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XP OEM edition does not need to be activated. OEM's took that part out
XP Corporate Edition does not need activated (these are the cool unlicensed versions)
XP Home and Pro Retail (the ones you buy at the store) do need activation. Once activated if you try to activate again within 120 days they make you call. after 120 days the activation code is dropped from their database and you can reactivate over the web.
Using the call in activation is totally safe. Sometimes you do not even get a tech. If you do get a human you just tell them you formatted and reinstalled due to errors and they give you a 45 digit code to enter in. It's that easy, no muss, no fuss. I mean if you've already had it activated once that means it's already in their database. So unless you think it is pirated (not an accusation) everything should be cool. Or wait a 120 days and try again. Your Choice
XP OEM edition does not need to be activated. OEM's took that part out
XP Corporate Edition does not need activated (these are the cool unlicensed versions)
XP Home and Pro Retail (the ones you buy at the store) do need activation. Once activated if you try to activate again within 120 days they make you call. after 120 days the activation code is dropped from their database and you can reactivate over the web.
Using the call in activation is totally safe. Sometimes you do not even get a tech. If you do get a human you just tell them you formatted and reinstalled due to errors and they give you a 45 digit code to enter in. It's that easy, no muss, no fuss. I mean if you've already had it activated once that means it's already in their database. So unless you think it is pirated (not an accusation) everything should be cool. Or wait a 120 days and try again. Your Choice