Im getting this error message when i turn my PC on. i have Multi-License win xp CD. and i have used it on many computers before i have downloaded win defender before. wich means it is Genuine. dose any one know if this is some kind of virus or this is from microsoft.
2006-12-07 11:17:13 · 6 answers · asked by sam n 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
This basically means Microsoft thinks your copy of XP is non-legit as you have probably registered with microsoft your serial key on different hardware. The program from microsoft that is responsible for your notices is WGA or Windows Genuine Advantage. It is an automatic update from microsoft, and can be found in the hotfix updates in add/remove programs. There are uninstallers for it out there, although I would talk to Microsoft to see if they have a utility that can remove or correct thier assumption of your seemingly legal system.
-Zach
2006-12-07 11:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by zachsandberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key that goes with your "multi-license" XP CD might not be licensed for the amount of computers you've installed it on, and therefore has been blocked by Microsoft. Make sure you're within your licensing rights on that CD key - if you're sure its genuine, call the Microsoft piracy people and explain the problem and they will be able to tell you what the problem is.
2006-12-07 11:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it ain't a virus... I had the problem before, it's due to the Window's Genuine update and probably too many ppl are using that same disk so you get that error. The best thing to do is to phone Microsoft. PH# 1-877-568-2495
2006-12-07 11:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by Questions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft may of flagged your serial number as invalid.
If it's a valid license, contact Microsoft to have it fixed or receive a new license number
2006-12-07 11:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Master J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these. They work and they are free:
Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:
Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/...
AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Yahoo Toolbar has good pop-up blocker:
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/
Good Luck
2006-12-07 11:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably WGA from MS.
If you have a genuine disc, then ring them and get it sorted.
They have a response team stup for this.
2006-12-07 11:21:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sm.mS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋