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MS claim my legal copy of XP is illegal - please advise

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by aPod, 2006/06/27.

  1. 2006/06/27
    aPod

    aPod Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    hey guys..my xp is saying that my windows xp is not genuine...
    I DO have an OEM version installed on my computer and was able to download all updates...until now!

    just so ure sure...this version of XP IS LEGITIMATE!!!...i noticed this problem shortly after using registry mechanic.....is there a possibilty that this could be a reason why this is acting up...

    i tried to enter the same product key on the back of the cd wallet that i used before...but it says that the number of times it has been used has been exceeded.......i have only used this product key on this computer....i have used it more than once on this machine only to reinstall XP.....

    any suggestions!!!
     
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  2. 2006/06/27
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    You'll either have to contact Microsoft or purchase another XP cd & license code....
     
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    aPod

    aPod Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    sorted...contacted MS by phone.activated that way.
    thing is...im no longer able to activate online, if for example i need to reinstall.

    :mad:
     
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  5. 2006/06/27
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    No great problem?

    Glad you got it sorted - sleep well tonight :D
     
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  6. 2006/06/28
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    Welcome to the wonderfull world of OEM software!

    Read: Microsoft Changes OEM Activation
     
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