non genuine windows?

Question

help...my copy of windows xp is not a genuine copy my computer is telling me do i have to buy another copy or can i get round this..please help

Answer 1

i dont think so
most of people are using non genion windows xp ,myself also. but we have no cautions.
try to re install windows xp but not home addition and install proffetionl addition.
it will solve the question.
if u want the cd key of windows xp then contact me

Answer 2

I've heard of great numbers of people who actually have legal copies of Windows but are being told otherwise by the "Microsoft Genuine Advantage" utility.

If your computer has a Genuine Windows sticker on it, or you have the disk package from your Windows installation disc with that sticker, call Microsoft and complain.

Or you could ditch Microsoft and their predatory policies entirely: http://www.ubuntu.com

Answer 3

unfortunately the only ways around this are to either buy a legal license for the install you have, or buy a legal copy and reformat your hard drive installing the new legal copy. I have seen cases where the illegal copy of windows had been somewhat disabled to the point of not running properly.

Answer 4

dont panic,they make it sound worse than it is,firstly you wont get any more automatic updates,but if yoy have a friend with a genuine windows,ask them to let you know when they get updates,and ask them to note down the update number,and you can download them on their p.c and burn them to disc
you then can install them manually to yours,i used to do it until i got another copy of windows
as for the reminder that pops up at boot-up,right click the genuine microsoft icon (star shape)in your taskbar and click on change notification settings,you will then go to microsoft and you can disable any notifications there,just remember to save your settings
finally just make sure your anti-virus and spyware security defenitions are kept up to date as this will be your only defence,but you still get critical updates as my mate got one the other day
you can pick up a new windows xp home for £60 from http://www.dabs.com/productlist.aspx?&NavigationKey=11168&NavigationKey=4294958989&CategorySelectedId=11168&PageMode=1
you might be better off waiting 8 months and getting windows vista,and if you have a second computer why not download the beta copy of vista from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/preview.mspx
good luck

Answer 5

You wont get any more security updates.
You can buy XP with service pack 2 for £60 if you also buy something cheap like a mouse, try a couple of reputable online shops like Dabs or Amazon.

Answer 6

There are ways around this!

BUT you will be better of in the long run with a legal copy, updates, problem will not re-occur etc etc.

Spend the money!

Answer 7

you better call local microsoft oofice or dial they toll free numbers maybe there is a mixup regarding your serial numbers , by the way are sure that the windows installed prior to this are really genuine, if yes you have the rights to be legally informaed

Answer 8

noo..... actually u must turn off ur Windows Update.... (on several time).. b 4 u attack by the ''genuine windows''....

so... if ''genuine windows''..was apprearing when u turn on ur window.... u better delete da ''genuine windows'' files at ...local c >windows>system32.. then find out ''genuine windows'' icon or logo....
after that ur PC will not distrub by ''genuine windows''

Gd luck
PS... u should turn off ur windows update

Answer 9

If you call microsoft, and explaing the situation, they have been known to give you a free one, if not they will offer to sell you a valid license for 35.00

Answer 10

pirated