he said it needed formating and took the tower away and when he bought it back he said he had put a coppied version on, we told him we wernt happy and it would work ok, so we handed over the £70 for his much up and its rubbish. can i do anything about this??
2007-01-08 00:10:05 · 7 answers · asked by xxkat_angelxx 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
jesus! iv just seen my spelling!! im sorry. thanks for that! who to??
2007-01-08 00:17:52 · update #1
i dont get the lunch thing are you rude or just retarded
2007-01-08 00:20:00 · update #2
Firstly, go to this link
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx
and run the Windows validation assistant. This will tell you if you have a genuine copy of Windows.
If your WIndows is not genuine:
1. Report him to your local Trading Standards
2. Complete the form here:
https://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/reports/report.aspx
2007-01-08 00:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should remove that copy of XP from your pc as soon as possible (you could be fined!!) I hope you have an original copy of XP, just install that and youll be fine
or: insert your own (legal) copy of Windows XP instalation CD restart your pc (make sure it boots up from CD) then select "repair" windows will now check the install, when you ar finished insert your own key and problems solved
NEVER give your pc to him agian!! just go to the store where you bought it (or a good pc store) probably they can fix it cheaper then £ 70,-
2007-01-08 00:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report him to microsoft. They used to do an offer where they would give you a free key for doing this, don't know if they still do.
If you have the original key for XP from before he reinstalled it you may be able to change the key to this. This may be on a sticker on your PC or on the original disks that came wit it.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328874
2007-01-08 09:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, would you like to have lunch sometime with me? I know a great indian place near liverpool street.
No I'm not retarded, I'm a really nice guy. I just want to take you out for lunch that's all.
2007-01-08 00:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by echo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes run the Validation program on the Windows site and see if it is a genuine copy.If windows recognises it OK you will be able to run updates etc.If it rejects it you are going to have problems updating in the future.
2007-01-08 00:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by pigtailkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to report him, a boot leg copy of xp will give you problems, your system will not be able to authenticate the program during some applications, in the future use more reputable tech's
2007-01-08 00:22:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dean A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
report him. Doing that is highly illegal.
Get your money back too. That kind of work is slip-shod
2007-01-08 00:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋