Help Required

HappyJanner

Hi!!!!

Inherited a pc from my brother, which was nice. However the copy of XP that`s installed on it isn`t genuine, and i`m wondering if there is a cheap (free? ) way to get it sorted.

Also, my copy of windows media player auto updated and now has shut me out without a validation code, which I don`t have due to not having any xp discs.

Any suggestions / help gratefully received.

Happy Janner - having a mare!!!!!!!! :mad:

Browntoa

only way is to buy a legit copy of XP

devizes18193

or type windizupdate into google , you'll need firefox or opera for updates

HappyJanner

I`m a bit basic when it comes to this.

Firefox is what exactly?

Apologies for being not too bright.

imho

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

fuzzgun19

devizes18193 wrote: »

or type windizupdate into google , you'll need firefox or opera for updates

Could you explain what windizupdate is/does?

Donnie

Won't help him at all.
It just allows you to download updates, even if your copy of XP isn't genuine.

Not sure how Media Player "auto updated" as WMP 11 won't install unless your copy is genuine or modified.

Little_John

Use the WGA method to buy a new licence it is the cheapest way unless you intend on buying a qualifying peice of hardware and buy an OEM licence. as the retail version is very espensive when you consider the other options.

HappyJanner

Thanks for the tip.

any idea on how much this is likely to set me back?

Inactive

HappyJanner wrote: »

Thanks for the tip.

any idea on how much this is likely to set me back?

Check out a few online retailers such as eBuyer etc.

Or do a Google.

HappyJanner

Thanks for all your help with this.

Is there an alternative that I can use instead of Windows Media Player for loading music from cd`s onto my pc and then onto my mp3 player?

Again, all help appreciated.