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Old 08-23-2009   #1
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I have a dell Dimension 2300 that i use to run my magic jack, and halo servers on. I got this PC from a friend of mine about a year ago, and now it all of the sudden says it is not a valid copy of windows. i never messed with the product key. so i have no idea why its doing this. Should i just reinstall it with the CD that came with it?
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Default Re: windows xp pro not a valid copy of window

Hello Batterbee

What did it say on the cd that came with it?

Run this and let's have a proper look at what's going on.


WGA Diagnostic Tool


Please follow this WGA troubleshooting procedure:
  • Download and install the WGA Diagnostic Tool: WGA Diagnostic Tool
  • This is a direct download
  • Click Run and Run again
  • Click Continue
  • Please be patient it takes a few seconds to run.
  • Click Copy
  • Next open Notepad, in the empty pane right click and select Paste
Please post (reply) with the results.
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It says windows Xp pro on it. I have actually reinstalled the PC with it before, and it is a full install of Windows XP pro.
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I do not doubt that fact but the fact is that it is coming up with this message yes?

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Yes ever since i turned on that computer today there was a message down by the taskbar that said you may be a victim of software counterfeiting. this copy of windows did not pass genuine validation.
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All I can suggest Bee is that you purchase a fully licensed copy of XP and do a brand new install.

But I would still like to see the WGA log.
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