Re-installation

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Bill Goden

Installed XP PRO and activated. Hard drive since went out
and I bought a new one. Can I install the same XP CD with
same product key and be able to activate, or do I have to
buy a new XP program?
 
My understanding is that if your main components haven't
changed you are fine with a reinstall.
I have to do the same thing.
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You should be fine. At worst, you may have to phone MS to reactivate the
product if it doesn't activate properly by itself. Just say what you have
done. There is no problem and you certainly don't have to buy any new
software!

Oli
 
You may use the same cd.. there is no need to purchase
another copy of XP. The worst case scenario is that you
will have to call Microsofts Toll free number and get a
manual activation key from Microsoft. Once this key is
entered you are good to go..
Neil
 
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