I have an illegal copy of Windows XP Pro and Microsoft sent me a program telling me that the copy is not genuine. Someone told me that I can still use the OS but I can't receive any updates of Microsoft. Is that true?
2006-08-21 20:20:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yea, no updates - but you can get sp2 from other places
windows updates just f things up most of the time anyway
as far as getting prosecuted no - just because it's not "genuine" is not legal basis for an investigation - think about it you got a trillian 0's and 1's - the fact that their software doesn't reflect there idea of what is genuine means nothing
2006-08-21 20:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by ryandebraal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Microsoft has announced the killswitch. As soon as microsoft finds out about this, your PC will restart without you telling it and you won't be able to log on in your account anymore. I suggest that you buy a genuine XP Pro Operating System.
2006-08-21 20:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Toni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing good will come out of it, thats for sure. A few months ago, after I got those warnings, my hard disk crashed. Maybe its caused by a virus. So, I took the opportunity and bought an original copy of Windows XP. Its quite worth getting an original, gives you a peace of mind. =)
2006-08-21 20:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Vivian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now as we speak Bill Gates is making arrangments to buy your family. Get out of the house while you can!!!!
2006-08-21 20:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Ucanhitme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this time MS will still allow you to download critical updates only.
2006-08-21 20:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by cricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno but i keep getting that message too
2006-08-21 20:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋