The Windows Activation system periodically checks for the validity of your key. If you have a genuine key and suddenly receive Windows Activation Error 0x800704cF ...

Microsoft Corp. will change how users activate Windows XP when Service Pack 3 launches in the first half of 2008, a company white paper said. New installations of Windows XP SP3 will give users the ...

Microsoft has revealed that it plans to change its antipiracy measures in Windows XP to respond to the beta testers' concerns of that XP's product activation system wasn't tolerant enough of typical ...

Before we start, the first thing you need to make sure that you got the keys from a genuine seller or source. If the key was given to you by an online site because it was priced less, then chances are ...

I have an opportunity to privately buy an OEM copy of Windows XP Pro still sealed with the disc, booklet, COA and everything from an acquaintance. He asserts that the product key has never been ...

Buyers of new PCs may have to grapple with Microsoft Product Activation, a controversial new Windows feature. Users who buy PCs with Microsoft Windows XP could find their setup disabled if they change ...