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• A non-genuine copy of windows vista__ activation

  I have a non-genuine copy of windows vista and I can't activate it without a product key.

  I have a non-genuine copy of windows vista and I can't activate it without a product key.

  Hey Maso72

  Sorry, but microsoft doesn't sell more vista

  and the vista product keys are not available for free

  Search for vista purchase on amazon.com, etc.

  Microsoft now sells windows 7

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• My colleague has a non-genuine version of windows ultimate.

  My colleague has a non-genuine version of windows ultimate. Wrongly, she bought an upgrade to windows 7 Home premium via internet. She has been accused of £82.99 and was sent an activation key. Obviously, she is unable to use this version. She asked me to try to sort it out for her. It is difficult to get a refund for this quantity. In the meantime, we bought a final full windows for PC, but we are waiting for the release and the disc.

  While waiting on Unraveling the refund, just do an Express Windows 7 Ultimate from Home Premium upgrade.

  If the license for Windows 7 Ultimate, you have access to is a retail version update or complete, you can use the product key and the Express upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate. First of all, check that the edition of Windows 7, you are upgrading is already enabled (if it isn't, you will encounter complications and that you might start all by performing a clean installation). Click Start, type Anytime Upgrade, click on the option enter a key, enter the key of Windows 7 Ultimate edition at the request, click Next, wait while checking the key, accept the license agreement, click on upgrade, wait while the software upgrades, (it may take 10 minutes or more depending on the if updates are required) your computer restarts automatically, after the reboot, Windows 7 will notify you updating the computer, the computer will restart once more automatically and will be completed the upgrade, a window will appear notifying the upgrade was successful and your computer is ready to use, click Close, you should be upgraded to Windows 7 Ultimate files the stored settings and programs.

• Can I put a non-genuine copy of windows to a genuine copy of Windows 8 Pro?

  Now before anyone starts to judge I want to give some context as to what happened.

  I bought the upgrade Windows 8 Pro pack which was a student offered to host my new hybrid hard drive. I installed on my previous Vista hard drive and I noticed that I was required to install the pack to upgrade the disk with a previous version of Windows. Therefore, I decided install Windows 8 Pro Vista hard disk and clone new hard disk.
  The cloning went perfectly. However, when I entered the hard drive containing the Windows 8 Pro clone, it did not allow my turn and in Device Manager it does appear that the system. There is also a Build number located at the bottom right of my desktop screen. Think I should reinstall windows from scratch, I proceed to the real system command (the one containing Vista previously which is now upgraded to Windows 8 Pro) and decided to reinstall windows in the control panel and wipe all readers.
  I quickly realized that this is a mistake, because when I boot into the previously-Vista drive, reinstalling Windows 8 became a trial version instead (with XXXX to build lower-right again). In regards to the cloned drive, the error starting screen (that require you to reinstall windows because of lack of boot configurations).
  I lost the disc Vista it long time ago and I don't have the box of windows with me more. I copy down the so-called activation key but it's one with xxxxx-OEM-xxxx. Before this script together, under my computer properties, the product key seems to be forever in a State of "2 days before automatic activation" and when I click on it, he said: I'm unable to activate this product key.
  So that being said, I was wondering if I could just download and run a picture of a non-genuine copy of Windows in order to start a new installation (ie. choose with windows installation disk and reformat the drive containing the windows build demo).
  Thank you.

  I just decided to hell with it and contacted Microsoft technical support for assistance.

  Managed to activate my windows and things work fine now.
  Thanks for the comments without worrying about all of you who responded and sorry for taking your time.

• My system has been repaired and the operating system has been replaced by a non-genuine version of Windows. How do we install the real version I used to have back?

  Windows vista installation

  my computer has been repaired and reinstalled with a non-genuine version of the window. I have now the true window vista but I don't know how to do in this regard.

  I just insert the disk and follow the instructions?

  Hello

  You need to change the Boot order to make the CD/DVD drive 1st in the boot order, then restart with the Vista DVD in the drive and follow the instructions.

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  Here's how to do a clean install

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  See you soon.

• back to vista from a non-genuine copy of windows 7

  I let someone borrow my desktop computer for a month and they have installed a non-genuine copy of 7 on it and I want to know if there is an easy way to get back to my real vista without the disc. I never had the drive with my computer, it came pre-installed with windows vista on it. I want to just return.

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• My non-genuine copy of windows 7 came not not ebay but Fry Electronics in Concord California... They are scammers too, look at you Microsoft, not their small business.

  Same problem as thousands of other customers, I bought Windows 7 in a sealed box from Microsoft, not eBay, but Fry Electronics in Concord, Ca., nothing anywhere on a 3 month license, after 6 months the pop Pinault up begins.  Someday someone will come up with a viable alternative to Windows and the way that you intimidate your customers, what will be the end of Microsoft and all their little unpaid helpers! FIX IT!

  Please post your request in the Windows 7 Genuine Advantage Validation issues Forum.  Thank you!

• Buy this CD XP Pro will give me a product key that I can use to authenticate a non-genuine copy of Windows XP?

  My father-in-law has an old PC running Windows XP Pro SP2.  The PC itself is not among the major manufacturers and has had so many bits of kit has changed over the years (HD, motherboard, CD/DVD) that what it says on the tour is more accurate!  Some freelance computer programmer he updated this from Windows 98, and it ran fine until that MS has started running this configuration of authentication, when he discovered that he had a copy of dud (new for him, as he had been charged for a good!)  Obviously, he'd make his valid on the MS site copy, but that's all an expensive route - his PC is less value that they would him deducted, and it is shared as to whether it's bin and buy a new computer... but since he does whatever he wants, and it would be embarrassing to share, he would prefer just to fix this.

  I came across this on Ebay, which seems to offer a play version of XP Pro, for a price considerably lower than MS would charge him.

  http://CGI.eBay.co.UK/window-XP-Professional-win-Pro-SP3-full-OEM-Version_W0QQitemZ330389402931QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Software_Software_SR?hash=item4cecbe3533

  Is it possible to make its valid copy of XP thanks to this road without HAVING to re - install using the new disc?  I ask because, despite read a lot of entries here, I still don't know fully the implications of retail vs OEM drives, and indeed, I've seen a few rows erupted between experts on the Board about how it's important.  And if it works in principle, it is important that the drive for sale contains the SP3 and it is still on SP2 (because he can't use WIndows Update because it has not got a genuine copy!)?

  Hoping you can help.

  By changing the product key in your OEM version licensing all the means that you have installed on this PC.
  Also
  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx

• Non-genuine copy of Windows?

  I reinstalled Windows7 Ultimate on my laptop and have a key valid. However I am always asked that it is not a genuine copy, even if I know it's.  I had this same software previously installed on a desktop computer, but I deleted and chose to do it on my laptop instead.
  Thanks in advance.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

• My University has installed a non-genuine version of Windows 7 on my system. Who should I contact to report this?

  fake window 7

  my University has installed a fake version of window 7 on my laptop. I think it's my responsibility to tell someone about this situation. Who should I contact?

  You should probably first take over with the authorities of the University itself.

  However... http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/howtotell/default.aspx (change location as needed)

• I recently spent the hard disks, now I can't use windows update, and many things do not work with her telling me that I have a non-genuine version of windows

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0x8004FE21
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - 73CQT - WMF7J-3Q6C9
  Windows product key hash: RmurcM3ZxzWyfEP9WtPUJw = + KaFG
  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00010
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003
  ID: {110E5798-547C-4E16-A39A-50DED349C409} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.120503 - 2030
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 100 authentic
  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007-100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x 86) \Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppobjs.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppwinob.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slui.exe[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spsys.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spldr.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\systemcpl.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\user32.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100

  Other data-->
  Office details: {110E5798-547C-4E16-A39A-50DED349C409}1.9.0027.06.1.7600.2.00010300.0.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-3Q6C900359-OEM-8992687-000102S-1-5-21-1802398032-3129996896-1938211476Hewlett-PackardHP G62 Notebook PCHewlett-PackardF.1520100426000000.000000 + 00017B93607018400F804090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03HPQOEMSLIC-MPC100100Microsoft Office home and Student 20071244C54B27D4EF38DlJnqGC9Fs8MocD6cCMmFytChMs = 5160342-81602-924-68546 1

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385

  Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800010-02-1033-7600.0000-1172010
  Installation ID: 016205689981921686173085639011241993609851718900326893
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: 3Q6C9
  License status: licensed
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 1
  Trust time: 09/11/2012 10:47:30

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0x000000000001EFF0
  Event timestamp: 11:9:2012 05:31
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppobjs.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppc.dll|sppc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcext.dll|sppcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppwinob.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slc.dll|slc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slcext.dll|slcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppuinotify.dll|sppuinotify.dll.mui
  Tampered files: Check %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcomapi.dll|sppcomapi.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcommdlg.dll|sppcommdlg.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppsvc.exe|sppsvc.exe.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\spsys.sys

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: LgAAAAEAAQABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEAeqh2tCiMSnBKUf5xvPZkLKSv8k9Gyg ==

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  HPQOEM APIC-SLIC-MPC
  HPQOEM FACP SLIC-MPC
  HPQOEM HPET SLIC-MPC
  START HPQOEM SLIC-MPC
  MCFG HPQOEM SLIC-MPC
  ASF!            HPQOEM SLIC-MPC
  SLIC SLIC-MPC HPQOEM
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  This may simply be caused by a bad set of drivers of technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology-

  Intel rapid storage driver installation

  try to download and install them from here - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=21730

  (you want the download of iata_enu.exe)

  Once complete, please restart twice, then after another MGADiag report.

• My hard drive went out and I replaced it with a hardrive to farm xp, now it says that I have a non-genuine version of Windows

  I bought an upgrade to Windows 7, but it will not work

  If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Message "Non-genuine Windows" & Windows Update does not work after replacing the RAM.

  Hello

  I have a PC desktop HPE-170 a current running Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, which has been installed on the machine by the store where I bought it. It has been properly activated and has worked very well for 18 months or more.

  The other day it decided to not start and a computer savvy friend corrected the problem by removing the RAM memory cards, clean the gold plated connectors and re - insert the. This fixes the problem and it started again.

  Today I received a message on the computer of Microsoft saying "your copy of Windows is not genuine" and he invited me to "solve online. Well, click on the 'My Computer' icon showed me that windows was still active.

  By clicking on the "solve Online" link took me to a validation page, where after she tried to validation, it says "The Validation failed" and advised me to buy another copy of Windows 7 HP for AUD $149. Gee, thanks, but no thanks Microsoft. I clicked on cancel and the non-genuine message has not yet reappeared.

  I also found now that Windows Update doesn't work that way.

  I rang MS that says that I need the Windows 7 Setup disk. When I said that I don't have one, they advised me to ring HP. I didn't have time to complete the phone call from HP, but I believe that HP wants me to reset the system to factory with them State guide me by phone.

  I have a genuine copy of Windows, a product key, and it shows as activated.  From what I understand the system think that I tried to put my copy of Windows 7 on a new computer or similar? I'm not sure.

  Is it really difficult to get the system works just like before?

  Thanks for the reply.

  I'm afraid I don't understand your instructions. I think that you are a fair way waiting for me in the issues of tech savvy.

  I think I have stumbled upon something here; http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02219204

  Download and update this driver seemed to do Windows Update includes itself.

  I can now go here; realwww.microsoft.com/ /validate/ and he says: "Welcome to Windows".

  I hope I now get no more fake messages on my OS Windows is non-genuine.

  I'll see what happens tomorrow.

  Last update 18/7: seems to be fixed, no more problems.

• Message non-genuine windows appeared after Norton ran food Eraser and remove DNS 'bad '.

  Hi, seemed to be getting some questionable e-mails of * address email is removed from the privacy * and then similar Skype allegedly asking me to download the voice message so contacted Norton and made scan with power eraser to check the virus.  They removed DNS 'bad' (no other prob) and then restarted the pc - then a message appeared suggesting I had non-genuine windows (this is XP Professional) and the background became black.  Well, pc from Dell with XP loaded about 6 years ago but about 3 years ago I got the virus and engineer new version of XP.  A friend told me to check it was authentic and I ran across Microsoft, and it was.  Receive regular updates of Microsoft for it and get the messages from Microsoft saying they would stop supporting it in April next year.  I really think I have a genuine version of Windows.  What is wrong and how there address.  It would be very happy if you could advise.

  Hi, seemed to be getting some questionable e-mails from * address email is removed from the privacy * and then similar Skype allegedly asking me to download voice message so contacted Norton and made scan with power eraser to check the virus.  They removed DNS 'bad' (no other prob) and then restarted the pc - then a message appeared suggesting I had non-genuine windows (this is XP Professional) and the background became black.  Well, pc from Dell with XP loaded about 6 years ago but about 3 years ago I got the virus and engineer new version of XP.  A friend told me to check it was authentic and I ran across Microsoft, and it was.  Receive regular updates of Microsoft for it and get the messages from Microsoft saying they would stop supporting it in April next year.  I really think I have a genuine version of Windows.  What is wrong and how there address.  It would be very happy if you could advise.

  Hi Carolina,.

  Was it a Dell engineer who has reinstalled Windows for you?

  In any case, if this is a Dell machine, there will be that a license key joined the PC somewhere, usually on the back, but if it's a laptop, it'll be below.

  See this article for what to do if you can not solve the problem:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/916247/en-GB

• Standard upgrade to a non-genuine Windows XP?

  I did a repair on Win XP installation, used one of several legitimate Win XP Professional CD with one of my several XP license keys.
  It was after a physical reconstruction, the new disk, the new config.
  This version of windows has failed the genuine validation.
  I tried a lot of mods of regedit, different keys;  none worked.
  Support says Windows XP is not supported, in addition to advice would cost me $99 and I had to upgrade to a new version of Windows.

  Question:
  A standard upgrade of Windows will work on a non-genuine Windows XP in base?
  It seems that the 'Get Windows Genuine Online' kit is a clean install, I would rather not rebuild my applications and data.

  Hello
   

  Thanks for choosing Windows and thank you for providing an opportunity to help you.

  According to the description, you are having problems with the upgrade.

  Run the MGAdiag tool; Copy and paste the full report to analyze the problem.
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012
   
  Unfortunately, a standard upgrade of Windows will not work on a non-genuine Windows XP in base.
   
  Answer to us if you are having problems with the upgrade or any other issue of Windows, and we would be happy to help you.

  Good day!

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