Re: Activation Problems

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Malke wrote:
Alias~- wrote:

Well, you're wrong. How many people have you mislead with this false
information? Replacing a defective motherboard or upgrading one is
allowed with both retail and generic OEM versions of XP.

Alias

You have misinterpreted my post. I said the OP *could* use a generic
OEM.

They *could* use Linux or Win98 but not necessary because the OP already has a copy of XP. Your statement was misleading.


Here's what I said in answer to whether the OP would have to buy a
retail version for the new motherboard:

"Yes, or another OEM version to go with the new motherboard."

Then *you* said:

"You're assuming that the OP is talking about a branded OEM which the OP did not clarify."

I said, no I wasn't assuming that; all I was saying was that s/he could
purchase a generic OEM to go with the new motherboard. He/she can. This
works, which is not in disagreement with your post above at all. So why
are you insulting me and picking a fight?

Because buying another copy of XP isn't necessary.

Thanks for your rudeness. I've helped you in the past, but you're in my
killfile now. *plonk*

Malke

Touchy, touchy.

Alias
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