Re: XP Home Activation

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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 09/10/04


Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 20:55:47 -0600

D.R. wrote:
>
> After the upgrade, the very first boot stopped dead at
> the activation screen and could go no further. No three
> days grace for me. If I got 3 days grace, then I'd think
> that was more reasonable. But for me, I could go no
> further without activating.

    Come to think of it, the 3 day grace period was introduced with
SP1, which was released long ago. Perhaps this PC had never been
updated?

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