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- SolutionBase: Changes to Product Activation and Volume Licensing
- Windows XP introduced Windows Product Activation, which helped Microsoft control piracy but became a bane to network administrators who installed and needed to activate Windows XP in large organizations. Windows Vista takes product activation worries to a new level. Here's what you'll face.
- Tags: Volume-license, Product Activation, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2007-05-03
- Server 2003 Activation
- My 30 days activation period comes to the end but I'm not sure if I really have to do this activation. Does anybody know what's gonna happen after this 30 days period will be expired? What does this activation give me?Thanks,Alex.Wasn't curious enough to seeyou could wait and then tell...
- Tags: 30-Day, activation, alexr@..., networking, server, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-12
- Product Activation
- I installed XP Pro on my machine and activated it as instructed from the cd cover. Now everytime I shut my machine down or add a software program it tells me to call microsoft and reactivate. I keep telling them it is a registered copy and they keep giving me...
- Tags: software, Product Activation, Microsoft Windows, burnmac1@..., windows, Microsoft Corp.
- Q&A 2006-05-08
- Configure IT Quick: Migrate to a new PC with Windows XP
- Learn the eccentricities that could trip you up when migrating to Microsoft XPWhen it comes time to replace those old PCs, you always hope you'll be able to move the applications, documents, settings, and data from the old machines to the new ones all at once. But if you've migrated...
- Tags: Operating systems, information technology, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, old PC, new-PC, product activation, new hardware, PC, hardware
- Technical articles 2002-11-26
- Migrate to a new PC with Windows XP
- Windows XP drastically improves the migration process, yet there are a few quirky steps you need to be aware of. This Drill Down by Brien Posey lets you know how to prepare both the old system and the new.When it comes time to replace those old PCs, you always hope...
- Tags: Operating systems, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, new-PC, product activation, new hardware, hardware
- Technical articles 2002-07-10
- Compelling technical reasons to hold off upgrading to Windows XP
- Windows XP has a lot to offer the large multiuser environment. But you'll still have to ponder the needs of your organization before making this move. Brien Posey examines some technical issues that might lead you to put off the upgrade.One visit to the Microsoft Windows XP Pro Web site...
- Tags: Operating systems, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Corp., product activation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2002-06-24
- Microsoft's product activation will drive people to the dark side
- Learn the details of Microsofts product activation plan and Jerry Honeycutts opinions about itJerry HoneycuttMicrosoft is shooting itself in the foot in its efforts to fight software piracy. Maybe I'm making a sweeping statement, but I've seen the results with my own eyes. People who would never before consider stealing...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, WPA, CNET, Windows Product Activation, product activation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, computer, software
- Technical articles 2001-08-07
- XP: Is the price too high?
- In response to Ed Bott's last challenge, TechRepublic members have spoken—and in unusual accord: If Microsoft persists with its product activation scheme to prevent piracy, it should give users a break on the price. Read what they had to say.For more than three weeks, I've marveled at the record response...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Piracy, Microsoft Windows XP, Ed Bott, Microsoft Corp., product activation, TechRepublic Members
- Technical articles 2001-03-22
- Decision Support: Real concerns about Microsoft product activation
- Read members takes on Microsofts product activation featureMicrosoft bashers are having a field day with the news that upcoming versions of Windows XP and Office XP will require a separate activation step. Users who purchase retail versions of these products will see an extra dialog box at setup time, after...
- Tags: Operating systems, decision support, Ed Bott, Microsoft Corp., product activation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows
- Technical articles 2001-03-15
Additional Resources
- Activation on XP PRO OEM OS, mobo changed
- I replaced mobo on Gateway computer has Gateway OEM XP PRO, now requires activation, MS and Gateway say NO, need to buy new OS, ok will buy but what version of XP PRO do I buy and can I just use the product number off the new OS and install...
- Tags: activation, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, OEM, operating system, ron@..., windows
- Discussion threads 2004-10-20
- Microsoft activation after reinstall
- If I remove and reinstall Microsoft Office 2003 do I have to go through the product activation process again? Does the removal process leave the activation keys in the registry or some file? I believe that my copy has been damaged and this may be the only way to get...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, jmz@..., Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-10
- Activate Microsoft Office Programs
- This paper gives information to help the user to activate the 2007 Microsoft Office system programs. To continue to use all of the features of the product, one must activate the product. Microsoft Product Activation is a Microsoft anti-piracy technology designed to verify that software products are legitimately licensed. Activation...
- Tags: Product Key, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Product Activation, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software
- White papers
- Deploying Windows XP Using Windows Product Activation
- Microsoft Windows Product Activation WPA is aimed at reducing casual copying and hard disk loading. It applies primarily to 32-bit retail and system builder systems. Activation is not needed for 64-bit systems, or for customers using Microsoft volume licensing programs, such as Select or Open Licensing. Most large original equipment...
- Tags: Activation, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2003-05-21
- xp home edition key
- I have my original xp home edition key, it is genuine, i reinstalled xp on my computer and when i try to register and activate windows it won't let me. Now I only have 2 days left before i have to reinstal and lose everything on my puter. Is...
- Tags: johnichols@..., home edition
- Discussion threads 2007-06-24
- Windows 2003 Server Activation Code Transfer
- Hi,Do you have any idea about transfering activation code and licence from one server to another without using web activation.Short of moving the HDD between serversThis isn't possible.Col
- Tags: networking, hardware, it management, software, windows, akarakaya@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- Discussion threads 2006-12-14
- Windows xp Activation
- I have a windows XP pro corperate addition activation. After 30 days one of the machines ask me to active the product. It will not activate over the internet. I do think the corp CD key is not correct . How can i change the CD key...
- Tags: activation, CD Key, hUDSUMMER@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, windows, Windows XP Activation
- Q&A 2004-12-13
- windows xp serial code problem
- well i bought a new windows xp serial code and installed it on my computer, but then my hhd broke so i had to buy a new one . Now that i installed it i tryed to reinstall windows but it sez that my key is already active what...
- Tags: Construction, Dsl54, Activation Key, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-05-16
- BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Activation: Release 4.0 - Technical Overview
- Wireless enterprise activation enables a user to remotely activate a handheld on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server without a physical network connection. Users must ensure that they are in an area with sufficient wireless coverage when the wireless enterprise activation is attempted. Wireless enterprise activation can also be used to deploy...
- Tags: RIM Blackberry Enterprise Server, RIM BlackBerry, Enterprise Activation, Wireless Enterprise Activation, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Handhelds, Hardware
- White papers 2004-10-04
- XP product key
- Hi guysIn a previous newsletter, there was a useful article regarding saving the XP product ID before reformatting and then pasting it into Windows instead of going through the activation process. Can anyone point me to the article or can run through the routine? I just want to wipe the...
- Tags: activation, Cornishman, hardware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, product key, windows
- Q&A 2005-01-04
- PC does not start...drives are good!
- I have a problem with my PC. It seems to have blown the motherboard. I've check the drives and put them in another PC and they are fine. Now for the problem...if I try to boot this PC with the moved drive it wants me to register....
- Tags: Activation, bstirling@..., hardware, Microsoft Windows XP, os, PC, software, telephone, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-10-09
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