SepticTank said:
LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY. *ALL* of them have Windows XP COA stickers
on their case. I use the respective OEM version disc (Home or
Professional) to reload XP with THEIR COA KEY.
My complaint is the fact I have to call Microsoft to activate each one
thus wasting my time. YES it IS a hassle becasue I often will be put
ON HOLD OR EVEN DISCONNECTED! When I do get through I EXPLAIN TO THE
ACTIVIATION PERSON what happened and they never had a problem
activating the product for me.
Again, my COMPLAINT IS THAT IT IS A WASTE OF TIME FOR US PEOPLE WHO
ARE LEGIT.
P.S. LEARN TO READ.
Hi SepticTank. You don't need to explain what happened in the PC. See
the below link:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation_facts.mspx
Mandatory Product Activation Data
* The Installation ID is unique to each product and comprises two
components:
1. Product ID. Unique to the product key used during installation
2. Hardware hash. Non-unique representation of the PC
* The country in which the product is being installed (for Office
XP and Office XP family products only)
Politely remind the rep that this is all of the information required.
If they persist, ask to speak to their supervisor. You DO NOT need to
give more information than this on the phone to activate.