My computer is a couple of years old, and when I did the latest Windows update (I use Windows XP) it said my copy of Windows wasn't genuine. I can't find my Windows XP disk, but I'm almost sure it was brand new when I installed it. Now, I have a new icon by my clock and it pops up every hour or so saying that I may be a victim of software counterfeiting. Of course when I click it, it takes me to a Microsoft page that basically says I have to buy a new copy. Is there any way to undo this? Any way out of buying another copy of Windows? Also, on my Control Panel under Add/Remove programs, I have 25 Windows XP Hotfix items, (& 1 Windows Genuine Advantage Notification). Aren't these taking up space? My hard drive is only 5.35 GB and it's nearly full. Can I SAFELY get rid of any of the Windows Hotfix items? And how do I fix the problem of my software not being genuine, short of buying another copy? I don't really care that it's not genuine, I just hate dealing with the popup every hour.
2006-09-18
01:42:11
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Mandms2
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