Re: Activate Windows on OLD computer, already activated on NEW compute
ULguy wrote:
> I recently purchased a new windows xp home edition computer which I am in the
> process of transferring data from my OLD xp home edition computer. In
> reviewing what is on my old computer, I noticed that the "activate Windows"
> option was there ( start, all programs, accessories, system tools, activate
> Windows), whereas my NEW computer does not show this option at all.
Normal. Don't worry about it.
All three of my computers have XP on them and all three have start, all
programs, accessories, system tools, activate Windows. All three
activated on line ages ago.
Your Tiger Direct was preactivated by Tiger. Hence, no activate Windows
is available.
Again, don't worry about it and, whatever you do, DON'T try to activate
your old computer again as you may regret it.
Alias
>
> What is going on here? Is it possible that on my 6 yr old computer windows
> was never activated? And somehow it is already activated on my NEW computer?
>
> This of course begs the question "what would happen If I "click" on
> "activate windows"?". Does it matter after 6 years?
>
> What about the new computer. How can I check to find out if it is
> activated? Is it possible that builder of new computer (Tigerdirect)
> activated Windows?
>
> Finally, shouldn't activation info be related to me , the owner of computer?
>
>
> I find it odd that my old computer (Home shopping network purchased in 2001,
> only user) appears to have windows not activated, whereas my new computer
> appears to already have windows activated.
>
> I appreciate guidance regarding this somewhat confusing info. Thanks in
> advance for all help given, THANKS!!