Stupid Question needs Easy Answer..?

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Alright Im pretty sure i have the Dec 2002 Client becuase thats the only client i can go thru the registration process with .
I became aware of this crap after updating to live and screwing my self over reinstalling searching forums and such.
So now i go thru the Registration process with the activation key and my e-mail addy, and i click finish and it goes registering with server may take a moment. How long is a moment the program is still runnin but i dont think its doin ne thing....seems like its just hanging there...wtf ne answers?