I just Built a computer and I am GOING to Buy Win XP Pro. with Service Pack 2. and Install it onto my computer.

The Win XP CD will come with the License Number that I will have to enter to activate my copy of Win XP I get this.

But say in 6. Months my SYSTEM goes down and I have to Re Install my copy of Win XP if I enter the License Number to activate it it will tell me
This Copy Of Win Is In Use

And it will make me Buy a new License Number

What is the Deal I payed for it I own it I have it.
?Where are you reading this? [must reregister in 6 mo & pay again]Well what I ment was you get a Key CODE or Number with every CD.
And when you Install Win XP and it is Installed it will say Please Enter Your Lisense Number.

And it activates Win XP over the NET.

Now if my system goes down and I Re Install Win XP again and enter the Number it will try to activate it ovr the net and tell me the Number or iesens Number is in UES.

It happened befor to me.If you have to rebuild the machine they let you reactivate it once or twice. If you activate the same copy many times that you get a message to call and get it activated...they want to be sure your not using the same copy over and over.

This isn't a big deal.

well, you just call microsoft and get them to activate for you, but KEEP the proof of purchase and i think you'd be okay.