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After running a repair, do I have to re-activate Windows XP?
After installing Windows 7, it's important to install the correct hardware drivers to get your video, sound, network, and other components working properly.
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Yes. The subject behavior is by design.
The repair process replaces the system license file. To workaround this behavior, you can save the Wpa.dbl file after activation and replace the Wpa.dbl file with your saved copy after a repair.
This file is located in the %systemroot%\system32 folder.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation - 302878
Windows XP frequently asked questions about Windows Product Activation (WPA)
Microsoft Product Activation Frequently Asked Questions General Questions
Microsoft Product Activation: Frequently Asked Questions
