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R.Scotti

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Since: Jun 12, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:34 pm
Post subject: How do I activate windows XP
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I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it.
I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that?

Have a nice day.

R Scotti

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:34:39 -0400, R.Scotti <rscotti1.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote: >I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it. > I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that? > >Have a nice day. > >R Scotti At Start\|Run enter C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

DonnyJ

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

If you need to check you computer for activation copy and paste the following into the run box and click OK. oobe/msoobe /a "me" wrote: > On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:34:39 -0400, R.Scotti <rscotti1 DeleteThis @verizon.net> > wrote: > > >I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it. > > I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that? > > > >Have a nice day. > > > >R Scotti > > At Start\|Run enter > C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a > >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

Jose Gallardo

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you don¡t need to no anything. -- Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User www.fermu.com "R.Scotti" <rscotti1 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message news:p09r82504649iu9dsvc917t83pgtmofdo5@4ax.com... >I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it. > I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that? > > Have a nice day. > > R Scotti >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

R.Scotti

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:51:20 +0200, "Jose Gallardo" <jose.gallardo.DeleteThis@NOSPAMmvps.org> wrote: >Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you don¡t need to no anything. I don't see anything. The task bar is where all the programs that are opened are displayed? This is where the time is. >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

Jose Gallardo

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Yes, the keys appear somewhat left to the clock. In any case, go to Start > All Programs > Accesories > System > Activate Windows, and follow the wizard. -- Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User www.fermu.com "R.Scotti" <rscotti1 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message news:fpar821sv6ko833eu3isjr6gj10u1e80r2@4ax.com... > On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:51:20 +0200, "Jose Gallardo" > <jose.gallardo DeleteThis @NOSPAMmvps.org> wrote: > >>Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you don¡t need to no anything. > > I don't see anything. The task bar is where all the programs that are > opened are displayed? This is where the time is. >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

R.Scotti

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:05:58 +0200, "Jose Gallardo" <jose.gallardo DeleteThis @NOSPAMmvps.org> wrote: >Yes, the keys appear somewhat left to the clock. In any case, go to Start > All Programs > Accesories > System > Activate Windows, and follow the wizard. I don't have Activate Windows in that path. Guess I don't have to worry. I must already be activated. >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

shizz215

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

i have a kind of side question, the pc i had xp home installed on got damaged, i still have my xp cd, is it possible to reinstall it on another pc or do i have to buy a whole new one? "Jose Gallardo" wrote: > Yes, the keys appear somewhat left to the clock. In any case, go to Start > All Programs > Accesories > System > Activate Windows, and follow the wizard. > > -- > Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User > www.fermu.com > > > "R.Scotti" <rscotti1.TakeThisOut@verizon.net> wrote in message news:fpar821sv6ko833eu3isjr6gj10u1e80r2@4ax.com... > > On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:51:20 +0200, "Jose Gallardo" > > <jose.gallardo.TakeThisOut@NOSPAMmvps.org> wrote: > > > >>Do you see to litte keys in the right hand side of the taskbar (below)? If so, click twice on it, and for what you say it is likely that your XP came preactivated and you donÂ¡t need to no anything. > > > > I don't see anything. The task bar is where all the programs that are > > opened are displayed? This is where the time is. > >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

Sharon F

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:24:02 -0700, shizz215 wrote: > i have a kind of side question, the pc i had xp home installed on got > damaged, i still have my xp cd, is it possible to reinstall it on another pc > or do i have to buy a whole new one? Answer depends on what kind of XP CD you have. If a retail CD, XP can be moved to another computer. If a generic OEM CD: it's possible to install to another computer but the license terms state "no transfer" If it's a custom OEM CD for a particular system, (drivers specific to the original system, possibly a BIOS lock code): License terms state "no transfer." An attempted install on another system will most likely fail due to the added customizations. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

R.Scotti

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:50 am Post subject: Re: How do I activate windows XP [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

>C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a Your right is did say I was activated. Thanks for all your help. On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:01:35 -0600, Bruce Chambers <bchambers.TakeThisOut@cable0ne.n3t> wrote: >R.Scotti wrote: >> I have a new computer HP Pavilion with a OEM version of XP on it. >> I don't remember activating Windows how do I do that? >> >> Have a nice day. >> >> R Scotti > > > Factory-installed OEM operating systems are typically either >pre-activated at the factory or are BIOS-locked and do not require >activation so long as they're installed on the computer with which >they're sold. > > The OS will let you know, with frequent (several times a day) >reminders, if you do need to activate. To check for yourself, Start > >All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Activate Windows. >Alternatively, Start > Run > "C:\Windows\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A." >It will probably tell you that WinXP has already been activated. Have a nice day. R Scotti >> Stay informed about: How do I activate windows XP

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