"Susan" <SScheepers@justice.gov.za> wrote in message
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>
> I bought a new PC as well as the Windows XP software.
> Upon starting the program I was requested to enter
> the 'licence number', which I did. It then requested me
> to register my copy of Windows XP via e-mail/internet
> within 30 days. I am unfortunately not internet capable
> as yet (I will do this later the year). My question is:
> Is it necessary to register Windows? If yes, how do I do
> this without e-mail or the internet? Will something
> happen after 30 days if I do not register?
Susan,

You do not have to register - you must activate.
If you do not have an Internet connection you can do this via telephone.
When the activation wizard runs just select the option to activate via
telephone.
It will give you the typically toll free number

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"Susan" <SScheepers@justice.gov.za> wrote in message
news:956601c34606$2449a4a0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>
> I bought a new PC as well as the Windows XP software.
> Upon starting the program I was requested to enter
> the 'licence number', which I did. It then requested me
> to register my copy of Windows XP via e-mail/internet
> within 30 days. I am unfortunately not internet capable
> as yet (I will do this later the year). My question is:
> Is it necessary to register Windows? If yes, how do I do
> this without e-mail or the internet? Will something
> happen after 30 days if I do not register?