[TMeff]

I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need to
call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done with an
OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number to call?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Exactly what type of OEM?
Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
prompts.
Attempt internet activation.
If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
>I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need to
> call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done with
> an
> OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number to
> call?

[Yves Leclerc]

If you are just changing the hard drive, you can consider using a disk
cloning utility. Most hard drive manufacturers have such a utility. It is
either delivered on CD in their retail hard drive kits or available for
download from their web sites. If you can locate one from the hard drive
manufacturer, then take a look at Norton Ghost.

BTW: Please note that disk cloning is never 100% guaranteed! You may still
have problems in booting the newer drive. If you encounter this, then you
will need to do a repair re-install, providing you do not have a recovery
CD.


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:%23Fj03AlaFHA.1152@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Exactly what type of OEM?
> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
> prompts.
> Attempt internet activation.
> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
>>I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need to
>> call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done
>> with an
>> OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number to
>> call?
>
>

[TMeff]

Windows XP home SP1a OEM. It was a never registered version I bought from a
computer shop that went out of business. Been a Windows XP user for about a
year now. Never had a problem with the software or my system until now. I
want to replace the hard the harddrive but I don't want to clone the old one.
I want to do a fresh boot and was just wondering if I need to call for a new
product code or activation code to do this.


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Exactly what type of OEM?
> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
> prompts.
> Attempt internet activation.
> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
> >I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need to
> > call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done with
> > an
> > OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number to
> > call?
>
>
>

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You probably will not need to call.
Simply install normally.
If phone activation is required, the necessary number for your region will
be on the screen.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D8C5C049-51DB-444C-BFCF-3D1329F58461@microsoft.com...
> Windows XP home SP1a OEM. It was a never registered version I bought from
> a
> computer shop that went out of business. Been a Windows XP user for about
> a
> year now. Never had a problem with the software or my system until now. I
> want to replace the hard the harddrive but I don't want to clone the old
> one.
> I want to do a fresh boot and was just wondering if I need to call for a
> new
> product code or activation code to do this.
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Exactly what type of OEM?
>> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
>> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
>> prompts.
>> Attempt internet activation.
>> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
>> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
>> >I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need
>> >to
>> > call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done
>> > with
>> > an
>> > OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number
>> > to
>> > call?
>>
>>
>>

[Ken Blake]

In news:D8C5C049-51DB-444C-BFCF-3D1329F58461@microsoft.com,
TMeff <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> Windows XP home SP1a OEM. It was a never registered version I
> bought
> from a computer shop that went out of business. Been a Windows
> XP
> user for about a year now. Never had a problem with the
> software or
> my system until now. I want to replace the hard the harddrive
> but I
> don't want to clone the old one. I want to do a fresh boot and
> was
> just wondering if I need to call for a new product code or
> activation
> code to do this.


Just follow Jupiter's instructions below. After installing the
drive and installing Windows, "attempt internet activation. If
internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by
phone."

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Exactly what type of OEM?
>> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer
>> manufacturer.
>> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the
>> activation prompts.
>> Attempt internet activation.
>> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by
>> phone.
>> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
>>> I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror.
>>> Do I
>>> need to call and get a new product code and activation code?
>>> Can
>>> This be done with an
>>> OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the
>>> phone
>>> number to call?

[TMeff]

Thank you. I'll try it. Thank you for the quick reply, you've been helpful.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> You probably will not need to call.
> Simply install normally.
> If phone activation is required, the necessary number for your region will
> be on the screen.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D8C5C049-51DB-444C-BFCF-3D1329F58461@microsoft.com...
> > Windows XP home SP1a OEM. It was a never registered version I bought from
> > a
> > computer shop that went out of business. Been a Windows XP user for about
> > a
> > year now. Never had a problem with the software or my system until now. I
> > want to replace the hard the harddrive but I don't want to clone the old
> > one.
> > I want to do a fresh boot and was just wondering if I need to call for a
> > new
> > product code or activation code to do this.
> >
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Exactly what type of OEM?
> >> Generally you follow the procedures of the computer manufacturer.
> >> If it is generic OEM, simply install normally and follow the activation
> >> prompts.
> >> Attempt internet activation.
> >> If internet activation fails, choose the option to activate by phone.
> >> The correct phone number for your region will be displayed.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >> http://www.dts-l.org
> >>
> >>
> >> "TMeff" <TMeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:966EE67D-CF15-4038-9E2A-17A9818366FA@microsoft.com...
> >> >I want to change hard drives but I don't want to do a mirror. Do I need
> >> >to
> >> > call and get a new product code and activation code? Can This be done
> >> > with
> >> > an
> >> > OEM version of windows xp home? and does anyone know the phone number
> >> > to
> >> > call?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>