Activation

[John in VA]

I have activated my copy of Windows XP Professional and
have been up and running for a couple of weeks. A problem
came up and I need to wipe the hard drive and re-install
the OS. How do I reactivate Windows?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The activation procedure is the same. However, if it should fail,
then select the option to "activate by telephone".

How to Activate Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307890&Product=winxp

Windows Product Activation (WPA) on Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Alex Nichol]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"John in VA" > wrote in message:
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| I have activated my copy of Windows XP Professional and
| have been up and running for a couple of weeks. A problem
| came up and I need to wipe the hard drive and re-install
| the OS. How do I reactivate Windows?