I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I am
getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the
Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.

Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.

(Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
steve_wolfman_may********.co.uk )

"scotswolf" <scotswolf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7455EDD0-F40C-454E-9557-BBBBC98A7262@microsoft.com...
>I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I
>am
> getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use
> the
> Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
> computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.
>
> Any solutions??,

Yes - activate by phone. Have you tried that?

"scotswolf" <scotswolf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
news:7455EDD0-F40C-454E-9557-BBBBC98A7262@microsoft.com
>I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of
> reformatting a few times,I am getting the message that I
> have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the Key',I
> was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the
> same computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it
> would 'activate'??.
>
> Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.
>
> (Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my
> e-mail address, steve_wolfman_may********.co.uk )

I would call Microsoft at this point. I had to do this when I had trouble
installing after replacing mother board. Everything was fixed with that
phone call but it was several years ago so I can not give you any details.

Good luck.

J.

"Gordon" wrote:

> "scotswolf" <scotswolf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7455EDD0-F40C-454E-9557-BBBBC98A7262@microsoft.com...
> >I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I
> >am
> > getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use
> > the
> > Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
> > computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.
> >
> > Any solutions??,
>
> Yes - activate by phone. Have you tried that?
>
> Thanks,that sorted it
>

scotswolf wrote:
> I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I am
> getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the
> Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
> computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.
>
> Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.
>
> (Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
> steve_wolfman_may********.co.uk )


There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might
have to make a 5 minute phone call.

Here are the facts pertaining to activation:

Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activation
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/

Windows Product Activation (WPA)
http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm


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Bruce Chambers

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On Feb 25, 6:02 am, Bruce Chambers <bchamb...@cable0ne.n3t> wrote:
> scotswolf wrote:
> > I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few times,I am
> > getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use the
> > Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
> > computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.
>
> > Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.
>
> > (Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
> > steve_wolfman_...********.co.uk )
>
> There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
> activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
> charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
> license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
> activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
> activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might
> have to make a 5 minute phone call.
>
> Here are the facts pertaining to activation:
>
> Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product Activationhttp://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/
>
> Windows Product Activation (WPA)http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot

When I clicked on the link in your post http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/,
this is what I got:

"We're sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish
to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft
products and services."

Start with the links on this site. The link to activation info is near the
bottom.

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/def...displaylang=en

"witan" <tsr1936******.com> wrote in message
news:629f3d7f-36b2-47c6-8db7-d4d55e81241f@j28g2000hsj.googlegroups.com...
> On Feb 25, 6:02 am, Bruce Chambers <bchamb...@cable0ne.n3t> wrote:
>> scotswolf wrote:
>> > I have a genuine Windows XP disc,and,because of reformatting a few
>> > times,I am
>> > getting the message that I have 'Exceeded the amount of times I can use
>> > the
>> > Key',I was under the impression,that if the disc is used on the same
>> > computer,regardless of how many times you use it,it would 'activate'??.
>>
>> > Any solutions??,or will I need to get another disc??.
>>
>> > (Not sure if I'll find this site again,so reply via my e-mail address,
>> > steve_wolfman_...********.co.uk )
>>
>> There's no limit to the number of times you can reinstall and
>> activate the same WinXP license on the same PC. Nor is there ever a
>> charge. Nor does a Product Key (so long as it's not an evaluation
>> license) ever expire. If it's been more than 120 days since you last
>> activated that specific Product Key, you'll most likely be able to
>> activate via the Internet without problem. If it's been less, you might
>> have to make a 5 minute phone call.
>>
>> Here are the facts pertaining to activation:
>>
>> Piracy Basics - Microsoft Product
>> Activationhttp://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/
>>
>> Windows Product Activation (WPA)http://www.aumha.org/a/wpa.htm
>>
>> --
>>
>> Bruce Chambers
>>
>> Help us help you:http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>>
>> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>>
>> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
>> Russell
>>
>> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
>> killed a great many philosophers.
>> ~ Denis Diderot
>
> When I clicked on the link in your post
> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/,
> this is what I got:
>
> "We're sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish
> to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft
> products and services."

witan wrote:

> When I clicked on the link in your post
> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/, this is what I
> got:
>
> "We're sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish
> to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft
> products and services."

Try this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx