"Jupiter Jones" wrote in message
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Windows XP does nothing of the kind.
A previously activated Windows XP will not activate, Microsoft has no
way to inactivate a currently activated Windows XP.

A previously activated copy of XP *WILL* activate again.

1) If your machien crashes irrevocably within 6 months of activating, you
can activate again but will have to talk to someone on the phone and get a
series of numbers.

2) If the same situation occurs AFTER 6 months from when you activated, you
can activate online as if you never activated before.


Your "friend" is falling for the paranoia caused largely by the
ignorant and Microsoft detractors such as yourself.
The description in the subject tells much about you.


Suggest you check out the link below which describes what software and stuff
is reported to MS when you choose windows update:

http://www.tecchannel.de/betriebssys...126/index.html


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