Re: Should I upgrade to XP or not????

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_nospamcableone.net)
Date: 03/10/04 

Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 19:31:06 -0700

Greetings --

  There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. If it's been more than 120 days since you last activated
that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to activate via
the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might have to
make a 5 minute phone call.

    Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm

Bruce Chambers 

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"Michele" <mcmathis@ureach.com> wrote in message 
news:9f9301c4060d$fe02bbb0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Hiya
>
> I've been contemplating the upgrade to XP Pro (or home...
> whatever - probably Pro)
>
> Anyway.... What happens if I have to format my machine for
> some reason.  If I have to "re-activate" my windows XP
> after it's already been activated, what happens?
>
> Do I have to lay out another $125+ to "re-activate"???
>
> If someone can let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it.
>
> I like being the Master of my machine. I'm not really
> willing to give it up just to make sure all of my
> components work. I'd rather stick with 98SE than lose that
> flexibility.
>
> Thanks! :o)
>
> Michele

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