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What will happen if I activate my Windows XP VM?

Fresh3 days ago
Mar 15, 20261022 views
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I made a Windows VM with Virtualbox in Ubuntu linux. I used the install disc that came with my laptop (I have a paid license for Windows XP). When I started my VM for the first time, it asked me to activate Windows, and said it will stop working in a month if I don't do this. Is the a maximum numbe…

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You can activate Windows XP a handful (between 2-5, I have had different results) of times on different hardware or a generous amount if on the same hardware as the last activation (I did it at least 10 times without a problem.) If you have a genuin…

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