I need to know how I can deactivate Windows XP home
edition from my computer? Can anyone help

There is no deactivation of Windows XP.
Remove retail Windows XP and install on another computer.

This may not be possible if Windows XP is OEM since OEM is normally
permanently tied to the original computer regardless the condition of
that computer.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Drob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I need to know how I can deactivate Windows XP home
> edition from my computer? Can anyone help

"Drob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I need to know how I can deactivate Windows XP home
> edition from my computer? Can anyone help

You don't "deactivate" - if you want to remove it, boot from a boot floppy
and format the HDD. If you have converted to NTFS file system, then you may
need to boot from the XP CD, do a format and then exit the install
procedure.

"Drob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I need to know how I can deactivate Windows XP home
> edition from my computer? Can anyone help

You don't "deactivate" - if you want to remove it, boot from a boot floppy
and format the HDD. If you have converted to NTFS file system, then you may
need to boot from the XP CD, do a format and then exit the install
procedure.

How do I "deactivate", move to another computer, or sell
a previously activated XP?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#how2

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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