Hi-Jacked??

[RAB]

Theres a program called BC Wipe. I'll try to find the copy I have and send it to ya.

[Redhawk]

JJG
You know how to keep from activating windows again don't you. If not or if anyone else is interested in knowing how heres what you do: Just copy wpa.dbl after you activated the first time. It is located in the WINDOWS\system32 folder. Now if you reinstall Windows XP just copy the file back and you're up and running again.
It will save you some time and the hassle of explaining to Bill's cronies that your not trying to rip them off.

[JJG43]

Rgr made a bootable wipe disc and I tested it, works good.
Red, I've done alot of rewrites lately,aahh never had a problem activating. I don't get the idea of your comment dude

[Redhawk]

Do you have a built System or Propiety?
Propieties don't have to activate, but if you have a custom built non-propiety system you can just load windows XP one time without having to call Windows and convince them that your not loading on a second system. A hassle if you ask me. They act like your a thief trying to steal from them.

[JJG43]

Custon built about 4.5 years ago, only original part is the motherboard and chip, guess it
isn't an significant change in the eyes of MS.Therefore I have never had a problem activating the
OS.I did actually talk to a human being once when I first registered with MS when I got the
PC.I have probably done about approx. 6-8 reformats with this unit for various reasons,never
questioned my MS Red.

[Redhawk]

Are you running Windows XP ? I have never had a reformat and complete install without having to talk to a human because the activation code is only good for one install unless you have a cd like my work Cd for installing on new systems. ( Windows XP Pro Corperate Edition) I have even had to reactive after one of my spy ware programs remove the MS File one time LOL.

[RAB]

I run the XP Pro. Ive never had to register on an install. LOL Don't even know how to.

[JJG43]

Home XP

[JJG43]

activation code is only good for one install ,are you kidding me??

[Redhawk]

That's the way it is suppose to be for windows XP. That's why we have to buy multi lincenses. If you change harddrives or sometimes even video cards or sound cards or CD-Roms if it's a genuine windows xp operating system it is suppose to let windows know and it is suppose to ask for instalation code and your are suppose to have to re- active. It's suppose to be the new anti- pirateing thingy. The corperate is suppose to be the only one you don't have to activate and the only one that is suppose to be able to install on more than one system. Funning thing is, I bought a new windows xp pro cd and installed on one of my systems and it said that the activation code was already in use. It was new in the box when I bought it. Guess they aren't as good as they think. There is a lot of copies of XP Pro corprate out there and that is the only one that doesn't have to be activated unless you have a propiety (Dell, HP, Compaq, Acer, NCR, A Open ect.) these have different arrangements with windows and most have their own version that have different programs and drivers for their system only.