I tried to get Windows Media Player 11 and it wants to validate my copy of xp, which happens to be a burned copy i got from a friend.
2007-09-16 02:53:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Not a smart idea. When you have an illegal registration #, Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage Tool, copies all of your data in your pc including your IP address. If key is not valid, Microsoft, can shut you down 100% or take legal action against you. Plus Microsoft can if they so desire prevent you from installing a valid XP when you do purchase.
Plus you will not be able to obtain any critical updates or WMP, or any other free download.
If you reside in the United States you can purchase a small item, like a mouse and the dealer can sell you XP as an "OEM", and you should only pay about $100.
I am able to obtain "OEM", here in France with a very small purchase. The purchase is well worth the money, rather then have Microsoft on your back.
Minddoctor, France
2007-09-16 03:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presuming you validate online it'll just fail, presuming you have only just installed it in a few days time, up to a moth XP will lock up and you'll be able to do hardly anything with it. UNLESS the illegal copy of XP is cracked. Microsoft have put a lot of security features into new OS's to make sure people don't use illegal copies. If it's asking to be validated then i doubt it has been cracked, and will therefore most likely lock up.
2007-09-16 10:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh man watch out Bill Gates will come after you personally he will knock on your door and say hey motherF#$cker you are stealing from me because I do not make any money .....and try to kick you A$$. No, who cares it is micro I am which as hell soft everyone does it in college Microsoft, walmart, and Nike are freaking horrible for the economy they are monopolies that should be broken up. Do not feel guilty
2007-09-16 10:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Fancy Pants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If XP has been running for more than 14 days, it should update without a hitch
2007-09-16 10:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by Eddie J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not be able to validate. You'll probably get the warning prompts and be asked for the product key.
2007-09-16 10:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try it and see what happens. It will work!!!!!!!!
lol It only checks to see if you have xp running
2007-09-20 09:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by ET 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋