Just install normally and try the on-line activation...if it
has a problem you will be shown the phone number to call,
just report the REPAIR of your computer and they will give
you a code to activate. Be sure to write it down.
| Thanks for the fast reply. I have an OEM XP PRO disk. I
| guess I will rebuild my computer and call microsoft for
| reactivation. I hope they are friendly!!!!
|
| Mike
|
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Yes, but whether you can activate depends on what you
have
| >for an install disk. If it is OEM image it probably
won't
| >install on a different makers mobo. If it is an OEM XP
disk
| >the EULA allows for repair installs, but you may need to
| >call in for activation if less than 120 days since
| >activation.
| >
| >Retail may still require the call, but the only
restriction
| >is one computer at a time.
| >
| >
| >| >| I am going to reinstall xp pro on a new hard drive (My
| >| current Win XP hard drive crashed today)! While I am at
it
| >| I am going to upgrade motherboard and cpu as well. Will
I
| >| be able to install Win XP again on new motherboard and
new
| >| hard drive?
| >|
| >| Thanks
| >| Mike
| >|
| >
| >
| >.
| >
