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Windows XP installerwon't accept its product key

I did a search and didn't find any results concerning this problem. I've just built a new system and my Windows 7 disc won't boot, so I'm installing Windows XP so I can then install Windows 7 on top ...
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The developer at the time revealed that the license key circulating in the pirated version of Windows XP was not hacked but leaked from within

When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license ...
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Is there a way to see if my Windows XP product key has been used?

Here's the deal. I bought a second hand full retail copy of Windows XP Professional Full Version(seller said never used or activated). I have not installed it on ANY pc or activated it, it's just ...