Why does my computer keep saying this is not a Genuine Windows when it is?

Question

Because of it I cant download DirectX and its annoying

Answer 1

I am going to believe that you have a legit copy as you say.

when windows updates there list of bad serials they sometimes hit good ones, it is not very often but it does happen.


there are also programs that can generate random keys, if you key was used by pirates they would block your serial.

Give Microsoft a call and they will help you out. You will need your serial number and info on where you got your copy.

This happened to a group of PCs at my high school. (some kids lifted the serial)

more on what you can do:
"Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer."

make a backup of you cd and key and then send in the orignals with proof of purcase.

all the info you need is on:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label

Answer 2

if your laptop keeps telling you which you haven't any longer have been given actual residing house windows application then the applying you're using is maximum stay a pirated copyrite violation...bypass to any laptop shop and ask for residing house windows service p.c.. a million...Microsoft will replace it to 3 at no fee as quickly through fact the product is registered and you sign up for Microsoft updates of their acquire midsection...

Answer 3

You do not have a Genuine windows XP software install on your computer..You will have to get a real copy of windowsXP software install
to get rid of this message, but you can also go to microsoft web-site and click on Options, there you can take that message away, just follow the directions...(They do have a place to turn it off)

Answer 4

Bill Gates may be trying to screw you again. 17% of all systems flagged are in fact legit. You can do two things:
1. re-install your OS after saving documents and files you want OR
2. Doing a quick web search for "Removing WGA" there are simple steps you can take to get rid of this crap. NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER download ANYTHING from Microsoft that is intended to "validate anything on your cmputer

Answer 5

You might have a pirated copy of XP.

Call Microsoft.

Answer 6

you might have a bad copy of windows, try validating your install with the numbers ont he sticker for windows

Answer 7

because you didn't register it, or you got a illegitimate copy of windows.

Answer 8

try downloading it here

http://directx.en.softonic.com/ie/17558