windows activation

[Guest]

I had recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled windows. The problem is I used a copy of my original now I couldn't find my original and the 30 day activation warning expired now my computer won't let me go past the login screen.

Is there anyway I can still enter my activation code?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sam;
Reboot to Safe Mode:
Reboot tapping F8 each second.
Select Safe Mode at the menu.
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Activate Windows
Choose the option to activate by phone.
Call the displayed number to Microsoft, done in about 5 minutes.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

I had recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled windows. The

problem is I used a copy of my original now I couldn't find my
original and the 30 day activation warning expired now my computer
won't let me go past the login screen.

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi Sam,
you can easily activate over the telephone.
Here is a nice article on activation,which is really handy.
'Windows Product Activation (WPA)on Windows XP' by Alex Nichol, MS-MVP

regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Alex Nichol]

I had recently formatted my hard drive and reinstalled windows. The problem is I used a copy of my original now I couldn't find my original and the 30 day activation warning expired now my computer won't let me go past the login screen.

Is there anyway I can still enter my activation code?

Boot, hitting F8 and take Safe Mode. Logon as Administrator. In that
you can go to
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Activate Windows
and use the option to 'Activate over the phone'. This has a point
before placing the call where you can change the key. As you have let
the 30 days elapse you will then have to follow through with the phone
in method