Cost of Windows XP/2000 genuine software? Mine is being reported to be counterfeited. Any risk?

Answer 1

Well, don't do anything yet. Several computer technology experts report that Microsoft's WGA is anything but accurate. Up to 42% of computers detected as having a counterfeit copy of Windows were in fact genuine. In other words, WGA validation is not to be trusted. As of now, even copies which fail WGA validation can still receive security patches. Other Microsoft's software are not, such as Windows Defender and .NET Framework.

If you believe that your copy of Windows is genuine, you can go to Microsoft's support website for more info:

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag/Support.aspx

Even in cases of invalid Windows copies, Microsoft will give you a genuine license key if you provide them details on how you obtained the invalid copy. WGA is a work in progress and expect glicthes.

Answer 2

If it is NOT counterfeit and you have a valid license key, or the OS came with your computer, you should follow up with Microsoft. I don't know the exact venue as I have not had that problem but you should visit their website or look at the message you are getting to see if it provides contact information.

If the OS you are running is not "legitimate" you can purchase Windows XP relatively inexpensively. Here's one example (I looked on Froogle and it was one of the ads there):

http://www.ctlsoftware.com/category/10/
for around $85.

You might be able to purchase it less expensively if you shop around. If you are a full-time student look for student discounts through your school or anywhere else that sells the software.

Answer 3

Not at all. My OS is a counterfeited too. Both my OS (Windows 98/XP) are counterfeited / are duplicate. Yes they will show lots of messages like those stupid computers we see in films, cartoons and comic books about the sofetware piracy and other stuffs, but there will be / is NO problem.
Relax and Enjoy

Answer 4

The cost of a Windows CD is either $200 or $700

Answer 5

Well i think it comes around 170 US$

well u cannot utilise any features of microsoft if ur windows OS is not a genuine microsoft corporation product.

But u can have some basic features of microsoft like MS Office Tools & Internet Explorer etc.,

Answer 6

Myself I Would'nt Worry About It too Much, for one all that it means is you cannot get windows updates, in wich sometimes the updates seem to slow your cpu down anyway, and #2 microsoft is really chickenshit and should'nt be charging the consumer as much money as they do for their operating system that always seems to have a problem with it. i think that you should keep using the version that you have because there are ways around their genuine advantage tool.

Answer 7

If residing in Delhi/NCR install the genuine software XP with sp2 for a nominal fee. Contact through [e-mail] or this email ID.

Answer 8

You can't update or download anything from Microsoft. You also will not be able to get a technician that is any good to work on it.

You can follow the link and get a legal copy for about $140 if I remember right.

Answer 9

properly, first of all somone posting an nameless crack or an supply to assist you to crack that's going to be suspect ideal off the bat. The updates are attainable for get carry of from Microsoft, in case you recognize the place to locate them on thier internet site, with out utilising the automated updates characteristic. yet this would be a soreness to accomplish that, even for persons with criminal copies. the different project with utilising those patches, are that they'd wreck your unlawful replica, relying on what makes it unlawful, in case you have utilized a crack, or some software to make it artwork, then the patches can probable make your laptop quit working, or perhaps make it no longer boot up in any respect. Your superb guess is to get a criminal replica and installation that on the laptop, that could mean formatting and reinstalling each little thing on it. meaning backing up all your information in the previous you attempt to place any patches on it as properly, so in basic terms in case you wreck something, you will a minimum of have your information stored off of the laptop. Or like the only submit suggested, Linux is an extremely workable decision to domicile windows, and could be a attention as properly, in case you dont p.c. to pay somebody for the utility. you're growing to be matters with getting help for the loose variations, besides the undeniable fact that it rather is conceivable to locate and the patches for that's going to likely be honestly modern-day as properly. And Suse is a stable place to start to help get one extra Windoze container off of the internet!

Answer 10

It basically is telling you to buy the windows version form them unless you can come up with proof of purchase.