I used the same OEM XP home CD I use for all my other OEM installations. This is the first time I've encountered an OEM XP install with SLP keys and no COA sticker. I ran the diagnostic and the product id came up as: 2 - OEM SLP I used a slipstreamed SP3 CD I created to install windows. Would using an SP2 disk work? What does the '2' signify before the 'OEM SLP'?
I guess, you normally use your OEM cd and activate online with the COA key, right? From reading what you posted here i think it might be wise to explain the basic priciple of OEM:SLP activation for XP XP can be pre-activated (offline activation) if: SLP strings are present in the bios the correct Manufacture OEMBIOS files are used the SLP strings in OEMBIOS files and SLP string in BIOS match a OEM:SLP product key is used To succesfully pre-activate you need to fullfill ALL above terms.