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[Carl]

This is a general question. I'm considering installing XP
on my system , and I understand after install the program
must be registered. In my case , I periodically up grade
my system by adding new hard drives, video cards , memory
and even motherboard/processor up grades. I assume that
after any of these changges I will have to re-registar XP
or will I need to purchase another copy.
Any comments greatly appreciated ..Thanks

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Carl,

It's activation, not registration (which is optional) and you can still
periodically upgrade your hardware. Occasionally (not always), you will need
to reactivate the system when the number of hardware changes accumulates
sufficiently. This article from MVP Alex Nichol can help explain:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Ken Blake]

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This is a general question. I'm considering installing XP
on my system , and I understand after install the program
must be registered.

No. Registration is completely optional.

But activation, which is what you're thinking about, is required.

In my case , I periodically up grade
my system by adding new hard drives, video cards , memory
and even motherboard/processor up grades. I assume that
after any of these changges I will have to re-registar XP

No. You have to reactivate only if you make a bunch of hardware
changes within a 120-day period.

or will I need to purchase another copy.

No, you never need to do that.

 

[Carl]

Thanks much , that was what I need, much appreciated