activation

[Rod]

Windows keeps telling me to activate. when I do ,it tells
me that it is already activated and logs me off. what Can
I do?

Thanks

 

[Ron Martell]

Windows keeps telling me to activate. when I do ,it tells
me that it is already activated and logs me off. what Can
I do?

Try re-registering the .dll files for the activation:

Use Start- Run and enter the following text in the dialog box:
regsvr32.exe regwizc.dll

Then do it again with the following text:
regsvr32.exe licdll.dll

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Bob K]

Hi Ron,

Do you need to do this if you want to install WinXP to a second computer? If
not, is there a problem with installing twice on two different computers?

Thanks,

Bob






|
| >Windows keeps telling me to activate. when I do ,it tells
| >me that it is already activated and logs me off. what Can
| >I do?
| >
|
| Try re-registering the .dll files for the activation:
|
| Use Start- Run and enter the following text in the dialog box:
| regsvr32.exe regwizc.dll
|
| Then do it again with the following text:
| regsvr32.exe licdll.dll
|
| Good luck
|
|
| Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
| --
| Microsoft MVP
| On-Line Help Computer Service
| http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
|
| "The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You can use one CD, as long as you've purchased an additional
license for each additional computer.

As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with the EULA, if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. The only way in which WinXP licensing differs from
that of earlier versions of Windows is that Microsoft has finally
added a copy protection and anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation,
to prevent (or at least make more difficult) multiple installations
using a single license

You can, however, buy additional licenses, assuming you have a
retail license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM
licenses. Be aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way
than you would if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a
discount retailer; Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off
their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


Bruce Chambers

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