Reinstallation and Activation

[Nee]

I have problems with my machine and have been trying to fix these problems
but failed so I think reinstallation may be the best option to solve the
problems (unable to watch MSNBC news video). However, I am worried about he
activation after reinstallation, so kindly provide me some information
regarding this reinstallation and activation.

Thanks in advanced.

Regards,

Nee

 

[Ted Zieglar]

When you reinstall on the same hardware there is no need to reactivate.

Did you ask MSNBC about your problem?

 

[Nee]

I did not ask MSNBC only I have been trying to get help from this
newsgroups.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have problems with my machine and have been trying to fix these problems
but failed so I think reinstallation may be the best option to solve the
problems (unable to watch MSNBC news video).

That seems like a rather drastic solution to what appears to be a minor
annoyance, but it's your choice.

However, I am worried about he
activation after reinstallation, so kindly provide me some information
regarding this reinstallation and activation.

There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
license) ever expire. 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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