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To: N3WBI3

I don't mind one at a time, but I have probably reloaded XP about 6 times since I've had it. I build my own PC's and like to tinker and change things around a bit.


62 posted on 10/18/2006 10:41:02 PM PDT by Central Scrutiniser (Say what you will about America. 13 bucks still gets you a hell of a lot of mice.)
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To: Central Scrutiniser
I don't mind one at a time, but I have probably reloaded XP about 6 times since I've had it. I build my own PC's and like to tinker and change things around a bit.

If you re-install it on multiple computers or a single computer 25 times, you'll be asked to get a new 52-digit number from Microsoft. The worst part of that is, even if you upgrade say a hard drive, install a new hard drive, install a new piece of hardware like a sound card or video card, those count against you too, and you will eventually have to "reauthorize" an already legitimate and genuine installation of Windows XP.

Acquiring the 52-digit number from MS is free, but it's a pain in the a$$.

128 posted on 10/19/2006 12:40:39 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Karl Rove you magnificent bastard!)
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