Each time I power up, a dialog box appears informing me that my copy of Windows XP is not genuine. How do they know? When I select the 'Get Genuine' option, I am offered a Windows XP installation pack for £92 (call it $150). Has anybody else had such a problem? Isn't the amount demanded by Microsoft a little excessive?
2006-06-22 13:22:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Microsoft is getting tough on people who use pirated software. If the XP doesn't pass the validation scan MS offers an electronic Product Key for $149 USD (XP Pro) or $99 (XP Home).
There are several legal merchants who sell the software for a lot less. Try www.edirectsoftware.com and they had XP Pro SP2 full install disks for about $100 USD.
If you purchase a full install CD you don't have to do a reinstall. You can do a repair. That let's you overwrite the existing XP, repair or replace any corrupted or missing files, register the new Product Key, and you don't lose any of your settings or other applications. You will have to visit the update site to reinstall patches and fixes.
2006-06-22 13:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 07:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a code now to trace pirate software, you get that box because you update your xp pro, remove all an install again and don't up date just used , turn off auto update, or buy a new XP Pro.
2006-06-22 13:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bratso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got a pirated windows xp. You have a serial number that somebody has. You must pay unless you can't login. I have a genuine microsoft software.
2006-06-22 13:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by theonlyboy2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA UR A RETARD!!! lol, u bought a pirated copy of xp and didnt even know it!!! lol. all u need to do is go buy a new copy of windows xp upgrade for about 40 bux at a store. that will probably work, but im not sure since ur already using xp, it wont be an upgrade... idk, try it out and email me the results later.
2006-06-22 13:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually i've seen software thats not an operating system from $200 - $1000. So its pretty cheap. It knows its not genuine because the operating system was not registered.
2006-06-22 13:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by earlsquareling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋