How to Activate Windows XP Home OEM
- 1). Click "Start," "Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools," and click "Activate Windows."
- 2). Click "Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now."
- 3). Click "Back" followed by "Next" to confirm you have read the privacy statement.
- 4). Click "No, I don't want to register now; let's just activate Windows" and click "Next" to activate your OEM copy.
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