It says That my windows xp is not genuine but my computer is brand new I bought it at radio shack. Somebody help.
2006-07-03 11:46:49 · 10 answers · asked by Alberto B 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
That's what you get for purchasing something at Radioshack. You should look somewhere else... Radioshack is overpriced and of poor quality. Take it back, tell them to refund your cash and go somewhere else.
2006-07-03 11:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by TheLizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Locate your Windows XP license code on the side of your computer.
2.Call the # that microsoft gives you on the Genuine page, and tell them your situation, and give them your License code. alternately if you do not have a sticker on the side of your computer with a license code Call Microsoft anyway, and let them know which Radio Shack you bought it at, and then Return it, and get your money back.
3. At this point microsoft will either get you a proper solution to fix your Genuine Advantage or they will slap Radioshack upside the head with a huge fine, and you will also have your money back.
2006-07-03 12:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by popularzero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you Computer is brand new, go right back to where you bought it. If you payed for an OS, make sure ou get a real working one.
Computer shops are notorious for trying to save a few bucks by giving buyer pirated copies of Windows. Retailer pirating is why Windows has so much anti-piracy protection now.
2006-07-03 11:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got ripped...take it back to Radio Shack.
2006-07-03 11:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This message you in basic terms get via fact your replica of homestead windows is an unlawful one. with the intention to remedy the subject permanantly is to get a real replica. in the intervening time, you're able to do away with it this form google for eliminate WGA installation it, run it , reboot Message would be long gone, till the time new updates are being dowloaded
2016-11-01 04:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install Linux. Microsoft has lots of bugs in their "Genuine" tracking system.
2006-07-03 11:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the below link and report the same to microsoft.
https://support.microsoft.com/common/survey.aspx?scid=sw;en;1214&showpage=1
They will help you in activating your software by phone or they will suggest you the right thing. Nothing to worry go ahead. Even i did the same :)
2006-07-03 12:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by ashwin33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well then go to radio shack and tell them
2006-07-03 11:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by livingforjesus231 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, take it back to Radioshack and tell them you want one someone else didn't already own. this is becoming a common problem.
2006-07-03 11:50:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i started havin that problem i installed linux
2006-07-03 11:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jimmy James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋