reinstall xp?

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Ron Patterson

Is it true you can't reinstall Win XP on the same computer without calling
Microsoft? What is the process please?
How does the read only disk know whether it has ever been used? What if you
do a full reformat first?
AliBaba
Blue Master
 
Thanks Chris - great info. From what I gather it is a myth about having
to call MS for every reinstall. If you don't reformat your HD, both XP Home
and Pro can be installed an indefinite number times on the same computer?
And this should apply whether SP-1 is installed or not? Have I got it
right?
Also, apparently if there is a problem the first step should be to try to
use the tools within XP to diagnose and fix it.
If that is unsuccessful, then a re-install. If that is not successful then
as a last resort, a full reformat and reinstall ?
I think unfortunately, the later is where we are headed. Is it hard to get
MS to give you permission to do this as long as it is the same computer?
AliBaba
 
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