yuryk said:
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 326851 reflects that:
"... You can also register the product ... online."
I wanted to register Windows XP product online after
installation process is completed, but I couldn't find
the appropreate link with online registration form.
Thanks
Two things:
What you *have* to do is Activate it - within 30 days - unless this has
been done at installation (as it usually has been on a new machine,
bought with Windows included.
*Registration* of it is entirely voluntary - and mainly for the benefit
of marketing, though it does register the Product Identifier for the two
free 'support incidents'. I don't bother.
So first go to
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Activate Windows
and if it does not say 'already activated' (and if the item is actually
present - it may not be with a preinstalled system), get on the net and
then take 'Actiivate on the internet now'. That will give you the
option of filling in and sending off registration at the same time.
If it is not there and you want to register, the other way is Start -
Run and run the line
C:\windows\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /R