xp validation tool?

[bongsteen]

i just replaced my microatx gigabyte 6150 with dfi ultra d and fresh install the os. then after some update with xp i could not use my computer and it gives me a message to get another xp key. microsoft tells me that my key has been used so many times. i only change my mobo nothing else. any solution to use my old key?

 

[Sunday Ironfoot]

When you go to activate your Windows XP the activation should fail and give you the option to phone a tech support person. When you phone them just explain that you;ve just switched your mobo, but it's the same PC, blah blah blah... And they should give you an activation code over the phone and then you're good to go.

 

[corkyg]

Sunday Ironfoot is right - a new mobo makes it a new computer as far as the OS isconcerned. You need to call MS to transfer the activation from the old to the new. That is not usually a problem.

 

[bongsteen]

yes, i will call them as soon as possible. i got windows 2000 and i am using linspire writing this post. i did a dual boot. thanks.