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kc2hse · Feb 16, 2004

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this program going to allow you to reuse your activation code on any computer?

Greyhound · Feb 16, 2004

AbbySue

AbbySue said:

No it wouldn't. Your activation code is unique to your specific hardware setup and CD key...that's why when you do a lot of reformatting or hardware changes you end up having to call MS to get a new code and/or have your current one work properly. At least that is my understanding....somebody correct me if I'm wrong
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Would that mean even if all you changed was a printer or monitor or cdrom drive, you would have to call? What a (neusance.)spelling

goldfish · Feb 16, 2004

Only for big hardware changes, like changing your motherboard or somthing like that. mind you windows wouldnt work then anyway, you'd need to reformat may as well get a new activation code.

It is possible to copy across activation details so you dont need to reactivate after a reformat (no hardware changes) though.

Major Attitude · Feb 16, 2004

OK

I had a tweak written for this sometime ago. Saving your wpa.dbl and reusing it on a clean install will work, but its gotta be the same machine.

AbbySue said:

No it wouldn't. Your activation code is unique to your specific hardware setup and CD key...that's why when you do a lot of reformatting or hardware changes you end up having to call MS to get a new code and/or have your current one work properly. At least that is my understanding....somebody correct me if I'm wrong
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