Window's XP KEy issue

lewien · 09-05-2006

Window "thinks" my computer has a counterfeit OS. It wont let me do updates and reminds me frequently I may be at risk. This PC is 7 years old (CPQ Presario AMD 800) and has been repaired and upgraded many times. I have 2 "still in shrink wrap" copies of XP. Is there any way to get the key updated on the OS on my machine without reloading the OS?

thanks,
lewie

Hengis · 09-05-2006

Hi,

Give this free program a try: Download RockXP 4.0 beta - Retrieve and change your XP key, save your activation file, etc - Softpedia - and let us know how you get on

lewien · 09-06-2006

didn't work, Rock XP would not let me change my key. When I hit "modify" it scanned my PC and came back and said I have a valid key.

I went to MS Update and got this message.

This copy of Windows is not genuine

lewien

lewien · 09-06-2006

I tried again, same result. I took a screen shot if RockXP if you need it. I didn't want to post it because it has my "bad key" and my new one.

lewien

mintedjo · 09-07-2006

i know of a program that helps you change the key but as far as i know it only works for sp1.
there is another method described with the program that says it will work for any updates but i havent done that one cos i`m happy with sp1 :-)

[edit]I completely forgot to mention, if you like i will send you the files[/edit]

Also...
My girlfriends pc had a problem where a hidden process kept popping up telling her that her copy of windows was fake. it was just a stupid virus trying to con her into downloading stuff tho. :-)
I doubt thats got anything to do with this but i thought i`d mention it while we were on the subject.
AVG fixed it

lewien · 09-09-2006

thanks for the advice. I have SP2 so i guess I'm stuck.

I don't believe this is a virus....it all started after a MS update.

lewie

ih8bills · 09-10-2006

Sounds like "Windows Genuine Advantage"
WHICH IS AN ADVANTAGE FOR NOBODY BUT BILL GATES' WALLET.

WGA Validation Problems - Speak to us at Microsoft!

09-05-2006	#1
lewien Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	Window's XP KEy issue Window "thinks" my computer has a counterfeit OS. It wont let me do updates and reminds me frequently I may be at risk. This PC is 7 years old (CPQ Presario AMD 800) and has been repaired and upgraded many times. I have 2 "still in shrink wrap" copies of XP. Is there any way to get the key updated on the OS on my machine without reloading the OS? thanks, lewie

09-05-2006	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,714 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hi, Give this free program a try: Download RockXP 4.0 beta - Retrieve and change your XP key, save your activation file, etc - Softpedia - and let us know how you get on __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

09-06-2006	#3
lewien Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	This copy of Windows is not genuine didn't work, Rock XP would not let me change my key. When I hit "modify" it scanned my PC and came back and said I have a valid key. I went to MS Update and got this message. This copy of Windows is not genuine lewien

09-06-2006	#4
lewien Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	need more? I tried again, same result. I took a screen shot if RockXP if you need it. I didn't want to post it because it has my "bad key" and my new one. lewien

09-09-2006	#6
lewien Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	thanks... thanks for the advice. I have SP2 so i guess I'm stuck. I don't believe this is a virus....it all started after a MS update. lewie

09-07-2006	#5
mintedjo Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 188	i know of a program that helps you change the key but as far as i know it only works for sp1. there is another method described with the program that says it will work for any updates but i havent done that one cos i`m happy with sp1 :-) [edit]I completely forgot to mention, if you like i will send you the files[/edit] Also... My girlfriends pc had a problem where a hidden process kept popping up telling her that her copy of windows was fake. it was just a stupid virus trying to con her into downloading stuff tho. :-) I doubt thats got anything to do with this but i thought i`d mention it while we were on the subject. AVG fixed it

09-10-2006	#7
ih8bills Tech Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: coastal Rhode Island Posts: 4,633 PC Experience: More Stubborn than any PC	Sounds like "Windows Genuine Advantage" WHICH IS AN ADVANTAGE FOR NOBODY BUT BILL GATES' WALLET. WGA Validation Problems - Speak to us at Microsoft!

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