My xp was a copy from a friend, its now telling me to buy a new one and has stopped my access to outlook express. Is there a way of finding a licence key and updating without re-installing a new xp?
2006-10-27 04:41:15 · 10 answers · asked by Brittop 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There is a way to change your key. There are utilities that will allow this to be done.
Also, you could install a fresh copy of Windows XP on top of what you've already got, and it would not erase your personal files and programs, although it's always risky, and always advised to back up everything before re-installing Windows.
2006-10-27 04:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by J Scott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MS bundled WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) with a fairly recent release. It's basically a pircay check.
They are running a program, apparently, whereby you can buy a license for the media you have for around 60% of the RRP, and you've then got a legit copy of XP. I'm not sure how you'd go about it, though.
Your other option would be a system restore which, i think, would undo any updates, and then turn automatic updates off. You'll then have to keep your box patched manually, and check you're not installing WGA. It'll most likely be bundled with any new MS software, since everything will require it for Vista, and that's what MS is gearing up for. IE7's got it.
Your last resort, really, would be to reinstall, but you want to back everything up first obviously.
2006-10-27 05:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by lordandmaker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use outlook express man, got the same issue, except
mine was done by a shop which is no longer trading, cost me £280 and got a copy!! just grudge paying out more to fix it,
not to mention the inconvenience, gutted, Microsoft are not
sympathetic to my cause either, the situation just gets worse
as well dude,trying to find out more about new program(vista?)
and hang on for that,seems ridiculous they want so much money
for something which is essentially finished,any suggestions out there?
2006-10-27 05:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do a system restore back to an earlier date. (perhaps when you did a windows update or install IE7 or Windows Media Player 11). Do the restore when you did either of those things
(Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools> System Restore
2006-10-27 05:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No point, because if you download one from a p2p site, there is a chance:
a) of getting a virus with the file
b) Microsoft can now trace illegal copies and can shut down your computer
c) You won't be able to get Windows Updates and your computer will be vulnerable to security attacks.
2006-10-27 04:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by Carella 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
try a search for win xp serial key on google and u will surely get ur answer. although i know websites that give serial keys but i dont prefer this way bcoz its illegal. if u want 2 change ur serial key then read -http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/39255/39255.html
2006-10-27 04:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by karan s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats why elder people says not to use pirated software. get the genuine one, you ll face no problems and get supported by in every occasions.
2006-10-31 01:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by LemonPro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's right and you can't even get the updates.
2006-10-27 04:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by wolf1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid your screwed, you,ll have to get you wallet out.
2006-10-27 04:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by Cowboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats what you get for using pireted software
2006-10-27 04:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by senecajoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋