Make sure you are connected to the Internet before beginning
this process.
To activate Windows XP Home Click Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, and then click Activate Windows. The "Let's
activate Windows screen will appear. Click on "Yes, lets activate Windows
over the internet Now". Once selected click "Next" to continue.
You now have the option to register with Microsoft, click
"Yes" or "No" and then Click "Next". Registration
is not required to activate Windows.
If you clicked "Yes, I want to register" then this
screen will appear, fill in your details and click "Next", click
"Skip" if you have decided not to register.
Windows will now check for internet connectivity....
After a few moments, if all is successful then the "Thank
You!" screen will appear, click "OK" to finish, Windows is now
registered and you shouldn't have to do it again unless you have a major
hardware change, i.e. motherboard.
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