From: spammail.bounce@relic211.cjb.net   
      
   Andrew A. Caruso wrote:   
   > When I was using previous Windows OP in the past, such as 95, 98, &   
   > 2000 Professional, every few months or so I would format my hard   
   > drive and reinstall the Windows. What I want to know is if I can do   
   > this with Windows XP Professional. I heard that everytime you   
   > reinstall Windows XP Pro, you have to call Microsoft for a new   
   > product key and pay $10.00. Is this true? Any information is greatly   
   > appreciated. Thanks.   
      
   With XP Microsoft keeps activation records for 120 days. During that time   
   it's possible that you would need to activate via a phone call, but it's no   
   hassle... and there's no charge. Outside of the 120 day period it should   
   automatically activate over the internet every time you reinstall.   
      
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