bought a computer (in the philippines) with windows software already installed but now when i turn on the computer or just randomly it will tell me this sortware is not genuine and i am no longer elegible for security updates from microsoft. it advises to click to resolve the problem which sends you to microsoft to test if it is genuine. i not want to try in case wrecks my computer.i think it probably is not genuine anyway. any advice
2007-02-26 19:22:44 · 11 answers · asked by mr/isda 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I'm not sure what measures Microsoft currently takes against users who try to update their pirated software. However, if you want to get rid of the message that keeps popping up (and possibly receive access to windows updates!), check out the link below where users experiencing the same issue have discovered a solution.
Best of luck!
2007-02-26 19:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by sjclovesjc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many countries (inluding the Phillipines) sell computers with pirated versions of windows; they will also sell the (pirated) install CD for a few $ instead of the usual $200.
The serial numbers they use to install the OS are well-known bad numbers, but they really don't care, nor do most of the people who use it. If you want to get 'legit' you can pay up the cash to get a good number, or you can just run without the updates, patches, or support.
If the 'genuine advantage' hasn't yet locked up/frozen your computer yet, it probably won't any time soon - but I won't be surprised if MS does that eventually.
2007-02-27 03:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically whoever sold you the laptop had a hacked version of Windows Xp. When you did your automatic updates from microsoft they probably validated weather the account was legit. You should probably purchase a copy but if I where you I would go to the store and buy it so you have a physical recipt and proof of purchase. I think XP home is only a hundred bucks now.
2007-02-27 03:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Ozzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u have genuine product key side of your pc desk top? or bottom of your laptop, if u have, u see like NEC,Meo,Retail, if u have , u need to follow the same Xp cd like if u got Retail, u need Retail XP cd Disk,Product will work then as u input the product fr your side or laptop bottom then bingo!...... any problem Garethellis2001@yahoo.co.uk, Not many people know this
2007-02-27 04:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by garethellis2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-27 03:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by --------------- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but the original version of os and then activate the genuine key
2007-02-27 03:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by sweetraskels 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy Vista. I wouldn't recommend it, but XP's getting a little old.
2007-02-27 03:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the software that you've got is illegal
2007-03-01 09:22:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you spend any money see:
2007-02-27 10:14:39 · answer #9 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone the company where you brought it from and ask them why
2007-02-27 03:27:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋