New Hardware on an XP system

[PaulB]

If I replace the motherboard, memory, and floppy drive--and possibly even
the case--on my computer, will I be required to re-activate my XP
installation? I've already had to replace a Harddrive and added a second HD
since I originally installed XP. Are they going to give me a hard time
about this?
The processor, Harddrives, CD/ROM, CD/RW, will all be the same. The
hardware that comes out will likely find use in another XP machine somewhere
down the road, which I realize will require me to buy another XP
installation.

 

[Galen]

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If I replace the motherboard, memory, and floppy drive--and possibly
even the case--on my computer, will I be required to re-activate my XP
installation? I've already had to replace a Harddrive and added a
second HD since I originally installed XP. Are they going to give me
a hard time about this?
The processor, Harddrives, CD/ROM, CD/RW, will all be the same. The
hardware that comes out will likely find use in another XP machine
somewhere down the road, which I realize will require me to buy
another XP installation.

Plan on three... Three hardware changes inside the case is an activation.
It's easy enough - if it's been more than 120 days it's automated and online
and simplistic. If not then it's via phone and a very quick call (really,
you'd think it'd be longer) and toll-free. No need to buy anything but yes
you'll want to activate again.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
http://kgiii.info/

"We approached the case, you remember, with an absolutely blank mind,
which is always an advantage. We had formed no theories. We were simply
there to observe and to draw inferences from our observations." -
Sherlock Holmes

 

[PaulB]

Understood. Thank you much.

In PaulB had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:


Plan on three... Three hardware changes inside the case is an activation.
It's easy enough - if it's been more than 120 days it's automated and
online and simplistic. If not then it's via phone and a very quick call
(really, you'd think it'd be longer) and toll-free. No need to buy
anything but yes you'll want to activate again.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
http://kgiii.info/

"We approached the case, you remember, with an absolutely blank mind,
which is always an advantage. We had formed no theories. We were simply
there to observe and to draw inferences from our observations." -
Sherlock Holmes

 

[***** charles]

Understood. Thank you much.

I have found that a motherboard change alone can kick in an activation
process.

later....

 

[Dave Harry]

SNIP

I have found that a motherboard change alone can kick in an activation
process.

later....

If a motherboard change alone includes a IDE controller, a graphics adapter
and a NIC, you've guaranteed re-activation.