Windows XP Activation

[Guest]

Recently my emachine T2596 died. I traced it to the MB so am thinking about
just replacing the MB instead of buying a new computer to save money.

Apparently my emachine came already activated because I never saw the "trial
period" screen that I often heard of.

I also heard that replacing the MB will stop Windows XP from running. My
questions are:

1) What should I expect to see with the new MB in place? Will I see get a
trial period offer or XP just won't boot at all?

2) If I call MS will I get a break and able to re-activate my XP?

3) Or should I just pick up a new copy of XP Full version when I go to the
store to buy the new MB?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Recently my emachine T2596 died. I traced it to the MB so am thinking about
just replacing the MB instead of buying a new computer to save money.

Apparently my emachine came already activated because I never saw the "trial
period" screen that I often heard of.

I also heard that replacing the MB will stop Windows XP from running. My
questions are:

1) What should I expect to see with the new MB in place? Will I see get a
trial period offer or XP just won't boot at all?

2) If I call MS will I get a break and able to re-activate my XP?

3) Or should I just pick up a new copy of XP Full version when I go to the
store to buy the new MB?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

eMachine probably was delivered to you with a OEM version of XP. This may
have been a "BIOS" locked version, which means that the XP was looking for a
special "code" in the motherboard BIOS and if it find it, no activation is
required.

Unfortunately, if the XP is OEM (BIOS locked or not), you would not be
permitted, officially, to re-use this XP on a different PC (see the EULA.)
OEM versions are not supported by Microsoft directly so your only option is #3
(Get a new copy of XP.). However, youmight be able to buy a new OEM copy of
XP since I believe that the new motherboard purchase should qualify for an OEM
purchase of XP??

However, once that new motherboard dies, you are back to "square one!"

 

[T. Waters]

Recently my emachine T2596 died. I traced it to the MB so am thinking
about just replacing the MB instead of buying a new computer to save
money.

Apparently my emachine came already activated because I never saw the
"trial period" screen that I often heard of.

I also heard that replacing the MB will stop Windows XP from running.
My questions are:

1) What should I expect to see with the new MB in place? Will I see
get a trial period offer or XP just won't boot at all?

2) If I call MS will I get a break and able to re-activate my XP?

3) Or should I just pick up a new copy of XP Full version when I go
to the store to buy the new MB?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Is it out of warranty?

 

[john w]

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:18:29 -0800, darrenbruin
copyright 2006 John Weatherly; all rights reserved; no portion of
this article may be used elsewhere without express written consent of
the author

Recently my emachine T2596 died. I traced it to the MB so am thinking about
just replacing the MB instead of buying a new computer to save money.

Apparently my emachine came already activated because I never saw the "trial
period" screen that I often heard of.

I also heard that replacing the MB will stop Windows XP from running. My
questions are:

1) What should I expect to see with the new MB in place? Will I see get a
trial period offer or XP just won't boot at all?

2) If I call MS will I get a break and able to re-activate my XP?

3) Or should I just pick up a new copy of XP Full version when I go to the
store to buy the new MB?

My 2 centavos is that if you have the $$$ to buy the full version of
XP, that would be the way to go.

Tallahassee

 

[Menno Hershberger]

Recently my emachine T2596 died. I traced it to the MB so am thinking
about just replacing the MB instead of buying a new computer to save
money.

Apparently my emachine came already activated because I never saw the
"trial period" screen that I often heard of.

I also heard that replacing the MB will stop Windows XP from running.
My questions are:

1) What should I expect to see with the new MB in place? Will I see
get a trial period offer or XP just won't boot at all?

2) If I call MS will I get a break and able to re-activate my XP?

3) Or should I just pick up a new copy of XP Full version when I go
to the store to buy the new MB?

I believe it the "store" isn't too far away, I'd just get the motherboard
and see what happens first. Windows might not even notice the difference,
or if it does, it might let you reactivate it. If it doesn't, then call
Microsoft (the number to call will come up in the activation screen) and
tell them what you did... they may give you some numbers to reactivate it.
Generally, they're pretty loose about doing that.
Then... if all else fails... go buy it.

 

[kurttrail]

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:18:29 -0800, darrenbruin
copyright 2006 John Weatherly; all rights reserved; no portion of
this article may be used elsewhere without express written consent of
the author

My 2 centavos is that if you have the $$$ to buy the full version of
XP, that would be the way to go.

Tallahassee

What a horrible answer! But I do hope an idiot like you follows his own
advise as a fool and his money should be parted as soon as possible.

--
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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"

 

[paulmd]

eMachine probably was delivered to you with a OEM version of XP. This may
have been a "BIOS" locked version, which means that the XP was looking for a
special "code" in the motherboard BIOS and if it find it, no activation is
required.

Unfortunately, if the XP is OEM (BIOS locked or not), you would not be
permitted, officially, to re-use this XP on a different PC (see the EULA.)
OEM versions are not supported by Microsoft directly so your only option is #3
(Get a new copy of XP.). However, you might be able to buy a new OEM copy of
XP since I believe that the new motherboard purchase should qualify for an OEM
purchase of XP??

However, once that new motherboard dies, you are back to "square one!"

E-machines use a Norton-Ghost image of the orignal system setup for
their restore CDs. Very difficult to put it on anything besides the
exact emachine motherboard. That being said, you may be able to get
away with putting a different motherboard in. Make it as similar as you
can to the one that died. AND make a clone of that hard drive so you
don't mess up the original.

By the way, Don't buy another Black and Silver emachine model Txxxx.
Motherboard and power supply go out together in a blaze of glory.
Sometimes it's just the power supply and processor. THat motherboard
may yet be alive if you haven't looked for multiple failures.

 

[Guest]

Now you tell me :-( I also happen to know of another emachine that died
recently as well in similar manner and also roughly after two years of
service. I now swear off emachines for good and STRONGLY recommend anyone
AGAINST buying emachines. I have worked for various big companies and were
using brand-name computers for years. Never had I seen a computer just conked
out and die like my personal emachine and my brother's. I can understand
mechanical components such as HDD, DVD/CD Drives, even monitors can wear out
but electronics live practically forever.

Actually I don't know if it's the MB or the processor though I know the
power supply is still good because I took it out and tested it on an old
computer. Is it worth it to try to buy a replacement processor?

Do emachines buy bottom-of-the-barrel components then further save money by
not burning them in? That's the only explanation I can give for their
disposable computers.

Regards,

 

[Guest]

Unfortunatetly yes. The computer is two year old. The warranty was for one
year. Shoulda bought the extended warranty ($99 for 1 or $139 for 2) but how
was I to know emachines turned out to be such junks. I never had a brand-name
computers died on me at work years after years. A 486 computer I put together
myself years ago never died either.

 

[Guest]

Of course I do not want to be a fool but I might have no choice. If you have
better alternative please email me at darrenbruin at netscape dot com.

Regards,

 

[onurneez]

Go to astalavista.com and get a new serial number for windows. you ca
also get cracks for it

 

[kurttrail]

Of course I do not want to be a fool but I might have no choice. If
you have better alternative please email me at darrenbruin at
netscape dot com.

Well your problem is that you have an eMachine, and you didn't get a
real XP installation disk, so you won't be able to do a Repair install.
If you have a friend with a generic OEM XP CD, then you could use that
along with the Product Key that came with your computer. If you can't
then you will need to buy a copy of XP, but there are cheaper options
than buying the FULL retail CD.

If you check around the net, very cheap copies of XP OEM and XP upgrade
CD can be found that are 1/2 to 2/3 cheaper than full retail.

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Peace!
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Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"

 

[Talahasee]

Go to astalavista.com and get a new serial number for windows. you can
also get cracks for it.

Thanks for the page.


Tallahassee

 

[Guest]

Your original OEM eMachine license for Windows XP
is no longer valid with a different motherboard. You'll
have to purchase a new "Full Version" of Windows XP
and perform a "Repair Install".

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

 

[paulmd]

Now you tell me :-( I also happen to know of another emachine that died
recently as well in similar manner and also roughly after two years of
service. I now swear off emachines for good and STRONGLY recommend anyone
AGAINST buying emachines. I have worked for various big companies and were
using brand-name computers for years. Never had I seen a computer just conked
out and die like my personal emachine and my brother's. I can understand
mechanical components such as HDD, DVD/CD Drives, even monitors can wear out
but electronics live practically forever.

I've seen plenty of working machines that have been in continuous use
since the mid 1980s. I've also seen plenty of dead p4s. But of the all
of the permantly dead machines I've sent to the scrap pile, more than
half were emachines. Usually I Keep the case and put a new motherboard
in it.

Actually I don't know if it's the MB or the processor though I know the
power supply is still good because I took it out and tested it on an old
computer. Is it worth it to try to buy a replacement processor?

Buy, no. But if you have a friend with a similar-speed (plus or minus
about 200 mhz) P4 or celeron who is willing to let you try, then go
ahead. You should be able to find a celeron 2.5 online for $50-$100,
But it's a bit much to spend on "maybe".

Do emachines buy bottom-of-the-barrel components then further save money by
not burning them in? That's the only explanation I can give for their
disposable computers.

Regards,

I think they try to make them survive till the warrenty expires and not
one week longer.

Disposable computers are more expensive in the long run. I think they
plan to have you keep buying new emachines. Maximum extraction. They
lure you with these beautiful black and silver boxes. Even the
motherboards are this beautiful purple color.

If you want a new machine, be aware that most everybody cheaps out on
something.

Emachine is just the worst offender.

 

[Alias]

I've seen plenty of working machines that have been in continuous use
since the mid 1980s. I've also seen plenty of dead p4s. But of the all
of the permantly dead machines I've sent to the scrap pile, more than
half were emachines. Usually I Keep the case and put a new motherboard
in it.


Buy, no. But if you have a friend with a similar-speed (plus or minus
about 200 mhz) P4 or celeron who is willing to let you try, then go
ahead. You should be able to find a celeron 2.5 online for $50-$100,
But it's a bit much to spend on "maybe".

I think they try to make them survive till the warrenty expires and not
one week longer.

Disposable computers are more expensive in the long run. I think they
plan to have you keep buying new emachines. Maximum extraction. They
lure you with these beautiful black and silver boxes. Even the
motherboards are this beautiful purple color.

If you want a new machine, be aware that most everybody cheaps out on
something.

Build your own or have someone build one to your specifications.

Alias