD FROM DELL.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
V
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