Windows XP Home reinstall.

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From: Gary (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/30/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 21:15:42 -0700

Hello to all ...

In 2002 I purchased Windows XP Home Edition ( Upgrade
Edition ) to upgrade my Windows 98 HP desktop ( my only
computer ).

Since purchasing the software .. and for reasons of a
fresh start ... I've reinstalled it numerous times on the
same HP desktop ( which has in no way changed since
2002 ).

My latest reinstallation succeeded ... but only barely.

There are numerous problems on a software level such as
inability to turn my computer off via the Start menu.

My software retailer tells me that Microsoft might be
viewing my multiple reinstalls as 'suspicious' and
purposely negatively affecting my computer via the
Microsoft Product Activation procedure.

Could this be true?

And if so is there a workaround?

Thank you for any/all help.

Gary

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