Re-Activating windows XP Home

[Dylan]

Hello, i am doing a complete upgrade on my computer
within the next few days. This includes a motherboard &
cpu, and a reformat and clean install of windows xp home
upgrade from ME. I understand i have to get a new
activation key from Microsoft, i tried looking for an
email address or phone number but could not find one, can
someone give me some insight on this, thank you.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Activate Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307890

Select the option to "activate by telephone" if you are unable
to successfully activate via the internet.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hello, i am doing a complete upgrade on my computer
| within the next few days. This includes a motherboard &
| cpu, and a reformat and clean install of windows xp home
| upgrade from ME. I understand i have to get a new
| activation key from Microsoft, i tried looking for an
| email address or phone number but could not find one, can
| someone give me some insight on this, thank you.

 

[Dylan]

I was hoping to get the new key before i reinstall
everything, is there a 800 number i can call, or will i
beable to get a new key when i try to activate again?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Dylan;
Depending on your specific circumstances, a new key may not be
necessary.
If phone activation is necessary, you will need to call the number,
done in about 5 minutes.
Most likely far less than you are spending searching to get a key in
advance which is not possible.

 

[Dylan]

Oh, ok jupiter jones, thank you. I was under the
assumption i needed the new key before the new install.
Thanks again, Dylan