reinstalling windowsXP

[JCROCCO]

My system is a few years old, running slow and has a lot of junk on it. I keep it pretty well maintained, but I do like to reinstall the OS once every year or two. I did it every year with 98, but the XP requires authentication and authorization, and I am not sure if I will run into a problem after I reinstall it and try to authorize it.

Any hints, tricks, ideas as to make it go smoothly?

 

[Seekermeister]

I've not had any problems with reactivating the OS with a simple reinstall, but if you have replaced or upgraded components since you first installed it, you might have a little problem. From what I have read from others, a phone call to MS was all that it took, without too much hassle. Whether you have to do this depends on which and how many components are involved.

 

[John]

1) First try the activate online option
2) If it fails choose the telephone option and Bob in India will give you a confirmation code

1-888-571-2048

 

[JCROCCO]

Well, the only problem is the wait on hold i guess if that is true.