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Old 08-15-2007, 04:16 PM
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Default Windows XP users, quick question.
So i didnt reformat my computer after putting in a new motherboard and processor, and windows xp is prompting me to re-activate my windows software.

when i enter in the password, it says that the password i used has exceeded the allowable amount of times for it be used.

if i reformat and reinstall, will i still be faced with this issue?
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:17 PM
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:18 PM
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you can call MS and tell them what happen
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:25 PM
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Call MS and they'll give you an activation code I believe.
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:31 PM
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my brother gave me this copy of xp so theres no receipt.

if i call and tell them that i got a new motherboard, will they trip and ask for proof of purchase or receipts?
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because you have new hardware you will have the same problem. just call MS and activate over the phone
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Originally Posted by joebenz
because you have new hardware you will have the same problem. just call MS and activate over the phone
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my brother gave me this copy of xp so theres no receipt.

if i call and tell them that i got a new motherboard, will they trip and ask for proof of purchase or receipts?
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they wont ask for a receipt. all they ask for is the key that shows up when you choose activate over phone
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Originally Posted by joebenz
they wont ask for a receipt. all they ask for is the key that shows up when you choose activate over phone
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