Installing XP Prof. on new computer after hardware failure

[JohnBelAir]

What is the procedure for activating XP Prof. on a new
hardware platform due to a hardware failure?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

What is the procedure for activating XP Prof. on a new
hardware platform due to a hardware failure?

Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not transferable),
simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on, and install
it onto the new one. 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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Bruce Chambers

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