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fake windows xp

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hi if anyone can help me it would be great
i recently unknowingly bought a copy of windows xp as it was cheap £30 i thought cool ive got a bargain
but a couple of weeks later i had problems with my internet,so i phoned microsoft and they said i have purchased an illegal copy of windows xp
i still have the illegal copy on my computer as i can not afford a new licensed copy from microsoft
my internet connection keeps going off every 30 minutes or so
is this because i have an illegal copy???
if anyone can answer this question i would be greatful
ps.how can i tell illegal copies from fake
thanks
chun11Wednesday, August 2, 2006 4:36 PM
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Saeed,
Did that resolve your issue?
Monday, August 7, 2006 2:03 PM
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Please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx
Please follow this diagnostic troubleshooting procedure:
1. Download and run the MGA Diagnostic Tool: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012
2. After running the MGA Diagnostic Tool, click on the "Windows" tab and then click on "Copy to Clipboard".
3. Next, visit the following website and create a post in the "WGA Validation Problems" forum and paste the results of the WGA Diagnostic Data in a detailed post. http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/default.aspx?SiteID=25
4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 4:44 PMModerator -
Why would anyone work for Microsoft for free?Thursday, August 3, 2006 2:34 AM
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I don't work for Microsoft so I don't work for Microsoft for free. However, I enjoy helping others, in my spare time, "for free".Thursday, August 3, 2006 2:42 AMModerator
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chun11 wrote: hi if anyone can help me it would be great
i recently unknowingly bought a copy of windows xp as it was cheap £30 i thought cool ive got a bargain
but a couple of weeks later i had problems with my internet,so i phoned microsoft and they said i have purchased an illegal copy of windows xp
i still have the illegal copy on my computer as i can not afford a new licensed copy from microsoft
my internet connection keeps going off every 30 minutes or so
is this because i have an illegal copy???
if anyone can answer this question i would be greatful
ps.how can i tell illegal copies from fake
thanks
chun11Saturday, August 5, 2006 12:09 PM -
In order to resolve your non-genuine licensing issue, please visit: www.microsoft.com/genuine and click on "Validate Windows". When validation fails, you'll see a button to click on which will provide information on how to acquire a WGA Kit.
Is your copy of Windows genuine?
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspxSaturday, August 5, 2006 2:18 PMModerator -
Saeed,
Did that resolve your issue?
Monday, August 7, 2006 2:03 PM