Re: Activation question

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 09/19/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:37:21 -0400

Hi Peter,

Once an activation is 120 days old, the record of it is wiped from the
database (could you imagine the amount of data storage that would be needed
otherwise?). If you reinstall 120 days after the original installation, it
should act just like a new installation as there is nothing to compare it
against. 

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"Peter Kaufman" <pmkdatabase@yahoo_dot_ca> wrote in message 
news:gbrqk0lr84s3upeejnvh3vlpof6bjipmqh@4ax.com...
> Hi,
>
> I recently re-installed XP on completely different hardware and was
> surprised that re-activation was accepted without calling MS.
>
> Is there a certain amount of re-installs that are allowed on different
> hardware, or a length of time after which this is allowed without the
> hassle of calling in?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Peter

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