Smithers wrote:
> Back in 2009 I had a MSDN Universal subscription that of course came with XP
> Pro. In the past few years I have reimaged/reinstalled my development
> computers probably 10-15 times or so. I just reimaged again yesterday and
> when I went to activate the copy I received a popup stating that I had
> exceeded the maximum number of times I could activate. I called the phone
> number and got it activated that way so I'm at least up and running.
>
> My question: What is the maximum number of times that XP Pro - from an old
> MSDN subscription can be activated? Where can I learn more about this whole
> activation thing.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might
have to make a 5 minute phone call.
Here are the facts pertaining to activation:
Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/
Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm
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