How to Avoid Reactivating Windows XP After a Hardware Change

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Tip 1 - How to Avoid Problems Activating Windows After a Clean Install

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ashish Jha | permalink

If you are planning on doing a clean install of Windows on your PC, you will more than likely have to reactivate Windows, either online or over the phone.

For further reading: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-reactivate-windows/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How To Make Your Windows 7 PC Genuine Again After a Hardware Upgrade

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mini | permalink

When you purchase a computer that comes with Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows 8, that copy of Windows is tied to your computer's hardware. It's an OEM copy, which means it can only be used on that computer. Even if you purchase a retail, boxed copy of Windows and install it, that copy of…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-your-windows-7-pc-genuine-again-after-a-hardware-upgrade/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Activate Windows XP Explained - Technibble

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Wendy Galle | permalink

This article explains how Windows Activation works and how much changes to your system you can do before Microsoft considers your computer a new system.

For further reading: https://www.technibble.com/windows-xp-activation-explained/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - HTG Explains: How Does Windows Activation Work?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Raj Chaggar | permalink

Windows Activation, introduced in Windows XP, checks in with Microsoft when you install Windows or get a new Windows PC. This is an anti-piracy feature — it’s designed to annoy you if you’re using a non-genuine copy of Windows.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/182847/htg-explains-how-does-windows-activation-work/ ^[4]