Re: xp reactivation after mobo change
- From: Ron Martell <ron.martell@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:54:04 -0700
"jj" <jj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Help. I have a Dell pc and the mobo just fried and of course I didnt take the
>extended warranty, so I bought a new mobo (asus) now that everything is back
>together it won't let me activate. When I use the 800 number they say that
>the product can't be activated. Please help.
Your Dell Windows XP is a "BIOS Locked" version that is self
activating when it is installed on a Dell motherboard. Prior to 1
March 2005 if these versions were installed on a different motherboard
then they required activation over the Internet or by telephone.
However since 1 March 2005 Microsoft has blocked the online activation
of these Windows versions and they are also declining requests for
telephone activation.
Your only options would appear to be:
1. Replace the motherboard with one from Dell and try to find another
buyer (eBay?) for your Asus board if it cannot be returned.
2. Purchase a new license for Windows XP.
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
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