Windows XP help!!!

[Saine]

Hey Friends!

I am using windows XP Pro. And now I have to format my
hard disk due to some problems, the thing is when I will
reinstall windows XP Pro it will ask for activation of
Windows, and I am thinking that may be it will not accept
the same CD Key isn't? If I will face this problem then
what is the solution, without calling to Microsoft
regarding activation. Please give me your informative
ideas and opinions.

Thank you,
Saine

 

[dana]

If this is just a simple reinstallation, your key should work. It stays the
same. If it did not work, you could phone MS for a new one, but your old key
should work, if it is a valid key.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If you use the key that is either on the packaging or on your PC for the XP CD - you shouldn't have any problems re-activating over the Internet.

If you are going to perform a 'Repair Install':

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

there shouldn't be any need to re-activate.

If, on the hand, you are going to perform a 'clean' install

"Clean Install Windows XP"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

you will need to re-activate XP.

Both links courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.

Will

 

[Saine]

Thank you friend,

Saine

-----Original Message-----
Hi

If you use the key that is either on the packaging or on

your PC for the XP CD - you shouldn't have any problems re-
activating over the Internet.

 

[Saine]

Thank you friend,

Saine

-----Original Message-----
If this is just a simple reinstallation, your key should work. It stays the
same. If it did not work, you could phone MS for a new one, but your old key
should work, if it is a valid key.





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[M. Rajesh]

Hi,

everytime u format the hard disk and then install it from
fresh you will have to activate the xp version. this is
done to prevent casual copying of XP Pro. refer to this
site for more detials.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/overview
s/activation.asp

make sure that u read all the links on this page. this
has the answer to all ur questions about reusing XP again
and again.

regards
M. Rajesh
www.winxpsolution.com

 

[Ken Blake]

In

I am using windows XP Pro. And now I have to format my
hard disk due to some problems, the thing is when I will
reinstall windows XP Pro it will ask for activation of
Windows, and I am thinking that may be it will not accept
the same CD Key isn't?

Why are you thinking that? If it accepted it before, it will
accept it now.

If I will face this problem then
what is the solution, without calling to Microsoft
regarding activation.

Although you shouldn't have to call Microsoft, there's no reason
to be afraid of needing to do so if you do need to call them.
Activation by telephone is quick and easy, and doesn't represent
a problem.