bad drive

[chris45]

I recently lost my hard drive, will there be a problem reloading Windows XP on my new one. How does XP register your computer?

[beeboy]

If it has been a few months since the first install you may be able to activate XP again - no problem. If not, you will have to contact Microsoft via the phone or online and tell em what happened. No big deal.

[ESALADUANE]

If your concern is about product activation, here is Microsofts Product Activation page. They call it "Piracy Basics".

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basi...asp#experience