Re: Activating Windows, Re-activating.

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 10/08/04 

Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 08:19:25 -0500

You saved a little money by purchasing an OEM version
of Windows XP. You also sacrificed the flexibility to use
the OEM version after making a major hardware change,
such as installing a different motherboard. In the future,
purchase a "Retail Version" of Windows XP if you anticipate
making major hardware changes.

In order to activate your current Windows XP installation,
you can order another OEM version of Windows XP
from NewEgg.com, then change the Product Key to the
new Product Key.

How To Change the Product Key at the Time of Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810892&Product=winxp 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart!  Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
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"Confused." wrote:
| But in that case the original configuration (2 cent led 
| cable) has not changed at all... It is just as it was... 
| 
| Guess i better figure out how to use Linux... or call 
| microsoft... eh, Linux is probably easier.

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