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| 174458 | 2003-09-10 14:31:00 | What is the best way to register Windows XP with Microsoft.. Should I do it by phone all over the internet??? And is there any different between doing it by phone all over the internet in the information you will have to provide to Evil Gates & Co??? |
Annanz (3044) | ||
| 174459 | 2003-09-10 14:33:00 | > What is the best way to register Windows XP with > Microsoft . . Should I do it by phone all over the > internet??? If you can get online, its probably quicker . . . > And is there any different between doing it by phone > all over the internet in the information you will > have to provide to Evil Gates & Co??? Nope, they still know the same gory details . . You may however need to phone them if you've re-activated recently . . . Or bought a second-hand copy etc . Cheers Chill . |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 174460 | 2003-09-10 18:48:00 | Use the net. You'll be forever on the phone. All you have to do is click on the "Reminder". You will get a message back saying windows is activated. Don't worry about MS spying on you. They have sold millions of copies of XP and why should they spy on you? The only people who have trouble are those who try to install the same copy on several machines. That can be done too if you know how. Jack |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 174461 | 2003-09-10 22:18:00 | Like the others say, do it over the net - much more simple and quicker . As for divulging your info to "Evil Gates & Co" you'll be doing this when you grab your Windows updates anyway, so what the hell . Remember, it is only your computer's information that they will be getting, not your own personal details (unless you choose to register as well as activate Windows -- registering is optional) . |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 174462 | 2003-09-10 22:26:00 | > As for divulging your info to "Evil Gates & Co" you'll be doing this when you grab your Windows updates anyway, so what the hell. Well said -lol. |
PoWa. (3243) | ||
| 174463 | 2003-09-13 01:38:00 | I know its late and this post is old but... I registered my XP Prof by telephone. Its all voice prompts, you don't have to talk to a REAL person, quite a relief for non-talkative folks. Had no problem with the phone system. Scary huh |
Mizz_1Nique (1201) | ||
| 174464 | 2003-09-13 03:47:00 | > I registered my XP Prof by telephone . Its all voice prompts, you don't have to talk to a REAL person, quite a relief for non-talkative folks . Yes, but you have to listen very carefully and write down all the numbers they dole out to you and not get any wrong . It is far easier clicking a couple of times with a mouse . Horses for courses as usual, however . |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 174465 | 2003-09-13 14:50:00 | I think that there is some confusion between "Registration" & "Activation" Activation is mandatory, & XP will go on strike if its not done. On line is the best way unless there is a problem, eg: new motherboard. Registration is not mandatory, & is no advantage to you as Microsoft Help is non existant. |
Mzee (158) | ||
| 174466 | 2003-09-14 05:35:00 | > I think that there is some confusion between "Registration" & "Activation" Yes, you could be right about that. I assumed that the poster was referring to activation and had based my reply accordingly. Hopefully the person has it all sorted out now. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 174467 | 2003-09-14 06:32:00 | > And is there any different between doing it by phone > all over the internet in the information you will > have to provide to Evil Gates & Co??? "Evil Gate & Co" huh? So you paid for, installed and now wish to regsiter something with someone you dub evil. If you really had a problem with it, go Linux, or crack the software, jumping on the anti-MS bandwagon without a reason is getting old. |
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