Receive a message regarding activate to Windows XP: "this copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can continue to use it."

Why do I need to reactivate Windows XP?

Had the genuine Windows XP on my computer for years, which was activated when I bought it. Recently have messages saying: "this copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before you can continue to use it."  Tried to turn it back on, but just get a message saying that it is "unable to establish a connection with the activation server" and I can't go any further. Any ideas what is happening?

Hello

Have you done a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

Error: could not establish a connection with the activation server. Please check your network...

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306153

See also:

How to activate Windows XP

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890

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