Wireless LAN & Activation

[James E Middleton]

Before I shoot myself in the foot, I figure I'd better ask.

Running XP Pro fresh setup, about three months old. I want to add a wireless
card, will XP try to reactivate? (Using onboard LAN card now. LAN card being
one of the components watched for activation.)

Normally not a problem, with a simple phone call, the problem is solved, I
know. But my computer is in an office in which I do not have access to a
phone. (Hard to believe, but true. - Long story short, I work at a school in
Japan and do not have access to an outside line to call the international
Activation line, and the Japanese Activation line is for the Japanese
version.)

I need the computer for class, and if activation cripples the machine and I
have to reactivate, I have to lug the computer home...

Any idea?

 

[Federico]

Before I shoot myself in the foot, I figure I'd better ask.

Running XP Pro fresh setup, about three months old. I want to add a
wireless card, will XP try to reactivate?

Answer is NO.

 

[Kelly]

Hi James,

Have added many wireless adapters on XP Pro without the need for activation.
Hope all goes well for you. )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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[James E Middleton]

Thanks!

Hi James,

Have added many wireless adapters on XP Pro without the need for
activation. Hope all goes well for you. )

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome. )

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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[NotMe]

Unless you have changed several other pieces of hardware recently, probably
not.

 

[kurttrail]

Hi James,

Have added many wireless adapters on XP Pro without the need for
activation. Hope all goes well for you. )

Got your fingers crossed for him, do ya?

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