as the one i have now is not genuine can you help ?
2006-09-21 10:38:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
i need to validate it as i have windows xp on my comp at the moment and im getting a blue star in the corner telling me that its not genuine
2006-09-21 10:52:56 · update #1
Ask a friend who you know has a genuine copy, that's your best bet! Peace!
2006-09-21 10:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the question for you is this.
Do you have a legit code for that OS? (the retail or upgrade book with the orange sticker, or the OEM sticker on the side of the case)
If so, it in all honesty dont matter if the DISC is a copy, because the code is a legit original code (microsoft will tell you differently, but they cant police that.)
Now if your windows XP is telling you your copy may be counterfit, then it is the CODE that is in question.
Most likely you have windows xp pro (corporate) if this is the case. In this circumstance, you have 2 choices. Get a Windows XP Pro upgrade for $190 which will allow you to install as upgrade through windows to keep your programs and data intact, or buy XP home upgrade for $95 and do a fresh install.
These are the only legal options availiable to you.
2006-09-21 10:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by valareos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet at a freebie is asking a mate, but the same thing will happen because windows, registers each copy under a different id code. you MUST either go online or telephone microsoft to register your product. so if you attemp to reregister an already registered copy, they will not allow it, and in 45 days it dies.
the alternative is to risk downloading a thousand viruses and spywares in an attempt to get a working code online, there are number generators out there that cliam to give you an active code. but i've never heard of someone using it successfully.
so i guess you either buy a copy or risk prison by nicking it from you local pc store!!
2006-09-22 02:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by SlapNTickle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Microsoft uses activation. If someone gives you a disc it has probably already been activated and Microsoft won't accept it as genuine.
The only way is to buy one that has never been activated.
2006-09-21 10:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by PC Baby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no Free WINDOWS XP except when installed on a NEW
PC or NOTEBOOK.
Other than that you pay.
2006-09-21 10:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by aheneghana 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what do you mean you disk is not genuine...you mean its pirated?
Wait for 5-6 years I am sure someone will give you their genuine disc for free.
2006-09-21 10:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by wooster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some people post codes online but none are a sure bet
sorry
2006-09-21 10:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Xavier 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would someone give you their genuine copy. All are paid for.
2006-09-21 10:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by doyler78 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
buy one at the local store for 199.99
2006-09-21 10:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will have to pay for it unless you become CREATIVE, but no one is going to just tell you that.
2006-09-21 10:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by Chrystopher P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋