Activation problems

[Horia]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

I have had many problems with my computer which i just bought, alongside a
copy of windows xp professional. I have tried many things to make the
computer work, out of which reformating the hardrive a couple of times. Now
that i have reformated again, I have to activate my windows copy. I've tried
to do so, but it says that I have reached my limit of activations for this
key. Does this mean i have to buy a whole new copy of windows xp
proffesional? Please reply. Thanks

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

If the internet activation procedure fails, then follow the procedure to "activate by phone".

How to activate Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307890

Description of Microsoft Product Activation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302806

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"Horia" wrote:

| I have had many problems with my computer which i just bought, alongside a
| copy of windows xp professional. I have tried many things to make the
| computer work, out of which reformating the hardrive a couple of times. Now
| that i have reformated again, I have to activate my windows copy. I've tried
| to do so, but it says that I have reached my limit of activations for this
| key. Does this mean i have to buy a whole new copy of windows xp
| proffesional? Please reply. Thanks