Windows non-genuine warning
05-22-2006, 03:31 PM
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Windows non-genuine warning Apparently, my copy of windows xp is not "genuine", and after a recent update, I now have several messages on startup and on the desktop saying the same thing. Any idea how to get rid of it ? I bought the computer second hand and really didn't want to purchase a new copy.
05-22-2006, 04:04 PM
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I would avoid the updates if you dont have a legal copy of windows. I might have a legal copy for a couple people if any of you guys wanna reload XP pro. I dont wanna burn and send copies to all you guys, but i can share a legal license.
05-22-2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Strini SS
If you config your OS not to search for updates, and then reboot the machine your issue should clear up.
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i think its a little bit more serious than that apprarently here at work we dont have a legitamate(sp?) version of windows tried going through the MSCONFIG start up and nothing gonna have to do some research and see what can find
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05-22-2006, 09:15 PM
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Go to system restore (if you can get there: Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore) and restore it to a date before it ran the update. Then turn off automatic updating.
You could always call them and get a legitimate license. Just tell them you bought the system off E-Bay or something and didn't know it wasn't legit.
You could always call them and get a legitimate license. Just tell them you bought the system off E-Bay or something and didn't know it wasn't legit.
05-22-2006, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Soul SS
i think its a little bit more serious than that apprarently here at work we dont have a legitamate(sp?) version of windows tried going through the MSCONFIG start up and nothing gonna have to do some research and see what can find
O and Google does wonders
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05-22-2006, 11:15 PM
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I was thinking the same thing, turn them in for the money.
Originally Posted by MrBill97396
Piracy laws, if you turn in your company you can catch some cheddar from it
05-22-2006, 11:21 PM
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It's called piracy that's why software costs so much, it's also called cost of doing business, if they can't afford the software they shouldn't be in business.
Originally Posted by BizZzatch350
Every one breaks a couple laws now and again, not like dumping nuclear waste in a play ground or any thing
05-22-2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by HotWhipT/A
My photo shop is ripped! It works great and its FREEEEEEE! Got it from a friend.
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05-22-2006, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BizZzatch350
Every one breaks a couple laws now and again, not like dumping nuclear waste in a play ground or any thing
j/k