Activation

[Baz]

My motherboard has failed and I am going to have to
replace it I am using a licenced copy of windows xp home
How or who do I contact to reactivate my copy of xp home
when I fit the new motherboard thanks

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Baz,

You activate it just like you did the first time, provided this is a regular
retail version of WindowsXP. If the original installation is at least 120
days old, then you will likely be able to do it automatically right over the
'net. At worst, you would need to phone it in and the number will be right
there on the screen.

If yours is an OEM version, then you may not be able to reactivate and would
be required to purchase a new copy of WinXP. The OEM version was cheaper
because of this and other limitations. If your copy was preinstalled, then
it is also and OEM but the manufacturer should be replacing it with similar
hardware and reactivation will not be an issue.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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"Baz" > wrote in message
...
> My motherboard has failed and I am going to have to
> replace it I am using a licenced copy of windows xp home
> How or who do I contact to reactivate my copy of xp home
> when I fit the new motherboard thanks

[Ron Martell]

"Baz" > wrote:

>My motherboard has failed and I am going to have to
>replace it I am using a licenced copy of windows xp home
>How or who do I contact to reactivate my copy of xp home
>when I fit the new motherboard thanks

If your replacement motherboard is not identical to the failed one
then you may have to do a Repair Install of your Windows XP once the
new motherboard is in place.

See http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html for detailed
information and instructions.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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