...using a pirated version of Windows XP Professional? The copy is activated with the correct CD key, but during updates, it says that it is not a genuine copy.
(computer was purchased from an individual, not a retail store)
2006-08-23 09:10:59 · 3 answers · asked by Fanman22 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If it is a pirated copy, is there any crack/fix so that it functions normally?
2006-08-23 09:19:49 · update #1
there are some ways but i wouldn't recommend that
try google for cracked genuin windows keys but they might work no guarantee!!
2006-08-23 09:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by bz_co0l@rogers.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can download some updates from the microsoft download site using a computer with a legit copy of XP, then save them to a jump drive or email them to your other computer. Some newer updates and features will not install on the pirated copy though.
2006-08-23 16:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by master_akhkharu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Microsoft checks your computer before updates, and will not download to your computer if it's not genuine.
2006-08-23 16:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋