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imsati · 12-15-2007, 11:51 PM

XP can be Activated via CD Key for...6 times I think? Afterwards, you can still successfully install with the original Key, but will need to phone MS for a new Activation Key. They will ask if it's the first time being installed, why (if applicable) it's being reinstalled, and how many computers it's on (which, legally, should only be one). Afterwards, they will give you a new Activation Key that will work for one time.

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imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,644	XP can be Activated via CD Key for...6 times I think? Afterwards, you can still successfully install with the original Key, but will need to phone MS for a new Activation Key. They will ask if it's the first time being installed, why (if applicable) it's being reinstalled, and how many computers it's on (which, legally, should only be one). Afterwards, they will give you a new Activation Key that will work for one time. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right? http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619