windows xp pro not genuine.
2007-01-08 06:36:54 · 10 answers · asked by joannalltt 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
no.take your genuine disc and put it in the dvd rom and wait for the splash screen to appear,then click on exit
restart the p.c and upon restart press delete to enter set up and then go into bios settings and set your cd-rom as the first boot device,then save and exit set up
your p.c will restart and when prompted"press any key to boot from cd",this will start the windows xp installation and follow the on screen instructions,which will also include a chance to partition your hard drive,also your previous version of windows will be deleted when windows set up formats the hard drive in which ever file system you choose(n.t.f.s / fat32)
upon completion of windows xp installation you will need to activate your copy unlike the non-genuine version,this needs to be done within 30 days,but now you will receive all updates and also you can download internet explorer 7,media player 11 and windows defender
trust me you will feel alot better using a genuine windows xp,and microsoft wont be breathing down your neck
good luck
2007-01-08 06:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The correct answer is NO, as you really only need the Windows Genuine Advantage portion. That verifys your copy is now legit.
You could just do UPGRADE rather than reinstall
However if you reinstall XP in full, it will Format the HD and resolve that and any other issues with the None genuine software including Service Pack updates
2007-01-08 06:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to sell self-built copies of computers using Windows Operating Systems. Although it is legal to build your own computer, but just for personal use and not be auctioned. It is also illegal to start your own business where you get paid to assemble a computer for someone else, it is against the law too. As long keep in mind, there is no law banning a person from assembling his own non-genuine copy of Windows XP only for personal use.
2016-05-23 11:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what version is it on ur system lets say you have a none genuine windows xp home on da system then you have a genuine windows xp home on cd . now when you try to install it .then it will say you have windows xp home on system your need to boot up from da cd put da cd in da drive restart follow on screen menu
2007-01-08 06:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think microsoft offer a tool that will replace the license key but I would suggest that it would be better to reinstall the whole thing. Just make sure you back everything up first
2007-01-08 07:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Since you are installing a totally new OS it is going to reformat your computer anyway.
2007-01-08 06:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it should not matter. your non genuine copy is the same although not official according to microsoft.
2007-01-08 06:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a computer expert but my common sense says "Yes."
2007-01-08 06:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, If you did you wouldn't have an operating system in the machine to downlod the new version.
2007-01-08 06:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do
backup the files you want and wipe the hard drive(go to a computer programmer to do that)
2007-01-08 06:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by hiyalldr92 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋