Question about Windows activation

HookeyStreet · Apr 9, 2006

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 :confused:

gygabite · Apr 9, 2006

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 · Apr 9, 2006

gygabite said:
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 :laugh:

Ive been thinking of going to XP Pro anyway

G.T · Apr 9, 2006

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

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 9, 2006

XP pro also supports dual core, unlike home

Anarion · Apr 10, 2006

gygabite said:
Actually, WindowsXPensive ,.

come on , for real imo it's cheap

HookeyStreet · Apr 10, 2006

Anarion said:
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 · Apr 10, 2006

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

Thermopylae_480 · Apr 10, 2006

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.

Processor	AMD Athlon X2 4200+, not overclocked yet ;)
Motherboard	MSI K8N Neo4-F @5x220MHz
Cooling	Alphacool Cool-answerII Dual80 !!! ;-)
Memory	2GB Corsair XMS DDR 400 2-2-2-5 Dual-Channel
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Case	AOpen H600C
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Revoltec ChromusII RPS-450 V2
Software	WinXP-Home SP2

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Motherboard	Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
Cooling	Zalman (CNPS7000B-CU) Super Flower Cooler + Ultracool II fan controller
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Power Supply	Hiper Type-R 580w Blue with UV cables
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Motherboard	MSI P35-Neo
Cooling	Active Air
Memory	4GB DDR2 800
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Question about Windows activation

HookeyStreet

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gygabite

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HookeyStreet

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G.T

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PVTCaboose1337

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