If i format my hard disk and reinstall windows xp must i do the activation again

[atana]

If i format my hard disk and install windows xp again
must i do the activation ?

 

[GwD]

Yes

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Yes, Product Activation will have to be performed.

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| If i format my hard disk and install windows xp again
| must i do the activation ?
|

 

[Jeff]

In short....yes. It shouldn't be a problem because you
can activate Windows XP as many times as you need.

Cheers!

 

[Adam Lewis]

If i format my hard disk and install windows xp again
must i do the activation ?

Yes you will have to reactivate the the OS

 

[Alex Nichol]

If i format my hard disk and install windows xp again
must i do the activation ?

Yes. The system has then no way to know it is activated. But all you
need to do is, some time in the 30 days, get on the net, go to
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Activate Windows
and use Activate on the Internet now. Do not bother with Registration.
Takes about 20 seconds