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• As an owner legitimate Windows XP Pro (OEM 64), where can I get installation media?

  Simple question - I would like to download the installation media to reinstall a laptop that I bought with this OS on it, but it doesn't seem to be available anywhere from an official source from Ms.

  A lot of torrent sites do it by download, but they're all suspects because of the Canadian Red Cross, possibly indicating compromise of different software.

  Here's what I know on this topic (which isn't much):

  This is document HP support recovery command: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=bph07143 note the following: "HP maintains an inventory of recovery disks of replacement several years after the product was released. However, due to software license restrictions, HP is able to provide a recovery disc for a limited time. "This bodes well for you.

  I suggest that you post a question with the exact error, including the error code, the HP Windows XP Forum: http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/Windows-XP/bd-p/itrc-279#.ULKOXIbn-wA you can also post the same question as a new thread (do not add to it) in the forum XP Repair and recovery here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system?page=1&tab=all&tm=1353879231110

  It is my understanding that you can use a generic "OEM" version of Windows XP with the product key on the laptop - also for a long time that the generic OEM CD is the same version that is indicated on the COST of the laptop (XP Home, XP Pro).  I've seen comments to the effect that the CD must also be the same service pack (if the certificate of authenticity indicates a service pack), but I'm not sure about this.  The problem in your case would be to find a generic CD OEM XP Pro x 64.  Here this one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windows-XP-Professional-32-bit-SP2-Full-Version-NO-COA-OEM-/110980131583?pt=US_Operating_Systems_Software&hash=item19d6ee6aff

  I noticed several other eBay offerings, which appear in the sale of the CD OEM XP Pro x 64 which include a product key.  I take no position on the question of whether items are legitimate or whether included product keys will work.

• I have a legitimate Windows XP disk, but it has not all the Service Packs. Is there a way to make another disc bootable with all three of service packs?

  I need a Windows XP bootdisk with all service packs. I have a drive (bought) under license or legitimate only it doesn't have any service pack on this disc. I downloaded all three service packs, but how do I make a Windows XP bootable disk with all three service pack on the drive also? BTW; I have Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 partitioned on my main computer with boots double.

  The process is called "slipstreaming".  There are a number of Web sites with detailed directions.  Here are a few: http://tinyurl.com/3t3epzn

  Personally, I have had success using nLite.  Others swear by Autostreamer.  Or you can do it manually.

  There is some confusion about the "Gold" XP update (with no service pack) to SP3.  If you have installed XP Gold and you want to update your existing installation, you must update to sp1, 1A, or 2 before upgrading to sp3 again.

  For this reason, some people suggest a slipstreamed sp1a or sp2 using your CD-ROM CD but XP and then to a sp3 CD based on one that you just created.

  However, a lot of sites claim to have created a CD of sp3 XP slipstreamed successfully from a CD of XP Gold (which is what you seem to have).  See http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp3_cd.htm

• How to cancel DEP? It crashes legitimate Windows in legitimate websites, including professional.

  Hit me off Adobe, cannot open windows/boxes within a site, including labor.

  Click Start, type: Control Panel

  Press enter

  Go to the Advanced tab

  Under performance, click settings

  Click the Data Execution Prevention tab

  Just make sure ' enable DEP for programs and Windows services only.

  Click on apply and OK

  Click on apply and OK

  Reboot your system.

• The tech support site says my legitimate windows product ID 'expired', but I have an urgent need of support. Help!

  I have a serious technical problem but the tech support site says my windows product ID "expired" and I'm refused support.  Why it says this and how can I still receive support?  I use Vista Ultimate and it has been properly activated.

  As soon as this stupid problem is the traffic, I would really spend my real problem... Constant BSOD.

  HU

  If you have a preinstalled OEM Vista, DELL, HP, etc., you are not entitled to FREE Microsoft Support

  all support comes from the manufacturer of your computer or you can ask these support Forums

• Windows says not legitimate Windows 7

  A month earlier, something's playing Windows 7 on my system (Pavilion P6000). Have no idea what I did. Firewalls, AV, etc all underway to perfect performance. When you try to restore using restore disks that I made, or those who came with the system, I had many failed attempts. Finally, using HP provided records, restored the original purchased system. PITA, but I got back up and running.

  After the execution of grand a month, yesterday I started to have popup Microsoft Windows saying that the operating system is not authentic?

  How can I handle this? I don't have a key code, at least not that I know well. It is included on the disks of the HP system, isn't it?

  Help?

  JeepsRule,

  When you request support, please provide the number full name or product model of the HP computer in question. HP/Compaq made thousands of computer models. Without this information, it can be difficult, even impossible to help you solve your problem.

  The above requested information on the side, back, or bottom of the computer. Please, do not include the serial number. Please enter the product/model information in the HP Online Support page for consumers , and/or post it here for our review.

  The activation key you obtained using the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a mass of activation OEM SLP key, which is not valid for activation by any means other than SLP (System locked pre-ignition). SLP is a system designed to use an OEM SLP activation code mass, a mass of activation OEM SLP certificate and an OEM BIOS with a good matching of SLIC table preactivate major / computers of royalty OEM without having to contact Microsoft.

  To use the OEM SLP key from your computer, you can also use the OEM SLP certificate from your computer and make sure the computer has a valid corrupted BIOS with good table SLIC. For an overview of this process, see How to install Windows 7 without the disc . ABR is a utility that extracts the key and the certificate and can restore them both back to a Windows installation. Even with the key and the certificate, you will need a valid BIOS with SLIC table to activate Windows with key OEM SLP and CERT. Download and use RWEverything to determine the version of the OA/SLP/SLIC in BIOS of the computer. See this page of Web MyDitigalLife titled "How to check or verify PC motherboard BIOS SLIC Version is SLP OA 2.0 or 2.1 for OEM Activation" for more information on how to use and decipher the information.

  If all goes well, your installation is corrupted and reuse the HP recovery disks will solve the problem. Also, using the 25 character product key Windows 7 on the Microsoft COA affixed to the side of your computer will solve your problem. You may need to call Microsoft if the key is not scoped, but this non - SLP key will work.

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

  Please click the White Star of KUDOS to show your appreciation

• Where can I download a legitimate Windows 8 ISO? I have the product key?

  I work on a computer from a friend, and I need a Windows 8 ISO to install on the system. It's OEM and I have the product key on the COA label.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

• How to tell if Windows Defender is legitimate?

  Pop up Windows Defender said that I had a serious threat. I scanned and he said no problem.  I heard some of them are fake and I'm afraind I installed spyware.  How will I know if it's the legitimate Windows Defender?

  How will I know if it's the legitimate Windows Defender?

  Ask yourself if the threat is true or false, or if Windows Defender is real or fake? Windows Defender is part of Vista, but that does not mean that you use. You have the WD green icon in the notification area? What is the program that signals the threat? What was the name of threat?

  Download and run the free versions of these programs.

  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  SpywareBlaster
  http://download.CNET.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html

• Reinstalled Windows now my legitimate product key "has been blocked from use by Microsoft".

  Hi, I have a legitimate copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, my windows is fully activated previously.

  Last week I did a new install of my operating system.
  Now, I have entered my product key to activate and received the message:
  "the product key you entered has been blocked use by Microsoft.
  I'm assuming its because I tried to activate with him twice, but this has not happened before.
  How can I get my unlocked product key?
  Thanks, Connor.

  Windows product ID: 00426-068-2981314-86815

  The ID of the product - 068 - indicates a not for resale MSDN account. If you are not the account holder and you bought it in a box at retail, the box and its contents is counterfeit. Request an immediate refund from the seller

  For more information, see this:

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/a2444f34-0AFF-4f29-a8ac-67e28b0c0285

  And this:

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinewindows7/thread/309bb621-92d5-43d6-98c1-2bb51b35607f

  To see how these counterfeits are more, see:

  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=hzqNNiOM0cs

  You can buy a legitimate windows from a legitimate retailer.

• Failed Windows 7 install, 2008 iMac running 10.11.4: not found disk bootable

  I'm having a lot of bad to install Windows 7 on an iMac of 2008 running the latest OS X El Capitan, 10.11.4. The exact procedure followed is based on this Apple Support document, with a few changes:

  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT205016

  The first change is to the Info.plist of Boot Camp, three changes to account for what is a former Mac:

  (1) adding a string version of the ROM of the Mac: < string > IM81.00C1.B00 < / string >

  (2) change < key > PreUSBBootSupportedModels < / key > < key > USBBootSupportedModels < / key >, i.e. delete "Pre".

  (3) addition of the string that identifies this Mac: < string > iMac8, 1 < / string >

  Running Boot Camp Assistant again, I can then tick the three boxes available in select tasks, according to the screen shot in the article cited above.

  WININSTALL flash player is created, a legitimate Windows 7 ISO 32-bit file.

  The second amendment concerns points 8 to 11 of the article cited above, which mentions that the following files/folders should be added the flash player:

  $WinPEDriver$ (file)

  AutoUnattend.xml

  BootCamp (folder)

  Supposedly the correct support for this iMac 2008 software is as follows, 4.0.4033...

  https://support.Apple.com/kb/DL1630?locale=en_US

  ... but after you download it and unzip, I'm not find the required files/folders.

  If I dig around on this other page, looking for other Boot Camp downloads where these files/folders may be present:

  https://support.Apple.com/downloads/Bootcamp

  Curiously, some of these downloads contain the three files/folders, and some do not. So I download the latest software from Boot Camp, 5.1.5722 support:

  https://support.Apple.com/kb/DL1836?viewlocale=en_US & local = en_US

  I find all three files in this download and drag them to the flash drive. The entire list of files on the drive WININSTALL is now as follows:

  

  I make new Boot Camp Assistant, i.e. the third box in the screen select tasks, the installation process.

  The installation will stop when the Mac re-lance himself. The following message appears on the screen on a black background:

  "No boot device - insert boot disk and press any key".

  I tried this procedure several times and with different flash drives, with the same result.

  Restart the Mac with the button shows 'alt' that the normal Mac hard disk is available for selection, but no Windows disk is present. If the same partition?

  I'm puzzled. Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you.

  Bootcamp Info.plist changes do not work on 2008 models, because there is no support to boot from USB MBR. You will need to burn the W7 ISO on a physical DVD and then use the last checkbox to install Windows. Keep the USB key to install the drivers for BC when finished.

  The reason why you can't find the files in 4.0.4033 is $WinPEDriver because $ is loaded when the front boot from USB on specific models that take into boot USB. 2012 models supports USB or DVD connection facilities.

• How to find product key Windows 8.1 on the laptop?

  I have a problem since to do the windows updates. My laptop of seams to have erased everything off my hard drive, I have a legitimate windows disk 8 to reinstall, no product key, but it is anyway to find it on the laptop?

  I have tried to do the regedit, but can't seam to find it anywhere

  When you buy new notebook and get with preinstalled OS, you will get a valid version that includes a valid product key.
  With other words original version you got with your machine is properly enabled. Product key belongs to this original version only and you cannot use it for activation if you want to install the version of the OS.

  Your version of Win8 to pick up the product key of Microsoft.

  Of course, you have the original version of the new OS but you must order by Toshiba - https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx

• XP pro will not validate: upgrade Windows 7 tells me that I need a valid operating system to install

  Can anyone shed a light on my dilemma please?

  I have a legitimate Windows XP pro (OEM version), purchased copy in good faith of Amazon.co.uk in March 2005. Everything I've done is update the motherboard on several occasions. The drive never left my possession, but which would have been, I activated XP pro 20 times! This time around (Christmas) I've updated the motherboard once more and now I was rejected validation by Microsoft.

  Yesterday (December 28), I received a phone call from Microsoft (possibly in India) informing me that they refuse to validate due to the fact that I broke the rules of my license.

  I was told that I GOT to upgrade to Windows 7!

  Reluctantly, it seems, I have no choice I'm not familiar with any other operating system.

  The only problem is now, it seems that I am not authorized to upgrade to Windows 7, I have not an operating system valid in order to allow the upgrade to run?

  Is this really the case? I buy the complete package as opposed to the upgrade?

  Can anyone help please?

  Dave :-(

  Probably motherboard changes have invalidated your xp license. An OEM license is not transferable to a new motherboard.  (a new motherboard is considered a new computer)

  You need a full commercial license in your situation. An upgrade license requires an activated license of qualification.

• "This version of directx is not compatible with the installed version of windows."

  I am running directx11. I understand that Windows 7 comes with it and that directx11 are not all components from previous versions of directx, what makes certain games unplayable.

  Im having this problem with my game: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistagaming/thread/f31308d2-3165-47c8-9dc8-61a89ac926a7 and I think it's a problem with directx.

  However, when I visit this link for updating my directX, I get the following error: "this version of directx is not compatible with the installed version of windows."

  I have a copy of legitimate Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, I received from my school. Any ideas anyone?

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en

  I did a sfc/scannow by running the CMD prompt. Finally, there was an error in the registry and it was fixed. RE5 running very well now. Thank you!

• My Zone Alarm Firewall gave me an alert to security today telling me: "Windows update is trying to launch:__C:\WINDOWS\FBDD9F75315C1CF9FF63F37AACA267D3\update.exe, or use another program to access privileged resources." _

  I have Windows Media Center Edition 2002.

  1. is this a legitimate Windows Update file I should download, or there is a risk of security to my computer and should be removed?  (I tried Googling the update file but could not get any information useful and also tried Microsoft Downloads.

  2. for the future "updates": better link to use to determine if the update is legitimate?

  Info on this file:

  File name: wuauclt.exe

  File type: Application

  Description: update windows

  Location: C:\WINDOWS\system32

  Size: 52.2 KB

  Created: January 9, 2005

  Updated the: August 6, 2009

  File version: 7.4.7600.226

  Contact ZA technical support or post your question in the appropriate here forum: http://forums.zonealarm.com/index.php

  PS: C:\WINDOWS\system32\WUAUCLT. EXE is legitimate (Windows Update hasmachines Update CLIent) ~ Robear Dyer (PA bear); MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002. DISCLAIMER: I do not represent nor don't work for Microsoft

• You want to buy a copy of the upgrade to windows 7.

  You want to upgrade my windows XP computer to windows 7.

  I found the link that I can buy.

  Question: this outfit sells copy of the upgrade to windows 7? (Don't want to get cheated and lose my money.)

  http://www.softdirectworld.com/Microsoft-Windows-7-Home-Premium-1-PC-license-32-64bit/

  Thank you very much for your help.

  I don't think not that it's likely that you will get a definitive answer, but here are a few things to think about.

  Microsoft has stopped the sale at retail of Windows 7 on October 31, 2013.  Which does not prevent a retailer to sell copies of Windows 7 that were acquired from Microsoft before that date.  Microsoft is continuing to sell Windows 7 to run the OEM for pre-installation on their computers.  See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle

  It is not at all what you will get for your $55.  You can just get a license key (which, according to the FAQ on several occasions either real, authentic, etc..).  "How to install" page on this site refers to downloading a file ISO "from the Microsoft store."  She said, however, that you can 'use the ISO file downloaded from us'.  Then maybe you'll get a link to download an ISO of softdirectworld... and perhaps that you won't.  Microsoft Windows 7 ISO official files are available to Digital River... but they have in the past disappeared for a while.  As of today, the links are active.  See http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/14-windows-7-direct-download-links

  More troubling is the response of the FAQ that says:

  Q: why are the keys so little expensive compared to buying in a retail or online store?

  A: purchase us volume keys and pass the savings to our customers. In a retail store, you buy a copy of the software and packaging that you already own.

  It is not at all clear what "volume keys" which talks about response.  Microsoft has indeed a volume license program, but as far as I KNOW, it is not intended to be used for retail sales.  Microsoft says (emphasis added):

  In simple terms, software volume licensing makes it easier and more affordable to run the software on multiple computers in an organization.

  My guess - and I stress that it is just a guess - is that you get access to download a ISO legitimate Windows 7 with a genuine authentic Microsoft volume license key.  This would be valid and allow activation and updates... until Microsoft decides that selling VLK as this constitutes a violation of the volume license key and blacklists the or the key.  Happens soon, later or never.

  Trying to decide what to do, don't forget that there are essentially no more commercial versions of Windows 7 for sale.  Versions that you see on websites like Amazon are mostly versions of "OEM System Builder", which Microsoft says can not be used for its own computer (a "system builder" has sell systems he built).