Download says copy of windows not genuine? [Merged]

GaryS

This also happened to me, but I have managed to install all of the latest updates without any problems.
I just set the install procedure to manual and left out KB905474, which was the one that caused all of the problems.

PS. My copy of XP is completely legit with all codes and paperwork, and was still affected.

xplo5iv

Urban Spirit - use the 'custom' option and untick WGA

urban_spirit

Thanks Xplo5iv, the custom option where?

Quincy_3

When you go to update you will be presented with a list of options and its then you can choose to install WGA or not, but now that problem is now cured you should be OK, also Im not to sure if WGA is optional I think MS make it as a ness file?

milliejon

Just a quick update. I did the install today and haven't had a problem. I've got a feeling it was my firewall stopping things getting through properly.

urban_spirit

All the updates are KB89... or KB91.....

WGA is not showing on the list of updates thingy.

I'm going in, wish me luck!

(Edit: updates downloaded, will take effect when I switch off- eek! crossed fingers)

Thanks again for all the help, much appreciated.

computerwoman

:j when you get a new pc with xp on, the shop has installed it and activated it but not registered it so if you register it in your name over the internet this should sort out the problem. if not contact MS and report who ever it was. T

GaryS

Quincy wrote:

now that problem is now cured you should be OK,

Has this now been resolved by MS ?

Quincy_3

GaryS wrote:

Has this now been resolved by MS ?

Seems to be a rumour that is has, also they are very helpful almost overly helpful so it seems WGA tool is a bit flaky at the mo as it happened to me and basically no questions asked and my PC is 100% legit.

:beer:

GaryS

Did you contact MS when it happened ?

If so what did they do ?