Installing new C: drive. How is XP activation affected?

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Steve

I installed XP as an upgrade to Win98 a while ago. I did the install by
booting directly off the install CD, re-formatting C before doing the
install. This worked great.

Now I want to install a new SATA C: drive.

Given that my copy of XP is already activated, will my new install get
"bounced" by MS?

The old C: drive will be re-formatted to become my new D: drive, this
rolling upgrade is something I've done for years now and it I find has
loads of advantages, you can physically segregate system data and user data
and you continue to get the benefit of the storage space on the old drive.

TIA

Steve
 
Greetings --

There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. If it's been more
than 120 days since you last activated that specific Product Key,
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


Bruce Chambers

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Thanks Bruce, much appreciated.


Bruce Chambers said:
Greetings --

There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. If it's been more
than 120 days since you last activated that specific Product Key,
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


Bruce Chambers

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Greetings --

You're welcome.


Bruce Chambers

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