Win XP re-install

[SuSE_Linux_Guy]

I have came across a snag with reinstalling my Genuine copy of Win XP
Pro (Full edition). I have a laptop that I upgraded my hard drive (to
120gB) and ram to 1.5g and had to install a fresh copy of Windows XP
Pro. I do have a legit copy and everything but when prompted to
activate the key, it stated that the key has exceeded it's useage. I
have bought the whole software from Best Buy (so the software shall be
fresh as of January before vista) and I have used the key once before on
the exact same laptop (before the upgrade).

Has anyone else came across the same snag? (where M$FT is stating it is
not useable anymore) What shall I do to ensure that the XP Pro will be
in use? please write: (e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

Use the option available on the Activation dialog to 'phone in'. Waiting 120
days between hardware changes, it would be possible to do it online.

 

[bud]

I have came across a snag with reinstalling my Genuine copy of Win XP Pro
(Full edition). I have a laptop that I upgraded my hard drive (to 120gB)
and ram to 1.5g and had to install a fresh copy of Windows XP Pro. I do
have a legit copy and everything but when prompted to activate the key, it
stated that the key has exceeded it's useage. I have bought the whole
software from Best Buy (so the software shall be fresh as of January before
vista) and I have used the key once before on the exact same laptop (before
the upgrade).

Has anyone else came across the same snag? (where M$FT is stating it is
not useable anymore) What shall I do to ensure that the XP Pro will be in
use? please write: (e-mail address removed)

Choose to activate by phone. follow the instructions. It's a free call and a
automated system. Unless somebody has stolen your key and used it many times
it should only take a few minutes.

 

[SuSE_Linux_Guy]

Thank you very much. It was just a few minutes but worth it.

 

[SuSE_Linux_Guy]

Thank you very much. It was just a few minutes but worth it.