Re: XP registration?

[Dave]

"Sean" > wrote in message
...
> XP allows you to use it for a limited time (I've forgotten the ammount)
without registerring with MS. Once this timelimit is exceeded, the OS will
boot up and prompt you to regiter. If you cancel the registration the Os
will shut the computer back down.
>

no it won't. registration is completely optional. nothing happens if you
never do it.

[Scott]

There is a BIG difference between "registration" & "activation". You are NOT
required to "register", but ARE required to "activate" Windows XP within 30
days of installation.
Hope a straight answer helped in your quest vs. all the smart@ss replies you
received below.

"jjb48" > wrote in message
...
> What happens to an install of XP home/full version if you
> do not register it within the time limit? Really curious.

[Ken Blake, MVP]

In ,
jjb48 > typed:

> What happens to an install of XP home/full version if you
> do not register it within the time limit? Really curious.


You are mixing up registration and activation. There is no
requirement to register and no time limit.

However Activation is mandatory. If you don't activate within 30
days you will be unable to use Windows except in Safe Mode.

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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