A few days ago when he switched on his pc he got a message that said that his windows was not genuine and that he was the victim of Software piracy. There is a link on the page to a site that says it is a microsoft site and that he must buy a licence from microsoft to make his software geniune.
The software he uses is a geniune microsoft XP disk. It is however old because none of the service packs is installed and it must be installed seperately.
I'm using a computer that was built by a friend (really, I promise) who installed non-genuine XP in it. I've never been a fan of pirated software, but the computer was free, so what's a boy to do?
OK, so I've put up with all the "non-genuine" reminders from Redmond figuring it was my penance, but now I'm thinking I should move on up to Vista (mainly for Media Center). And yes, the hardware is up to it.
Meanwhile, I had installed a genuine copy of XP on my previous computer before receiving this one (I still have the disks). One install, one machine. So, can I just install that genuine XP over the non-genuine one?
I am running on a non genuine copy of Xp professional and would like to know if I install a genuine copy of Windows 98 will I then be able to take advantage of Microsoft .com upgrades ? Like could I upgrade to XP ?
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Is there a way I can install my copy over top the existing one to solve my problem? Will it prompt me for a new key and I'll be good to go?
Like alot of people that build their own systems or constantly upgrade and switch out parts, I use a cracked copy of Windows XP on some of my builds. These are my own builds and if someone wants a new PC, the price of a genuine Windows OS is included in the price and they are given the disk. It is because of Microsofts asinine activation feature and the fact that I have 4 desktops and 2 laptops that I use the cracked copy. Anyways, my girlfriends dad's (a cop )laptop recently had a hard drive failure, and because he bought it with Windows preinstalled(no disk) he needed an OS. He didn't know any better and when I went over there last night to check on his laptop, up pops the MS genuine notification that has recently gone around.
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The system is an HP 520W purchased new a few years ago and came with XP installed. The system is up to date running XP SP2 with all updates. Windows Genuine Advantage version 1,5,708,0 was the last update installed.
My new Epson inkject printer has used up all the original inks supplied and I've fitted compatible cartidges. But I now get a message when I try to print saying that I'm not using genuineink! Does my new C86 now actually PREVENT me from using compatibles? If so, is this legal?
View 13 Replies View RelatedLast year I had work done on my laptop and the shop replaced my old Windows 98 with Windows XP. Now I am told by MS my XP is not genuine and no updates can be sent to me. I get a message every 10 minutes asking if i want to "get genuine" or "resolve later". If I click get genuine, will I be charged a fee for a new XP? What should I do?
View 6 Replies View RelatedA friends pc came with genuine XP home edition (have disc and serial no.) somehow it now has xp pro on it (probabley added by there son) and its not a legal copy.
Can i re-install the home edition and still keep all there files, programs etc?
I hade to reformat my PC after 3 years, Own my pc sence 2002 with a bought a legit copy of WindowsXP pro. and i can not update my pc with the Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP, why i'm i ben treted like a crock when the CD has billgates kiss of
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a brand new Dell desktop, entering the world of XP for the first time. I was never prompted for any kind of validatio for the OS, though I did fill out a survey-like thing that seemed to confirm that my Windows software is legit. However, I have read here at the forums about people who don't properly "activate" their XP within 30 days, only to have Windows not work for them afterwards.
View 11 Replies View RelatedWe started to have problems, due to limewire. A relative told us he could fix this, and took our computer to his home. When he came back he had un-installed Windows XP and some how replaced it with Professional. We are now experiences probelms such as : Our computer is asking for genuine software, we have lost all sounds on the computer. I tried to re-boot it, did not work. We did not get a re-installation CD. Also I tried to change the product key back to the original found on the sticker on the computer but it did not work.
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View 3 Replies View RelatedI am trying to do the Genuine Validation check so I can pull down updates for my system.The error I am getting is: Validation Incomplete: Online Validation Failure[0x80080204] There are several reasons why validation may not have succeeded.The time set on your computer may be off by more than 24 hours from your local time. Review the date and time settings for your computer. You can get there by right-mouse clicking on the clock displayed on your computers toolbar and choosing Adjust Date/Time.
View 9 Replies View RelatedMy pc has a legal copy of XP. it has one of those copies that comes with the pc when you buy it.when i go to microsoft update, it won't let me download any updates untill i install the WGA.I did install it and now it's telling me that my copy is illegal I contacted MS and they said that i have to send them some proof of it being legal (installation cd's) but since it came with the pc, it doesn't have the cd's now they're telling me to send them my pc and that they won't be paying shipping i searched google to find some fix for it and tried some things. i somehow got it uninstalled, but it still won't let me download updates untill i install this tool.
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View 2 Replies View RelatedOdd windows genuine validation message The scan of your computer has completed. The Windows product key associated with your copy of Windows maps to one of the major PC manufacturers who purchase Windows product keys from Microsoft. The specific product key found on your computer maps to a major PC manufacturer that sells different hardware than the hardware found on your machine. This will not prevent you from validating now, but may cause you problems in the future. Please click Continue to complete the validation process.] I have change the hardware on the machine for your info. Should I change my key on the back of the machine?
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View 4 Replies View RelatedI upgraded from SP1 to SP2.Then I went to Microsoft's update site. All installed fine except the genuine advantage notification tool. I have been on the phone with Micro$oft for almost an hour, speaking with people in Phillipines and India.
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