Installing Win XP Pro on New HD

[Guest]

Before, I was able to intall windows xp on the same machine multiple times
(meaning, I was able to activate my XP via internet). I happens because I
always encounter the "blue screen", so I format the HD then reinstall the OS.
So I decided to purchase a new hard disk and install the same windows xp.
But this I cannot activate my windows xp. I said some thing like.... it has
been used many times???

Does this mean that I have to get another windows xp installer for my new
hard disk? Please help.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Before, I was able to intall windows xp on the same machine multiple
times (meaning, I was able to activate my XP via internet). I
happens because I always encounter the "blue screen", so I format the
HD then reinstall the OS. So I decided to purchase a new hard disk
and install the same windows xp. But this I cannot activate my
windows xp. I said some thing like.... it has been used many times???

Does this mean that I have to get another windows xp installer for my
new hard disk? Please help.

Is it a RETAIL copy of Windows XP?
If so, just choose to activate by phone. You are permitted to install
Windows XP as many times as you like.

 

[Tim]

I suggest that you configure you system not to auto reboot when windows
crashes - control panel, system, advanced, Startup & Recover, untick
Automatically Restart.

Note the STOP code when it next occurs and seek help on how to fix that
problem.

- Tim

 

[Guest]

Thanks Shenan, but how do I know if it's a retail copy? The CD was only given
to me by a friend. Can I identify it by it's product id? Product id says
something like 55274-OEM-0011903-00101.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Before, I was able to intall windows xp on the same machine multiple
times (meaning, I was able to activate my XP via internet). I
happens because I always encounter the "blue screen", so I format
the HD then reinstall the OS. So I decided to purchase a new hard
disk and install the same windows xp. But this I cannot activate my
windows xp. I said some thing like.... it has been used many
times???

Does this mean that I have to get another windows xp installer for
my new hard disk? Please help.

Is it a RETAIL copy of Windows XP?
If so, just choose to activate by phone. You are permitted to
install Windows XP as many times as you like.

Thanks Shenan, but how do I know if it's a retail copy? The CD was
only given to me by a friend. Can I identify it by it's product id?
Product id says something like 55274-OEM-0011903-00101.

It is an OEM. This means (according to the EULA - End-User License
Agreement) it is permanently attached to the first machine it was installed
on, even should that machine melt to slag.