What is the activation of Windows XP?

Let's talk a little about how the activation of Windows XP. Remember how, during installation, you entered a key that consists of twenty-five characters. After that, the installation wizard for some time studied the hardware configuration of the computer or laptop. At this time, the program was collecting data on what kind of device configuration is present in this device (which processor, hard drive, RAM, etc.). When the first start of the newly installed system is performed, it will prompt you to perform what is called the activation of Windows XP. Using all the collected information about the computer, as well as the key you entered, the activation program will generate a special individual installation code called Instalation ID.

This identifier associates your installed copy of the operating system with the device on which it is installed. Activation of Windows XP implies the transfer of this code to Microsoft. This can be done either via the Internet, or by fax or telephone. For the latest options, you will need to call the nearest structural unit of this company. For the sake of activation, developers are ready to take the costs associated with your phone call. You just need to dial their number and tell them that you are interested in activating Windows XP, then tell them your phone number so they can contact you.

After that, your installation code is stored in a certain database. And if no one before you used this copy of the operating system, you will receive a unique confirmation code. Enter it in the required field and confirm. The procedure is now complete.

Now let's find out what you expect in case you do not fulfill this requirement. Suppose you want to activate Windows XP sp3. You ignored this unceremoniously. The first thirty days the operating system will constantly remind you that the activation was not performed, but on the thirty-first day it simply refuses to start until this procedure is performed. If you do not implement it then you will be rescued only by reinstallation. How do you prospect of a monthly reinstallation of Windows?

You can also register your system, in addition to activation, but this procedure is not mandatory, but is voluntary. Also, you should be aware that if you register a system that is installed on a certain computer, you will not be able to install the same instance to another device.

When reinstalling the operating system with the formatting of the hard disk, you will also need to go through the activation procedure. The same fate awaits you and when replacing on your car more than three components within six months. And when you purchase a new device, you can not just install the operating system and activate it, even though you previously paid for your license.

That's all I wanted to tell you. Finally, I note that the activation of Windows XP sp2 is exactly the same as in any other service pack. So do not be too baffled about this.