I bought this computer with xp on it, now it's a year later, something had happened and when i got the computer repaired, it keeps telling me that my xp is illegal. I cannot afford to get a new program.
2007-02-20 00:54:26 · 8 answers · asked by jokoot 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Normally, Windows will tell you that the serial # has been installed too many times. They will also provide you with a phone number. Call it, and explain to Microsoft (their tech support is in India) about your situation...that it came with a machine, etc....and they should issue you the info you need. It's a long series of numbers...but then, you'll be good to go.
2007-02-20 01:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if your xp is original you should have got a license for windows xp that came with the computer. If you do not have this chances are that you are using a illegal version. Usually a smaller sticker is stuck on the side of the CPU. check that out too if that is not there contact the people you bought the computer from!
2007-02-20 01:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some series key which MIcrosoft has banned and declared illegal as the have been abused musch. U may have the Famous FCKGW... key. I was also have that key earlier but it has been changed to the original one . U can also change ur key with out reinstalling
Check out the How to article about the changing key of XP here
www.i-search.co.in
GO to the How to Section . THere u will find the article abt changing the Volume Licensing key of XP
2007-02-20 01:17:35 · answer #3 · answered by jugnu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is the exact same PC on which XP was installed (or "bundled") you should contact the seller. If, when you got the PC repaired, you did not make major changes, the seller should allow you to download or repair. If you made major changes, Windows thinks you are trying to install on a second computer.
Get out the CD, have the product key handy, sales receipt, anything you have, then contact the seller.
2007-02-20 02:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you contact the person or place where you purchased this computer? They should have included the license for the software on your computer with the paperwork you recieved at that time. If not you will have to contact them to get it. Good Luck.
2007-02-20 00:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Sheila SAS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you spend any money do try UBUNTU. It's easy to install and use.
If your computer has 256MB of RAM get a full version. If less, get XUBUNTU.
2007-02-20 07:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call micro$oft and tell them your story and they should issue you a new number.
OR
Upgrade to Ubuntu linux, it's a Free OS, plus most of the software you woulduse is also free.
2007-02-20 00:59:24 · answer #7 · answered by macruadhi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine does that all the time even though I bought offical software.
2007-02-20 00:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋