I have three computers, which are pretty much in step as far as updates, security, etc, are concerned, Two of them have recently started showing a pop-up warning at startup, telling me that I don't have a genuine copy of XP,,, which is odd, because it's the OEM version which came on the computer "out of the box".
Anybody know what might cause this?
Better yet, how do I stop it ? :-)
Seven answers:
Jenli
2007-04-20 07:05:11 UTC
Your version of XP did not pass the "Genuine Advantage" scrutiny.
It doesn't necessarily mean that your installation is not genuine but it does mean that that Microsoft will not validate it and as a result you will not be able to get updates.
Microsoft will also flag your installation code along with your ISP and MAC address in their database as being an "illegal" installation.
If you have had your system shut down automatically when you attempt to connect to the internet then you know that you have been flagged with the MS kill switch.
The only legal thing that you can do is call the MS support team (in India or Pakistan) and try to convince them to validate your installation.
Good luck with that task.
I have been through it several times before and it is a very painful, time consuming and frustrating process.
Ultimately they will tell you that you have to purchase a replacement license.
2007-04-20 07:09:59 UTC
Mine did this once, in the same situation as yours. XP came on the computer, 'out of the box', and the computer was brand new when I bought it. But it didn't start saying it wasn't genuine until three years later. Weird, I know. I tried restarting...didn't work. I ran a system restore back to the place just prior to the newest Windows updates I had installed....and bingo, it worked. I had a genuine version again. I continued on with the regular Windows updates, and it's been fine ever since. Strange, I know...and no logical explanation, but...it worked. Hope this helps!
Benjamin M
2007-04-20 07:04:50 UTC
This message is a result of the Windows Genuine Advantage.
Even though they may be OEM and legit to you, 'maybe' your computer manufacturer pirated them and then sold them to you.
By clicking on the message and the details, you can get in touch with Microsoft and tell them about your copy, where you purchased it, etc and, if you have to, mail them the copy you have and then they'll mail you a legit copy.
Follow the link below for more details.
Also, it may label yours as pirated incorrectly. Microsoft can also fix that.
?
2016-05-20 01:20:16 UTC
It's spam, and spam pays, although it could be a virus attack too. Yahoo users have been swamped by these for a couple of weeks, and Yahoo is working on the problem. Keep deleting all these nuisance connect requests until Yahoo solves the problem. Not everyone is getting these - you are one of the unlucky ones. The only way to stop them is not allowing any contacts in your profile - that's your choice.
Mictlan_KISS
2007-04-20 07:10:51 UTC
How to Stop ?
Uninstall WGA.
Just a Key Point; You may NOT have an illegal copy of XP.
The server that Checks your "Code" on the Invasive WGA message to the server compares it against against a master list, and several times this year ( at least) that list has been corrected, So just because WGA says its illegal does not mean that it is illegal.
Michael W
2007-04-20 07:11:07 UTC
There are two options you can do, the legal way by buying the legal copy of XP or the illegal way.
I am not telling how exactly how to do it but there are a lot of instruction on hackers site. and with this option you may not get update anymore
John^Lorenz^Naz^Cutie!
2007-04-20 07:02:59 UTC
Your Computer is not genuine or it's a pirated copy.
You're a victim of system counterfeiting...
I got a license from my bestfriend and I didn't pay.. lucky me!
No, You can't stop it... Maybe?
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