HELP! Windows XP x64 Edition Trial....Extension?

[hobojoe58]

I have had Windows XP 64 bit trial edition for some time now, and yes long enough to expire the 120 day trial of use. I have enjoyed the much faster OS, and have grown to have many files, of many variety and size, and DO NOT WANT TO LOSE EVERYTHING by reinstalling windows!

I was wondering if anybody, had any suggestions as to how I could extend the trial or reuse the trial while retaining all of my precious information?

Are there any loop holes? Should I get a free linux distribution? Should I buy some whiskey and a gun? What would you reccommend?

ANY RESPONSE IS WELCOME! (time is of the essence!)

(PS- Currently I can only have my computer on for 2 hours, after 1 hour of usage, a window pops up saying 'your windows has expired, you have 16 days left to restore access to this installation of Windows, your computer will restart in 1 hour' AHHHHH!!! In addition I really dont want to shell out money if possible in anyway!)

Thanks :!:

 

[hobojoe58]

HELP ME!

 

[Powerdog_69er]

If you have a burner... back up all your files, pictures, "Favorites", and so on... on the CD...
Then go in and reinstall the system from scratch...your going to have to ask/wait for someone else to let you know if your going to be able to reinstall and have it activated again... that I" don't know.

 

[hobojoe58]

well, would you recommend using DVD-R? I have a DVD-RW Burner, would it be much of a difference, cause i dont feel like having 90 CD-Rs laying around.......

 

[hobojoe58]

Can anybody reccomend some programs to back up my music? I would like to keep all lableling if at all possible.