Brian Cryer wrote:
> "nullified" <null@null.null> wrote in message
> news:s4utd3lrk85e7jpjhrnf7d2g90jebrfp9s@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:54:25 GMT, Karl Groves
>> <karl@NOSPAMkarlcore.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I have three Windows XP machines here at my house. All three of
>>> which, obviously, came with their own set of copies of the
>>> preinstalled software. All three sets were promptly thrown in a
>>> desk drawer without marking which computer they came with.
>>>
>>> Here's my question: If I format the HD on one of my computers and
>>> use the "wrong" Windows disk (despite having a correct, good, and
>>> legal serial) will I have any problems?
>>>
>>> I heard a rumor somewhere that the disk now has to match the serial
>>> number.
>
> Its actually disk plus other bits of hardware. When you activated
> Windows Microsoft got to keep a record of your key plus signatures of
> other bits of hardware. So you can reactivate it on the same pc with
> no problems (probably), but do it on the wrong pc and it won't work.
> However, if you use the wrong key I think (not entirely sure) that it
> will give you the opportunity to enter a different key.
>
>>>
>> Why not download Jellybean KeyFinder and let it tell you which serial
>> is installed on it now, so you can be sure to put the same one back?
>
> I'm posting this reply for two reasons:
> 1. Karl, you may not have seen it because most people now have
> nullified kill-filed.
> 2. Its the right answer.
> Link is first one on google:
> http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml.

what?
karl using a pussy killfile?

nah