re-install from scratch - licence issues

I have just cobbled together a new machine from the remnants of my old one.
It is a new box with all the old components except a MB, Processor and
primary sata drive. I was having problems with the old machine which I
suspect was the MB breaking down. I re-installed WinXP Home Edition from
scratch several times, thus using up my anti-pirate allocation.

When I installed on my new machine, it wouldn't register and I obtained a
new number from Microsoft which worked fine. I have new problems with this
install, mostly due to the duff drivers and other s/w from Nvidea.

I am going to do a new complete re-format and install but, first one
question. Do I use the old licence number or the new one from MS and does
this count towards my anti-pirate quota.

If all else fails I think I will install my copy of Windows 2000. At least
that behaved itself.

Many thanks.

Visitor No 3 wrote:
I have just cobbled together a new machine from the remnants of my
old one. It is a new box with all the old components except a MB,
Processor and primary sata drive. I was having problems with the
old machine which I suspect was the MB breaking down. I
re-installed WinXP Home Edition from scratch several times, thus
using up my anti-pirate allocation.

When I installed on my new machine, it wouldn't register and I
obtained a new number from Microsoft which worked fine. I have new
problems with this install, mostly due to the duff drivers and
other s/w from Nvidea.

I am going to do a new complete re-format and install but, first one
question. Do I use the old licence number or the new one from MS
and does this count towards my anti-pirate quota.

If all else fails I think I will install my copy of Windows 2000.
At least that behaved itself.

Many thanks.

"anti-pirate quota"
Only exists in your mind - you tell us.

If Microsoft saw fit to give you a new number - I would use it.
Although - you could try either and whichever one activates is "good-to-go".
If it has been less than 120 days since you activated, you MAY have to make
a phone call in order to activate your copy.

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