What is windows activation?

paulspencer · 10-30-2006, 03:45 AM

I have just installed an update for Nero and suddenly when I restart computer it says computer has recovered from a serious error with the error report dialogue box! There was no error that I'm aware of. When I restarted there was a box saying hardware has changed significantly since windows was installed and that I need activation within 3 days!

I use WinXP which was purchased with the computer a few years ago and as far as I know it is up to date.

Anyone know what this activation is? Do I need it?

Danielle19 · 10-30-2006, 03:54 AM

idk, did you try calling the nerdy microsoft peeps?

Bobo · 10-30-2006, 03:55 AM

Activation is just Microsoft's way of making sure that you legally own your copy of Windows. Yes you need it, unless you want your computer to stop working very soon.

@danielle
Don't bother posting if that's all you have to say.

kof2000 · 10-30-2006, 04:20 AM

he should have any trouble activating it as long as it is a genuine xp install.

ryf · 10-30-2006, 05:14 AM

unless he's made more than what 3?? major changes?? then he has to get a new copy.....

kof2000 · 10-30-2006, 06:16 AM

theres like a time frame for that. i did 12 changes and my key still works.

paulspencer · 10-30-2006, 07:04 AM

What I don't understand is why I've suddenly received this. I've been using this computer and XP for a number of years. I did whatever was required at the time to get it up and running. This is crazy!

paulspencer · 10-30-2006, 07:51 AM

This is extremely frustrating! I have recently validated my version of XP when downloading other apps from the Microsoft website. I have enquired and my family - parents and sister have all had the same issue. Now that I try to validate, following Microsoft instructions, it won't work!

What is frustrating is that this validation is for their benefit, not mine. Why should it be my problem if their validation system isn't working?!

paulspencer · 10-30-2006, 08:49 AM

Ok problem fixed. I called the support number and it's all sorted now. Phew!

_simon_ · 10-30-2006, 09:22 AM

The joys of Windows eh?

Out of interest did they tell you why you had suddenly started having problems?

10-30-2006, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	What is windows activation? I have just installed an update for Nero and suddenly when I restart computer it says computer has recovered from a serious error with the error report dialogue box! There was no error that I'm aware of. When I restarted there was a box saying hardware has changed significantly since windows was installed and that I need activation within 3 days! I use WinXP which was purchased with the computer a few years ago and as far as I know it is up to date. Anyone know what this activation is? Do I need it?

10-30-2006, 03:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Danielle19 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	idk, did you try calling the nerdy microsoft peeps? __________________ Alienware FX something 1 gigasbyte memory 200 gigasbytes memory rage 3d something (upgradeing to dx10)

10-30-2006, 04:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 26 Posts: 6,273	he should have any trouble activating it as long as it is a genuine xp install. __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

10-30-2006, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 26 Posts: 6,273	theres like a time frame for that. i did 12 changes and my key still works. __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

10-30-2006, 09:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cannock, UK Age: 28 Posts: 946	The joys of Windows eh? Out of interest did they tell you why you had suddenly started having problems? __________________ Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Dual Core + Arctic Cooling Freezer-64-LP 4GB (2x 2GB) OCZ PC2 6400 Dual CH Gold Edition XTC MSI K9AGM2-L mATX / eCute mATX Cube Case /Scythe Kama-Meter / Philips DVD RW Hitachi 160GB SATA II 8MB cache Palit 8800GT 512MB Realtek® ALC888 HD Audio + Altec Lansing VS4121 Belinea 22" Widescreen Vista Home Premium 64bit My creepy crawly collection

10-30-2006, 03:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	Activation is just Microsoft's way of making sure that you legally own your copy of Windows. Yes you need it, unless you want your computer to stop working very soon. @danielle Don't bother posting if that's all you have to say.

10-30-2006, 05:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
ryf Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 60	unless he's made more than what 3?? major changes?? then he has to get a new copy.....

10-30-2006, 07:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	What I don't understand is why I've suddenly received this. I've been using this computer and XP for a number of years. I did whatever was required at the time to get it up and running. This is crazy!

10-30-2006, 07:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	This is extremely frustrating! I have recently validated my version of XP when downloading other apps from the Microsoft website. I have enquired and my family - parents and sister have all had the same issue. Now that I try to validate, following Microsoft instructions, it won't work! What is frustrating is that this validation is for their benefit, not mine. Why should it be my problem if their validation system isn't working?!

10-30-2006, 08:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	Ok problem fixed. I called the support number and it's all sorted now. Phew!

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