Re: new product code

Thank you. I'll try it. Thank you for the quick reply, you've been helpful.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> You probably will not need to call.
> Simply install normally.
> If phone activation is required, the necessary number for your region will
> be on the screen.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
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> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "TMeff" <TMeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:D8C5C049-51DB-444C-BFCF-3D1329F58461@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Windows XP home SP1a OEM. It was a never registered version I bought from
> > a
> > computer shop that went out of business. Been a Windows XP user for about
> > a
> > year now. Never had a problem with the software or my system until now. I
> > want to replace the hard the harddrive but I don't want to clone the old
> > one.
> > I want to do a fresh boot and was just wondering if I need to call for a
> > new
> > product code or activation code to do this.
> >
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Exactly what type of OEM?
> >> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
> >> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
> >> prompts.
> >> Attempt internet activation.
> >> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
> >> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >> http://www.dts-l.org
> >>
> >>
> >> "TMeff" <TMeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need
> >> >to
> >> > call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done
> >> > with
> >> > an
> >> > OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number
> >> > to
> >> > call?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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