you can email Microsft , but i do not remeber the correct email address to do that, ( unless you find it )..yes just give them the old Prod key an they'll give you the New one over the phone,, it doesnt matter if its a New HDD or not, Microsoft stil requires you to enter in a New Key you have 30 days to activate it, but i know you can email them i asked them awhile ago about it bt i didnt keep the address
This post was edited on 01-15-2006 at 03:43 AM by Hank.
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RE: Reinstalling Windows
just call 1-800-MICROSOFT and then go through the operator stuff and then pick the right line you want and then talk to one of the employees and tell them your problem and yall can work it out.
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RE: Reinstalling Windows
quote:Originally posted by [MR
]just call 1-800-MICROSOFT
He's from England I'll try to find the UK phone number...
quote:Originally posted by microsoft.com
To activate Windows XP over the telephone, you can simply call a toll-free* number displayed on your screen. A customer service representative will ask for the installation ID number displayed on the same screen, enter that number into a secure database, and return a confirmation ID to you. Once you have typed the confirmation ID, the activation process is complete.
When your trying to activate Windows, try and look for something that says 'activating Windows over the phone', it should say a 0800 telephone number which is free to call.
This post was edited on 01-15-2006 at 11:57 AM by Chris4.
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O.P. RE: Reinstalling Windows
thanx
btw, do i have to wait till monday to ring them, seeing as its sunday today, they might be closed...
[edit] nevermind now, called them up. everything is hunkydory
This post was edited on 01-15-2006 at 01:49 PM by Reaper.