whenever i try to download a software from microsoft.com, it shows the following message:?

Question

This copy of Windows did not pass genuine validation. The product key found on this computer is a Volume License Key (VLK) that has been blocked.
The product key is a unique identifier assigned by Microsoft only to genuine Windows software. If this key is missing or incorrect, it may indicate the presence of counterfeit software and your system may be at risk.

The Windows product key installed on this computer is a Volume License Key (VLK) that has been blocked. A VLK is typically licensed to organizations that want to use multiple copies of Windows. However, if a VLK is reported as stolen or leaked, it is blocked from passing validation and is not considered genuine.

You or your organization may be a victim of software counterfeiting if:

you received a computer with a VLK, but you do not have a Volume License Agreement with Microsoft, or
your organization purchased a VLK from a 3rd party but does not have a Volume License Agreement with Microsoft.
tell me wat shud i do.

Answer 1

Microsoft is offering a special promotion for consumers who have unknowingly purchased counterfeit software. It is called the "Get Guinine Kit". It offers everything you need to become legal at a special low price. You can get it buy contacting a legitimate OEM System Builder or VAR/LAR. For more information, go to the following link.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/getgenuinekit/default.mspx

Answer 2

Is your computer bought from a shop with the software installed or have you bought it second hand, if so suggest you have your hard drive reformatted and a genuine copy of windows reinstalled ,will cost you about £50.00 but is worth it !, Or take it back to the shop and tell them the problem.

Answer 3

Better buy a geniune (original CD) of Windows. Or try getting a crack on the net. Getting it should be easy by searching google, sorry but I cannot help you further by giving the link but that should do.

Answer 4

It means your Windows Operating System is pirated, not genuine. Contact your supplier

Answer 5

You got a fake copy of XP... nothing you can do but to find the download somewhere else.

Answer 6

Then you should report the company that you bought your computer from.

Answer 7

you should do genuine for your windows, if you are using illegal version of windows you cant do that , if you are using legal version of windows, call microsoft.