Re: Used copy of XP home edition

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Many thanks, Carey.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Assuming you purchased a "Retail Version" of Windows XP,
> simply activate when prompted to do so after installing. If
> you are unable to activate via the internet, then select the option
> to "activate by phone".
>
> How to activate Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307890
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Walt Fulps" wrote:
>
> | I've been looking through various posts, and I've since discovered that
> | buying a used copy of XP home upgrade is not a good idea. However, that ship
> | has already sailed. What I need is information on what to do from here.
> |
> | When I installed the upgrade, I was prompted to activate the software. I've
> | never seen anything like that on any other software, so I looked at the
> | manual before selecting yes and discovered that activation is required to
> | insure that the software is installed on only one computer. I purchased the
> | package from a guy whose computer died. He bought a new computer with XP
> | already installed, so he no longer needed the upgrade package. When I try to
> | activate the software, what is going to happen? If it's bad stuff, how to I
> | avoid it or fix it?
> |
> | Thanks.
>
>
.

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