"this copy of windows is not genuine"

so...whats that mean/will it affect anything?

When you pirate things, pirate them well, Don't know if it'll do nething, But i reccomend "obtaining" a copy of Windows Xp Corporate edition, as it does not require validation D.

means microsoft knows u dont have a real copy, it means nothing besides that, they just want to let you know that they know you dont have a real copy. some features might not work depending on how good of a copy you have

LOL.

Probably that you won't be able to use Windows/Office/Microsoft Update.

You can grab a reg crack and use a new key though.

EDIT Everyone beats me to the punch....

[quotedf12171ba6="Tholek"]LOL.

Probably that you won't be able to use Windows/Office/Microsoft Update.

You can grab a reg crack and use a new key though.

EDIT Everyone beats me to the punch....[/quotedf12171ba6]

That won't work now since they incorporated a "stronger" protection called WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage). It's so strong, people have released modified versions (that makes it believe you have a real copy) of this WGA program that must be installed on your system wink .

If you need it for "educational purposes", PM me, or just google it, it is EVERYWHERE and only a few megabytes in size 8)

[quoteeebed6b82c="theman2005"]That won't work now since they incorporated a "stronger" protection called WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage). It's so strong, people have released modified versions (that makes it believe you have a real copy) of this WGA program that must be installed on your system wink [/quoteeebed6b82c]

Yes, while I generalized in my post, I [ieebed6b82c]was[/ieebed6b82c] referring to that as well. ;)

Still get MS Update asking to reinstall it on occassion though. (Always say no)

[quote3483ee9b35="KnightTrader"]When you pirate things, pirate them well, Don't know if it'll do nething, But i reccomend "obtaining" a copy of Windows Xp Corporate edition, as it does not require validation D.[/quote3483ee9b35]
Corporate keys are still validated by WGA. Microsoft knows which VLK's they've assigned and if you generate one that they haven't issued, you'll get the same error.

YOU BETTER RUN NOW AND DESTROY YOUR COMPUTER, M$ IS COMING FOR YOU!!

I know it's too late for this, but never install any updates that aren't for security patching.

I know my copy is legit (paid $10 at the University copy center).

I get the same thing on my legit copy.

I tell it to validate it, it goes online, validates it, says I'm using genuine Microsoft products or something and goes away.

Next reboot the little bastard is back again. roll

Well, Dmorris, Heres the BEST work around how to get your Windows validated. Works EVERY TIME.
1. Call microsoft at the number where you "activate"
2. Tell them you reformated your dell computer, And tell them it gives you an error when validating.
3. Customer support will ask for the number on the screen [the one it tells you to read off to the support people] THEY WILL NOT even ASK YOU for the CD key you entered during installation
4. they give you a number to put in, Wallah, GG. You just activated it. Its like no questions asked, Atleast for me, Happened on 3 different occasions. Very easy.

http//home19.inet.tele.dk/jys05000/

[quote0704069e8d="KnightTrader"]Well, Dmorris, Heres the BEST work around how to get your Windows validated. Works EVERY TIME.
1. Call microsoft at the number where you "activate"
2. Tell them you reformated your dell computer, And tell them it gives you an error when validating.
3. Customer support will ask for the number on the screen [the one it tells you to read off to the support people] THEY WILL NOT even ASK YOU for the CD key you entered during installation
4. they give you a number to put in, Wallah, GG. You just activated it. Its like no questions asked, Atleast for me, Happened on 3 different occasions. Very easy.[/quote0704069e8d]
I know there are workarounds to the WGA validation, my point was only that corporate versions validate same as retail & OEM versions. I gathered from your post that you were implying that corporate versions didn't require validation. They don't require WPA (activation), but they still do WGA validation checks unless you jump through those hoops.

None of which matters to me, all of my XP installations are legit. As all of yours should be. P

Mine is actually legit to, Did the above for a friend, Two of my other comps use Corporate edition, I was never asked for a cd key... But Then again I never used the windows update feature so Don't know if it passes the WGA, As I never had problems with security, and consider myself an advanced user, so I don't bother going through windows update.

[quote3243f57164="KnightTrader"]Mine is actually legit to, Did the above for a friend, Two of my other comps use Corporate edition, I was never asked for a cd key... But Then again I never used the windows update feature so Don't know if it passes the WGA, As I never had problems with security, and consider myself an advanced user, so I don't bother going through windows update.[/quote3243f57164]

I hope you are not saying that you don't install security updates for windows because you consider yourself an advanced user...

[quote97c72daae7="xigxag"][quote97c72daae7="KnightTrader"]Mine is actually legit to, Did the above for a friend, Two of my other comps use Corporate edition, I was never asked for a cd key... But Then again I never used the windows update feature so Don't know if it passes the WGA, As I never had problems with security, and consider myself an advanced user, so I don't bother going through windows update.[/quote97c72daae7]

I hope you are not saying that you don't install security updates for windows because you consider yourself an advanced user...[/quote97c72daae7]
Same here.

I'm a (very) advanced user, and I jump at every Windows update that gets released. Seen/fixed too many PC's that were hit or otherwise compromised not to.

Bah, I fix a lot of computers myself. The #1 Problem is spyware. So many people I know are computer illiterate, and their computer is so bogged with spyware, They can't even boot up, and it locks up at desktop. And they think its a virus and buy tons of anti virus programs, which bog it down even more. And yes, I don't install security updates for windows because I consider myself an advanced user. I have never had a security issue. I Check my running procceses often when I end some, And if i notice anything unusual, which I never do, I would delete it right away. I find the windows update utitlity annoying ;/.

Oooookay then.

Wait wait wait..... your and advanced user so you [b16c4631ec7]DONT[/b16c4631ec7] do Windows updates? woooooowwwwwww.....

Also if your as advanced as you say you are you would know that WGA will recognize even a corprate key. The WGA alert can be disabled by right clicking the system tray icon and selecting settings. Then checking the box to disable WGA alerts.

Windows update is over rated..... Never had an issue in years. Why start dealing with the updates now? Too lazy to reboot / install them. If I ever happen to get a virus through a oh noes "vulnrability" I can easily troubleshoot it myself.

http//www.firewallleaktester.com/removewga.htm

Remove WGA works. Just read the page to make sure you don't mess up your system.
Also, you can decline to download WGA. You'd have to set up your updates to where they do not automatically install.

BTW even with a WGA "violation," you can still download critical security updates. It just won't let you download anything else, including utilities and stuff from Microsoft Downloads.

They allowed critical updates because otherwise you'd have 60 million pirated versions out there in the wild, unpatched and proliferating trojans and virii to the rest of us.

Sometimes it says

"you are a victim of software piracy"

Like it is not your fault or you dont know, lol. That is when your key is similar to thousands of other keys.

[quote96a95331d7="Vector"]Sometimes it says

"you are a victim of software piracy"

Like it is not your fault or you dont know, lol. That is when your key is similar to thousands of other keys.[/quote96a95331d7]
In fact, there are a lot of innocent victims of this, so I guess Microsoft plays it legal and politically correct to say it that way instead of accusing you. )

Many disreputable computer vendors buy a few license of XP OEM or Corporate (or counterfeit copies in the black market), then installs those on a thousand PC's that they sell to unsuspecting users. In that case, you really are the victim. Supposedly this accounts for a large percentage of Windows piracy, primarily from overseas vendors.

Call tech support.

Google wga_kill

[quotea6ae89ce72="dmorris68"]They allowed critical updates because otherwise you'd have 60 million pirated versions out there in the wild, unpatched and proliferating trojans and virii to the rest of us.[/quotea6ae89ce72]

That must hurt for them, considering their anti-piracy tactics. ;)

whoops, i guess i shouldnt have gotten the update...lol, did it to get rid of the bubble in the 1st place

I'd be able to tell you how to get rid of it, whether it's a legitimate copy or a pirated copy...but I don't want to discuss any illegal matters here. ;)