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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (146051)	10/25/2001 8:19:19 PM
From: wanna_bmw	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 186894

Tenchusatsu, so how long before the hacker community cracks this one? I give them one month, which may not actually give them enough credit. <g> wanna_bmw

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (146051)	10/25/2001 11:30:33 PM
From: FJB	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Ten, Here is the bottom line on XP activation and hardware. In determining how much hardware can be changed, XP gives special weight to the network adapter. Specifically, if a PC has a network adapter and the adapter is not changed, five of the other hardware values could be changed before reactivation would be required. If the same PC never had a network adapter, or the network adapter were changed, only three other hardware devices could be altered. dailynews.yahoo.com RE: the cost of upgrading mentioned in one of your earlier posts You can buy full OEM versions of Consumer or Pro on the web for <$100 and about $140 respectively. I would purchase either one over retail(Best Buy etc.) upgrade or full versions, which are more expensive. Bob

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (146051)	10/26/2001 2:48:32 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Ten, "as I understand it, when you install WinXP, you have about one month before you need to enter an activation code. To do that, you need to log onto Microsoft via the Internet (or call them via telephone if you don't have a connection). WinXP on your system will generate a code based on your hardware setup, including processor, NIC, graphics, etc. You send that code to Microsoft, and then Microsoft will send back an activation code. Voila, your copy of WinXP is now validated." If you change out the video card or sound card or whatever you have to register? This may backfire on MS... Someone who has several computers at home will have to by a copy for each...the hate for MS will build...