Windows Time Limit for Activation

[Neily]

I installed Windows XP trial to test with my machine for speed and compatibility but I have been away for a few weeks and haven't used my PC. I turned it on today and now I can't log in unless I activate windows first. Can I reset the time limit so I can continue my tests before I purchase/activate the product?

Many Thanks

 

[butchrecon]

You can reinstall XP. That is about it. XP has a 30 day limit from the time of install. No way to change it without activating it or reinstalling ir (Format first) James Collins
Field Service Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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[Shaith]

I've never attempted to reload a trial version over a trial version, so it's worth a shot. However, if memory serves, this won't reset the pointers on a trial version. Only a clean install on a freshly-formatted partition would allow you to have your trial period again. If you installed the trial to upgrade a previous operating system (such as Win98), and don't want to lose your stuff, your best bet is to go ahead and bite the bullet.

Shaith
Network Engineer
MCP, Windows XP

 

[walshy]

unless you want to buy bill gates another gold letter opener you will have to format and reinstall.

 

[Guest_imported]

Back when it first came out, I tried WinXP for over 30 days and hated it, so returned it to Microsoft, insured priority mail. I got all my money back including sales tax, and postage costs. (Since then, I have upgraded my motherboard, installed a 1.8 gHz chip, so I purchased another copy of WinXP and now I am extremely happy!!) I would activate your copy and send it back if you don't like it.