"Phil" wrote in message
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My son's PC was stolen along with all the software. I'm trying to find
out
if I have to buy everything again. Does anyone know Microsoft policy on
this?

It was an HP PC so with OEM Windows XP home. I have no disks - only a
record of the product key. I guess I just have to buy a new licence.

Also do MS keep a record of stolen product keys? Not sure if this would
stop the thief from using the PC?

Phil why don't you teach Microsoft a lesson and the next system you buy
install Linux instead?

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Xandros