I just let it re-register. Beyond activation I always register since it gives me replacement media for a pittance.
Bob
i have a xp 64 windows installed on my comp, since about 2 yrs, more or less.. i tried to boot it up this morning & received an error mssg telling me that i need regiter windows.. the think its that i did that when i istalled windows, 2 yrs ago.. my question is: if i do it again (register it) ill i loose all my files & programs.. or hat do i supose 2 do?.. thx..

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