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How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 2 of 2

By Tim Fisher, About.com

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Optionally Register Windows XP with Microsoft

Repair Windows XP

Windows XP Repair Install - Step 15 of 19

Registration with Microsoft is optional, but if you'd like to do that now, choose Yes, I'd like to register with Microsoft now, click Next -> and follow the instructions to register.

Otherwise, choose No, not at this time and click Next ->.

Note: If you registered with your previous Windows XP installation that you are now repairing, you may not see this screen. If this is the case, just proceed to the next step.

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