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Hi, I got some machines that are running OEM Windows XP Pro... I know in the past I have changed hardware on some of them and it required a re-activation, however I am always cautious before I go out and spend money on fresh processors.  These machines are running slow processors, I wish to max out the processors (if I can get them).  Say from a Athlon XP 2100 to a Athlon XP 3000.  

What will XP do?  Will I have bother with the XP license and re-activation?  If it does, is there a backdoor method of telling XP to not check it's setup?  I beleive there is so many conpoments that can be changed before it throws an activation change, is that right or will it throw a wobbly if I change anything?

Did XP SP2 improve the situation?

So bottom line... OEM XP, can I change the processor or not?
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