windows xp register and activation

[Robertj]

Hello all. I am in the process of changing my celeron 1.8 Ghz processor to a P4 2.4 Ghz 533 Mhz processor. Iam using windows XP home edition as the OS. My question is, will the OS recognize the pc as a NEW machine by changing the processor and cause me to ACTIVATE and register again? Also
if I ever have to reload XP will the change of processor cause the OS or microsoft to see my PC as a different machine during activation and registering?

thanks,

please advise,

God Bless,

Robert

[fatboyjim]

Robert

The change of CPU shouldn't require you to reload windows.

However, it may trigger an activation, but this is a hassle free process (just a phone call to Microsoft or over the internet)

I don't think it would though, isn't it 3 pieces of hardware you can change before activation is required?

Jim

[ktkendall]

It probably will not with just a processor change but even if it does need U to activate winxp again just do it, it's no big deal...You just call the 800 number and they will give U reactivation code.

[Robertj]

thanks for your replies,

Where do I find the 1-800 number to microsoft to re-activate winxp If necessary?

thanks,

God Bless,

Robert

[Robertj]

actually over a period of 2 months have changed my tv tuner, 256 meg ram to 512 meg ram and now the CPU.

please advise,

thanks,

Robert

[ktkendall]

I think if U need activation Windows will either prompt U to do it over the net or display the phone #....