Riiped Off
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| [XP Pro] Not Gennuine Win XP
I keep getting WGA stating my copy of Windows XP pro is not genuine. After calling the guy who built my PC I found out that the copy of XP is a 'Copy of a corperate Copy".
Is there any way to get this resolved without reinstalling XP.
I have years of Data on this PC. I just want to Register it and Keep it legal.
I just want to Fix this ASAP, is there a ULR to resolve this?
Plese advise |
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BlitzenZeus
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| You can report them for selling you an illegal copy, that is if you paid any money towards the operating system.
Now that is basically XP Pro Retail without activation, however I'm not sure a repair install will work in this case, so you can buy a copy of XP Pro DSP or Retail, then attempt a repair install, however you still will loose much time restoring your system to what it was.
You shouldn't loose any personal files unless they were encrypted, but you should backup any important information first. Along with some programs, and updates might have to be reinstalled if everything goes well.
Is there a number they give you to call? Basically you can't buy a license for the version you have unless you buy them in bundles of ten or more, so you might want to talk to them first to make sure this should work out, however if you look around you can find some deals online(if your unsure check with us first) so you can buy a legit copy. Just avoid the too good to be true prices as you might find yourself in the same situation you are already in with people illegally selling the software with pirated keys.
This is one of my local computer shops for some price references, hopefully you have someplace in your area which allows you to pick it up, and talk to somebody in person.
»www.enuinc.com/
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tr6scott
join:2002-03-23
Oxford, MI
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to Riiped Off
Check out.
»www.microsoft.com/australia/genu···.aspx#32
if you want to turn them in you can get a "discounted" copy of XP direct from Microsoft.
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beefcake122
join:2001-03-24
Tucson, AZ
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I just worked on someones computer (hardware problem). In the course of this work I discovered that whoever build the computer for them choose to use a warezed copy of XP. They weren't aware of this issue, and I really didn't feel sorry for them. My advice was to purchase a legit copy of XP and start all over. I gave the computer back and never saw it again. Its always a good idea to know who is building a computer for you. It turns out they were actually charged for their so-called copy of XP. |
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BlitzenZeus
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1 edit | I've seen some funky ones, one guy I helped had a totally hacked version which included many other illegal copies of software titles, and software to bypass other restrictions. I could give the name here, but I don't want to help those who don't know about it already. There was thousands of dollars worth of pirated software on that dvd install disk ranging from cheap utilities to office 2003, and professional adobe software.
In the end I tell them where to get an oem/dsp version, and how to buy all the other software which they find useful, they scoff at how much all this software really costs....
Piracy costs everyone in the end, but if companies didn't charge so damn much some people wouldn't feel the need to pirate. However these people don't really need these things if they can't afford them either.... Which CEO is the richest man in the world, and yet they can't lower prices?
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$35 per hour if you want to watch.
$45 per hour if you want to help.
$75 per hour if you tried to fix it, and failed.
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helppleaze
@optonline.net
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With out getting into a discussion on the origins of "Not Genuine" Software.
Can I Just Get A Key/Kit?? Or whatever to make this copy (Corp) Legal. I do not want to Deal with the A** who setup my PC; just want to resolve the issue.
How do I go about Buying a Key/kit//
I am over my head,& really do not want to Lose All my Data on a reinstall
Thank you for your Expertise.
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Heterman
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join:2004-02-28
Fayetteville, AR
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There are programs to change the Xp key. I would call the A** and ask him what key he is using, and if you paid for a copy, get yours. JMO
You will not be able to do a repair install from a Retail copy of XP, I am pretty sure. The only other option you have is to format and start over with a copy you personally purchase from a "Wal-Mart", or the discounted price copy you get for turning him in to Microsoft. |
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tr6scott
join:2002-03-23
Oxford, MI
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to Riiped Off
»www.microsoft.com/genuine/downlo···ylang=en
Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP online for a price of $99 for Windows XP Home edition or $149 for Windows XP Professional. The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically.
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Wardevil
join:2006-05-25
Boulder, CO | reply to Riiped Off
Im in the same boat as you. I went to run windows update to get some needed fixes for my pc and found my copy of XP pro is not legal. PLease keep the topic updated once you find a resolution, i would really appreciate it. |
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BlitzenZeus
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No, the version you have you are not supposed to have, and cannot buy just one key, its a vlk or volume license key. You will be forced to some kind of install at least.
This person screwed you, and you have the right to sue as he sold you stolen goods.
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My hourly rates:
$25 per hour.
$35 per hour if you want to watch.
$45 per hour if you want to help.
$75 per hour if you tried to fix it, and failed.
The biggest error is sitting in front of your keyboard. |
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jd_boggs
join:2004-05-08
Yucca Valley, CA | reply to Riiped Off
Will a Dell oem copy of Win Pro install as a 'repair'?
I too do not want to loose my 'stuff' in the computer. I have been holding off on this until learn about installs. |
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Heterman
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join:2004-02-28
Fayetteville, AR | I doubt it. |
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La Luna
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How long have these computers been in use with these bogus XP copies if everyone is now worried about "losing data"? It doesn't sound like they are brand new. 
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Heterman
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Fayetteville, AR
| There was a security update a while back that was a special Windows Genuine Advantage program that downloaded onto the HD. Once it was downloaded and installed with the regular updates, it ran everytime Windows started up and would tell of an invalid key. |
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SipSizzurp
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join:2005-12-28
Hilo, HI
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2 edits | Save all the data that is new since the first system restore point on or before last Patch Tuesday. To be even more precise, look for the restore point that mentions "Software Distribution Service". You have been "Serviced". System restore will undo the annoyance and will allow the computer to work properly. Stay behind a router and you should be fine. Make a suicide machine (or hard drive) for general use. I can boot 6 ways on this PC, not including floppy or cd.
I could use a plug in as well....... |
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KennyD
join:2005-03-08
Norfolk, VA | reply to Riiped Off
You really should create an account here. It's free and makes it 10X easier for people to contact you throuh PM's and the nature. |
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jasqid
Fiber In Your Diet?
join:2002-04-02
East Palestine, OH | reply to Riiped Off
I just checked newegg and they have Win XP Pro oem for $139 (includes shipping). |
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