How do I activate windows XP

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I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it.
I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that?

Have a nice day.

R Scotti
 
Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you don¡t need to no anything.
 
Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you don¡t need to no anything.
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I don't see anything. The task bar is where all the programs that are
opened are displayed? This is where the time is.
 
Yes, the keys appear somewhat left to the clock. In any case, go to Start > All Programs > Accesories > System > Activate Windows, and follow the wizard.
 
Yes, the keys appear somewhat left to the clock. In any case, go to Start > All Programs > Accesories > System > Activate Windows, and follow the wizard.
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I don't have Activate Windows in that path. Guess I don't have to worry. I must already be
activated.
 
i have a kind of side question, the pc i had xp home installed on got
damaged, i still have my xp cd, is it possible to reinstall it on another pc
or do i have to buy a whole new one?
 
I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it.
I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that?

Have a nice day.

R Scotti
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At Start|Run enter
C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
 
If you need to check you computer for activation copy and paste the following
into the run box and click OK. oobe/msoobe /a
 
R.Scotti said:
I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it.
I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that?

Have a nice day.

R Scotti
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Factory-installed OEM operating systems are typically either
pre-activated at the factory or are BIOS-locked and do not require
activation so long as they're installed on the computer with which
they're sold.

The OS will let you know, with frequent (several times a day)
reminders, if you do need to activate. To check for yourself, Start >
All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Activate Windows.
Alternatively, Start > Run > "C:\Windows\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A."
It will probably tell you that WinXP has already been activated.


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shizz215 said:
i have a kind of side question, the pc i had xp home installed on got
damaged, i still have my xp cd, is it possible to reinstall it on another pc
or do i have to buy a whole new one?
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Please don't highjack someone else's thread for a question completely
unrelated to the topic of the original thread. It's very rude, and
makes it unlikely that your problem will get noticed, much less answered.

Assuming a retail license (OEM licenses are not legitimately
transferable), simply remove WinXP from the computer it is currently on
and then install it on the new computer. If it's been more than 120
days since you last activated that specific Product Key, the you'll most
likely be able to activate via the Internet without problem. If it's
been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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i have a kind of side question, the pc i had xp home installed on got
damaged, i still have my xp cd, is it possible to reinstall it on another pc
or do i have to buy a whole new one?
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Answer depends on what kind of XP CD you have.

If a retail CD, XP can be moved to another computer.

If a generic OEM CD: it's possible to install to another computer but the
license terms state "no transfer"

If it's a custom OEM CD for a particular system, (drivers specific to the
original system, possibly a BIOS lock code): License terms state "no
transfer." An attempted install on another system will most likely fail due
to the added customizations.
 
C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a
Your right is did say I was activated. Thanks for all your help.



Factory-installed OEM operating systems are typically either
pre-activated at the factory or are BIOS-locked and do not require
activation so long as they're installed on the computer with which
they're sold.

The OS will let you know, with frequent (several times a day)
reminders, if you do need to activate. To check for yourself, Start >
All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Activate Windows.
Alternatively, Start > Run > "C:\Windows\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A."
It will probably tell you that WinXP has already been activated.
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Have a nice day.

R Scotti
 
R.Scotti said:
Your right is did say I was activated. Thanks for all your help.
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You're welcome.

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