Microsoft Windows Activation Key

[scotswolf]

I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I am
getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the
Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.

Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.

(Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
(e-mail address removed) )

 

[Gordon]

I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I
am
getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use
the
Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.

Any solutions??,

Yes - activate by phone. Have you tried that?

 

[Jonathan]

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I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of
reformatting a few times,I am getting the message that I
have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the Key',I
was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the
same computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it
would 'activate'??.

Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.

(Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my
e-mail address, (e-mail address removed) )

I would call Microsoft at this point. I had to do this when I had trouble
installing after replacing mother board. Everything was fixed with that
phone call but it was several years ago so I can not give you any details.

Good luck.

J.

 

[scotswolf]

Yes - activate by phone. Have you tried that?

Thanks,that sorted it

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I am
getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the
Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.

Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.

(Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
(e-mail address removed) )

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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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

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killed a great many philosophers.
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[witan]

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 Activationhttp://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

When I clicked on the link in your post http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/,
this is what I got:

"We're sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish
to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft
products and services."

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Start with the links on this site. The link to activation info is near the
bottom.

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.aspx?displaylang=en

 

[Daave]

When I clicked on the link in your post
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/, this is what I
got:

"We're sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish
to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft
products and services."

Try this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx