Windows XP Pro key Errors

[LowTech]

Recently, my Windows XP Pro x64 system hard drive died. Right now, I am trying to re-install Windows XP Pro on the new hard drive with the 2 Windows XP Pro disc that I found in my disc collection. However, both discs gave me a "Key Errors" when I type in the Windows XP Pro key. The key is 100% legit because I bought the Windows XP Pro x64 OEM version from Newegg.com 3 yrs ago. I assumed that I have lost the installation disc that come with the key because certain Windows key can only be activated by certain installation disc that come with it. I wanted to call Microsoft support, but I cannot find their e-mail or telephone number. When I check Microsoft website, they stated that they are no longer support Windows XP as of July 2010.

Does anyone have any advises? or solutions?

 

[VirtualLarry]

I somehow don't think that XP64 keys are interchangeable with regular XP Pro media.

 

[LowTech]

Thanks VirtualLarry. I went out and bought the new installation disc with the key

 

[Shawn]

Also, OEM and retail discs use different keys. However, if you could have found an OEM x64 disc your key would have worked and you wouldn't have needed to buy a new one.

 

[JackMDS]

AFAIK Win XP is Not like Win 7 in this regards, XP x32 and x64 keys are not interchangeable.