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Question about Windows xp?

I already have windows xp and received a warning that i had 60 days to activate the account. I am down to 9 days now and wonder where and how I would go about doing this. Can I buy this at best buy or circuit city ?I would like the physical disc to have in case it shuts down or whatever. based on your opinion is it ok to just keep the xp or should I update to vista? How long will windows last in my computer do i need to purchase this every year? Thanks for all answers

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    The 60 day warning is to activate windows. So if the copy is legit, connect to the internet and answer YES that you'd like to activate windows. If you're prompted for a "KEY" it would most likely be affixed to your computer case somewhere. If not then after the grace period is up your windows will cease to work. You can buy XP/Vista at any office/computer store if you need a legitimate copy.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Seventy percent of computer users in the world have decided to avoid Vista at all cost. Most stick to Windows XP. Now, Microsoft is releasing a beta version of its Windows 7, a successor of Windows Vista. Hold on to XP just yet and wait for the final release of Windows 7. If you are a student you can get a cheaper copy of Windows.

  • 1 decade ago

    Windows XP can be activated over the Internet; all you need is the product key from the package, which you already entered when you installed the OS.

    A change in hardware can require reactivation, but this is usually accepted automatically, or Microsoft can reactivate it for you with a phone call.

    Unfortunately, it's hard to find XP these days, since Microsoft has been pushing their dramatically inferior follow-up in order to maintain their revenue stream.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    once you buy it,its permenant

    if you have xp,then buy a serial number,from microsoft,or order it outside,and let them activate it for you before 9 days goes off.then you wont have to change to vista,

    but if you like to upgrade to vista thats a different matter.

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  • 1 decade ago

    you have to buy it... how did u get it on there in the first place???

    unless it came on ur comp or something... try looking on the side for a serial key, then enter it in! most computers have one!

    But BUY VISTA!!! its alot better, people dont think it is because they're retards. its alot more secure and alot better working.

    unless you have the money then buy a mac they kick ***!

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