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    Hello tavip,

     

    Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Forum. Sounds like your problems are Windows Updates (WU) related and not Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA). If so this would be out of the scope for WGA. First let’s see exactly what is happening. Have you validated your Windows Operating system?  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine and click on the "Validate Windows" button located in the upper right hand corner of the webpage. Follow the instructions provided after you click on this button. Next restart your computer once you have completed the Windows Validation process.  Now please try updating Windows. Was the updating process successful or did you receive any error codes or messaging reflecting Windows Update problems? 

     

    Next please run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage (MGA) Diagnostic Tool and paste your results back here in the forum. This will help us analyze what you’re experiencing so we may either provide you with a resolution, give you Knowledge Base (KB) articles for help, or direct you to another forum specializing with WU for assistance.  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage (MGA) Tool by follow the directions below: 

     Download and run the utility at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 , then click the Windows tab, Copy to Clipboard, then paste the report into a New Post on this Forum.

     Step 2 is telling us about the COA. Tell us:


    1. What edition of Windows XP is it for, Home, Pro, or Media Center?
    2. Does it read "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" in black lettering?
    3. Or, does it have the computer manufacturer's name in black lettering?
    4. DO NOT post the Product Key.
    5. Please also provide a short description of the issue you are experiencing.

     

    NOTE: The data collected with the Genuine Diagnostics Tool does NOT contain any information that can personally identify you and can be fully reviewed, by you, before being posted.

     

    Thank you,

    Matt Prall, MS
    WGA Forum Manager

    Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:22 PM

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    Tavip,

     

    You are having a problem with Windows Updates rather than Windows or Office Genuine Advantage.

     

    Please follow the Help and Support links on the Windows Updates page to find assistance in solving your Windows Updates difficulties.

     

    Or, visit the WU Solution Center here:  http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527

     

    Or, have a look at the WU support forum:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsupdate&lang=en&cr=US

     

    Good Luck!

     

    Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:16 PM
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    Hello tavip,

     

    Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Forum. Sounds like your problems are Windows Updates (WU) related and not Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA). If so this would be out of the scope for WGA. First let’s see exactly what is happening. Have you validated your Windows Operating system?  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine and click on the "Validate Windows" button located in the upper right hand corner of the webpage. Follow the instructions provided after you click on this button. Next restart your computer once you have completed the Windows Validation process.  Now please try updating Windows. Was the updating process successful or did you receive any error codes or messaging reflecting Windows Update problems? 

     

    Next please run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage (MGA) Diagnostic Tool and paste your results back here in the forum. This will help us analyze what you’re experiencing so we may either provide you with a resolution, give you Knowledge Base (KB) articles for help, or direct you to another forum specializing with WU for assistance.  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage (MGA) Tool by follow the directions below: 

     Download and run the utility at this link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 , then click the Windows tab, Copy to Clipboard, then paste the report into a New Post on this Forum.

     Step 2 is telling us about the COA. Tell us:


    1. What edition of Windows XP is it for, Home, Pro, or Media Center?
    2. Does it read "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" in black lettering?
    3. Or, does it have the computer manufacturer's name in black lettering?
    4. DO NOT post the Product Key.
    5. Please also provide a short description of the issue you are experiencing.

     

    NOTE: The data collected with the Genuine Diagnostics Tool does NOT contain any information that can personally identify you and can be fully reviewed, by you, before being posted.

     

    Thank you,

    Matt Prall, MS
    WGA Forum Manager

    Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:22 PM