Activating XP on a new computer?

[cjw]

Hi,

I have a copy of XP professional which I had purchased
awhile back, and installed it on which was at that time my
only computer. 3 wks ago that computer died. It wasn't
worth repairing, so I bought a new computer. I actualy had
one built, and gave them my copy of XP to install. Now when
I try to activate Windows, it's saying that I reached my
limit of activation.

Is there a way to activate this copy of Windows? I'm not
trying to run the same copy on 2 machines; my old computer
will never be used again.

Thanks for any info

-c

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Activate Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307890

Select the alternative option to "activate by telephone".

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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

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| Hi,
|
| I have a copy of XP professional which I had purchased
| awhile back, and installed it on which was at that time my
| only computer. 3 wks ago that computer died. It wasn't
| worth repairing, so I bought a new computer. I actualy had
| one built, and gave them my copy of XP to install. Now when
| I try to activate Windows, it's saying that I reached my
| limit of activation.
|
| Is there a way to activate this copy of Windows? I'm not
| trying to run the same copy on 2 machines; my old computer
| will never be used again.
|
| Thanks for any info
|
| -c

 

[Guest]

CJW, Carey is right you will have to call Microsoft to get a new activation code. Regardless that you purchased Windows Xp Pro, whenever you upgrade a computer or in your circumstance purchased a new computer the previous activation code recoginizes settings from your old computer. So, you will have to call Microsoft to acquire a new one inorder to use your licensed copy on your new computer. Hope that helps.