I am currently running XP Professional and received the geographical error when I was in the UK for a couple months. I contacted Microsoft who told me that the error was due to me being in the UK since the key is for the US and that I should re-validate the software when I return and it should be fine.
When I returned I tried to re-validate the software, but am getting the same error. I have read some of the other posts related to this issue and have ran through the boiler plate MS response. The diagnostic tool says everything is running fine. I also put the results below and realize that I am running a volume license, which seems to be the root of all evil according to MS, which makes no sense to me since that is how it is installed on the computer by the manufactures. The problem is this is a laptop and the damn license rubbed off from the bottom of it. I guess I am trying to ask if there is a way to validate windows without re-installing windows and not installing the validate tools or purchasing another copy. I know, according to the license, you are allowed to install a copy on your computer and a second copy on a laptop, without violation. Using the key update tool, I tried using my desktop license, also for Windows XP Pro, and it gave me an error that it was not compatible for my system. This does not make sense to me since its the same OS. Any thoughts/work arounds would be appreciated.
If MS decides to respond, please do not put the boiler plate response, since I have already done that. A custom answer to my question would be much obliged.
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Unless your use of the Volume Licensing editions of Windows and Office on your computer is associated with an organization that is using those licenses in accordance with a current and valid Volume Licensing Agreement, regardless if what is reported by the mgadiag utility, your use of these licenses would be nongenuine.For great advice on all topics XP, visit http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp
Marked as answer byDarin Smith MSMonday, August 17, 2009 4:57 PM
I have fixed the problem. Apparently there might be a work around for individuals with a volume license. There was a white paper put out by MS regarding this. It said to delete the data.dat file in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage\data folder. After it is deleted, rerun the validation process. Worked for me like a charm.
Unless your use of the Volume Licensing editions of Windows and Office on your computer is associated with an organization that is using those licenses in accordance with a current and valid Volume Licensing Agreement, regardless if what is reported by the mgadiag utility, your use of these licenses would be nongenuine.For great advice on all topics XP, visit http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp
Marked as answer byDarin Smith MSMonday, August 17, 2009 4:57 PM
