XP install
 

Hi, I need to install xp on a machine, but i don't have all of the components yet. Ie DVD burner, extra memory.....can i install it get it ready so to speak on the hard drive....put new components in and then activate it? I ask this 'cos i know the activation (WPA) file needs to check the components installed. I don't want to do too much and have to re-install after the new parts turn up.

Re: XP install
 

How long will it be before you get the other parts? Anyway - I think you get 30days to use it before activation.

And don't forget you are allowed a certain number of changes.

Also even if you DO need to activate by phone they'll give you a code which will activate it for you so it's not a problem :)

Re: XP install
 

Yip I did this, I phoned because my win xp that I bought last year was getting put onto a new machine cause the last one blew up. and I phoned them, no questions appart from:
"you are wanting to activate your windows XP?"
yes
"here is your activation code........."

and that was it.

although they do ask for the first 4 or 5 letters/numbers sequence of your product code to verify it is geniune.

ik

Re: XP install
 

From recollection, it's not the number of new components that trigger re-activation .. but whether they're major ones.. (processor, motherboard and harddisk for example)

I think you'll be fine with the ones you've listed.

random google info: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article03-200

Re: XP install
 

Yep I've been there and done that, was painless and very quick :) Don't forget, as mentioned, you don't have to activate immediately either so you can gain a little extra time there too so hopefully by the time you have to do the registration you will have all your parts in place.

Re: XP install
 

never had a problem myself swapping cd drives gfx cards etc :tu: