Question about Windows activation

[HookeyStreet]

Question about Windows activation after MoBo change

Im thinking of changing my motherboard, will I still be able to reinstall my genuine Windows XP Home Edition and activate it with Micro$oft, or is a new motherboard classed as a new PC

 

[gygabite]

Actually, a new motherboard is a new pc, but if you have to activate WindowsXPensive , tell them that your hdd crashed and you had to buy a new one.

 

[HookeyStreet]

Actually, a new motherboard is a new pc, but if you have to activate WindowsXPensive , tell them that your hdd crashed and you had to buy a new one.

Good idea m8, thanks If they dont activate it for me I will just install a cracked one anyway, bollox will they get more cash from me LOL Ive been thinking of going to XP Pro anyway

 

[G.T]

XP Pro is worth it I found, more than so in fact.

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

XP pro also supports dual core, unlike home

 

[Anarion]

Actually, WindowsXPensive ,.

come on , for real imo it's cheap

 

[HookeyStreet]

come on , for real imo it's cheap

Considering Vista is now coming out I think Micro$haft still ask alot for this now ageing OS

 

[Specsaver]

Btw if I install XP twice on the same PC (dual boot) and will I have problems activating?

 

[Thermopylae_480]

The idea of new motherboard = new computer is only relavent to the OEM versions of Windows XP. If your version is retail than you do not need to worry about purchasing a new copy of Windows.