i have a pc which i thought had a genuine copy of windows xp on it until i tried to install media player 11, the person who made it is out of business. Does anyone know a way around this fake thing without having to buy another xp disk? i feel begrudged to pay for it twice.
2006-09-05 00:58:21 · 16 answers · asked by donjuan6212 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
isn't it **** that you can't trust anyone. Pay good money for something and still get ripped off. Its no wonder the big companys profit and the small ones get smaller.
2006-09-05 01:07:40 · update #1
Just do a google search for "removing WGA" and follow the instructions You have approximately a 1in15 chance that your XP is good but the piece of crap MS is using to check has no less than six flaws that make it flag good dosftware. If that is still a problem simply go to Brian Carr's website and re-install using one of his academic volume keys. MS does not check them since there are literally thousands of academic computers using a total of only fifty-two different numbers. Don't worry about anything MS sends you except may security pataches. Don't boither to download them since they are probably only tracking cookies intended to allow MS to get more personal information from your computer. BY THE WAY CUTIE I STILL GET A CHECK FROM MICORSOFT. Oh yes, were are the MS thugs? Getting ready to crack Office 2007 BETA with a buddy this week!
2006-09-05 03:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by alcavy609 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 22:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by koons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-05 01:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to buy windows xp again sorry to say
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2006-09-05 01:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as media player 11 is what is going to be used in the next operating system "vista",i would try and get through using the copy you have and then invest in the new operating system in january next year when its realeased
also on vista will be internet explorer 7 and defender,both will be a part of the operating system and from what ive heard the home edition will cost around £110
good luck
2006-09-05 02:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but is you want to install win media player series 11 you need to be with win xp genuine.
2006-09-05 01:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by tk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can check to see if the business is still registered and if so the directors address will be there,
it is possible to change the product code but you need a legitimate product code to change it to, my sister had a similar problem.
you could ask a friend if they will let you use thirs or steal one from work if you have a PC that is on XP home both still illegal but you will get WMP 11 :)
2006-09-05 01:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by jmather62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know the company is out of business but if they were a repuitable company then you can speak to trading standards but as for having to buy another copy unless you know someone with the disc i dont think you have a choice hun (remmember copying a disc without permision from the copyriters is ilegal but reusing it isnt)
2006-09-05 01:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a genunine copy then contact Microsoft and they'll help you to get rid of the protection.
If it isn't, then sadly, you've been done. Probably why he's out of business now.
2006-09-05 01:01:51 · answer #9 · answered by The_Rascal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows xp pro £200 at least, who says microsoft dont rip us off
2006-09-05 03:31:54 · answer #10 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋