PC showing that Windows XP is fake

going2die_rich

cheghead wrote:

If you want to get rid of message try running System Restore. Choose a date before the validation tool was installed. Then turn off automatic updates. You should still be able to get critical updates and use custom install There are tools available to bypass the validation process but they are not legal!

These tools are legal technically. But if you use them knowing you have a illegal copy of XP then it's illegal.

These tools are generated on the understanding that microsofts scans do have some false results, especially early on. i.e. you know your software is the real thing as you have the proper book, serial and cd and bought it from a reputable retailer. So the scan telling you it isn't, is obviously wrong, so instead of contacting microsoft, you use the software to get your updates

bullterrier_2

You don't need a disk for the Microsoft amnesty - they have a lot off leeway and are trying to get the message out there to stop people buying from the pirates/thieves. If you have any kind of evidence you bought the PC complete then the call will almost certainly get you a key.

Then buy Ghost or similar and get a full backup done!

newcastle532

i also had that popping up on my puter i downloadedhttp://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml this i found did the trick it will ask you to change keys in your xp try this