Final Cut Express Serialization won't let me pass

I'm trying to install FCE 1.01, and I get to the "Final Cut Express Serialization" window and enter the correct information. First, the "OK" button remains grayed out and I can only cancel (after checking the serial number a gazillion times).
I went away and had some coffee and when I came back ten minutes later, at last the "OK" button was blue and, I thought, ready to click. When I click "OK", nothing happens.
Another user posted this problem a while back, then said s/he had "figured it out", but DIDN'T POST THE SOLUTION ARGH!. (Sorry.) Does anyone know how to get past this dialog window?

Well, I bought the FCE 4 upgrade disc and tried to install it. Entered the reg code on the back of the booklet, and got a message saying that "this is an upgrade code. Please enter the code for the original version." When I enter the original reg code, I get a message saying, "The serial number is not valid."
I still can't run 1.01 (see above), and I've tried every method of inputting the reg code, capslock on, capslock off, with hyphens, without hyphens, you name it.
Any ideas?

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