Problems Validating windows....

alison74

Just setting up a new pc and can't seem to download anything that needs windows validating.....

Tried to do windows defender and media player 11 and although I can download them, when it comes to installing them, it requires validation and it just seems to 'hang'

I have a valid new XP and have the product key etc

Anyone any ideas ??

Thanks in advance

GreenNotM

Have you activated XP yet and done the express/auto updates ?

Start >> (ALL) Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Activate
Windows

http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

alison74

Thanks, I will try that

alison74

Just tried the suggestion, but it says it was already activated.

Does anyone have any other suggestions please ??

startrekker

alison74 wrote:

Just setting up a new pc and can't seem to download anything that needs windows validating.....

Tried to do windows defender and media player 11 and although I can download them, when it comes to installing them, it requires validation and it just seems to 'hang'

I have a valid new XP and have the product key etc

Anyone any ideas ??

Thanks in advance

If its a genuine key then there is a problem on microsofts side, so give them a ring and they should be able to provide an answer to your problem.

By the way, if you installed that xp on your old machine and decided to buy a new one, or build one, then tried to install that copy of xp( even though it belongs to you) you would have the problem you suggest. See HERE. You would have to ring Microsoft and tell them you have changed your pc because say the other one blew...........

alison74

No it's a new copy of XP - I will get in touch with them

nicks

I had this problem with my sons new PC, I had to phone the FREEPHONE number on the activation page & they give you a code to type in & hey presto.....

Good luck

Nicks

thomas01155

Try this http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/WhyValidate.aspx?displaylang=en