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    XP needs reactivating...

    Right...i'm a bit confused here...

    On Startup, when i got to the login screen, i got a message saying something to the effects of: Due to recent Hardware changes, you now must re-activate your copy of windows.

    This is a bit odd...as the last time I changed anything to do with my hardware was in May/June...

    Has anyone had anything like this before?

    And yes... my copy of XP is genuine

    Thanks

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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

    I had it happen when i changed a setting in the bios once !! I did the activate over the internet thing and re-activated rather than phoning them as it seemed easiest at the time !
    Hark the children of the Resolution !!

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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

    Quote Originally Posted by Colossous View Post
    I had it happen when i changed a setting in the bios once !! I did the activate over the internet thing and re-activated rather than phoning them as it seemed easiest at the time !
    Thanks alot...

    Worked for me too

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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

    You're welcome !
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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

    My friends computer athon xp2600 NF2 is somewhat similar the slightest change and it asks to
    be reactivated. for example disabling the mobos network card.

    Yet my old P3 I can take stuff out move it around and its fine. I think its the same with my C2D
    computer too.

    very odd

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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

    Installed any new software that installs a driver?
    Copy protection stuff is a favourite for this. Its been known to kick the activation thing
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    Re: XP needs reactivating...

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