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registering windows OS

foxhound · 2008-05-26 19:35:52

HI I bought a new computer the other day it came with windows xp. However I am getting a message to register it within 31 days or it will close down Is this normal will it close down. That software I am assuming in legal but I have a couple of (ahem) shared disks If i register the windows OS is there a change of been…

26-05-2008 7:35pm

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foxhound

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HI
I bought a new computer the other day it came with windows xp.
However I am getting a message to register it within 31 days or it will close down
Is this normal will it close down.
That software I am assuming in legal but I have a couple of (ahem) shared disks
If i register the windows OS is there a change of been caught with other software online

Thanks

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#2 26-05-2008 10:19pm

NeoRox

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Its asking you to activate windows, and yes if you dont activate you will not be able to use the pc.

HTH

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