I got a msg. from Microsoft that says my program is counterfeit, dose this mean i am screwed or what?

Question

My system is set up to run updates automaticly and it ran one from microsoft and now they say mine is not authinic and that I am gonna have to buy a new program again???WTF??? Is this another scam or a hoax or is billy G been loosing at the track and needs to buy the baby some new shoes??? Please help if you know thanks >>>10 pts.<<< easy and quick!!!

Answer 1

The latest Microsoft update does check if your Windows XP is a genuine copy. However, there is a fix. I have used this method and it works. I suggest you turn off your automatic windows update installer though in case they come up with a new update that will prevent this bypass method:

How to get rid of the Microsoft Genuine check:
Lauch Windows Task Manager.
End wgatray.exe process in Task Manager.
Restart Windows XP in Safe Mode by hitting F8 during bootup.
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32 by typing the following:
cd c:\windows\system32
You should be at the system32 folder.
Type del wgatray.exe and then hit enter. (This will delete it)
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32\dllcache by typing the following:
cd c:\windows\system32\dllcache
Type del wgatray.exe and then hit enter. (This will delete it)
Type exit and hit enter and restart your computer to get to normal Windows Mode.
Launch RegEdit by going to start menu, then go to Run and type regedit.
Browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
Delete the folder ‘WgaLogon’ and all its contents
Reboot Windows XP.

Answer 2

If you are sure your program is genuine just ignore the notification... If anything happens just install it again...