XP repair problem

[A.Sengupta]

When I tried to repair my Windos XP using the OS CD ,it
is asking me for activation and dailing an ISD no. or
else it is not booting up.
Please tell me how to avoid dialing an ISD No. as it will
cost me too much,I want to activate my XP by dialing the
ISP and getting connected to internet which will cost me
only local telephone charges,but for that I need to boot
up my machine,I am residing in INDIA.plz suggest me what
to do.
Expecting a solution at the earliest.
My windows XP is licensed version which came along with
my Caompaq PC.
Regards,
A.Sengupta

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

If the machine won't boot to the point where you can establish a dial up
connection, then you may have no choice but to make the phone call. Here in
the US its an automated system that only takes a couple of minutes to
complete.

 

[Sandy S.]

Do you have the original product key? I've never dealt
with installations outside of the U.S., but that might be
what it's searching for. Otherwise, this is a perplexing
one.