Do i have to buy windows xp again???

[Guest]

Do I have to buy windows xp again if I format my computer? I want to start
from scratch but I'm a little worried about having to shell out another 100
some odd bucks for a new copy of XP.

 

[hondaman]

no you wont have to. if it gives you problems activating it again just call
the phone number thats given to help with activation.


-jeff

 

[JS]

If it's the same computer, Windows OEM or Full Product/Upgrade and a valid
CD key you should be OK.

JS

 

[Guest]

Cool, thanks a lot!

 

[Larry Samuels]

No--you can install an unlimited number of times on the same pc.

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[Bruce Chambers]

Do I have to buy windows xp again if I format my computer? I want to start
from scratch but I'm a little worried about having to shell out another 100
some odd bucks for a new copy of XP.

No, of course not!

There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you
might have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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[Ken Blake, MVP]

Do I have to buy windows xp again if I format my computer?

No.


I want to
start from scratch but I'm a little worried about having to shell out
another 100 some odd bucks for a new copy of XP.

No need. You can reformat and reinstall as often as you want to.

 

[Kevin]

Do I have to buy windows xp again if I format my computer? I want to start
from scratch but I'm a little worried about having to shell out another
100
some odd bucks for a new copy of XP.

You received some good replies to your post. But no one asked you if you
actually have copy of Windows XP to install. Do you?