Windows XP

[sprint355]

After a years use Microsoft have decided that the copy of XP I am using is not genuine. Does this mean it will commit suicide on me? Should I transfer all data to the home PC from laptop? How long will they give me?

All help gratefully received.

[Plotloss]

It wont uninstall itself, it will just not allow use of windows update.

[deadslow]

Had this problem also. My version WAS genuine and I knew it. They have a new 'tool' which scans for pirated versions which they launched this week. They immediately offer to 'genuinise' you for $149.99. Nice scam.

If you have a couple of hours to spare and can stand the aggravation, they will eventually pass you right round the wonderful world of offshore callcentres then reactivate your XP with a new id code for nowt.

I HATE microsoft.

[sprint355]

Thanks, as I know its genuine once I have a spare two hours I will try the call centre's.

Thanks.

Sprint

[agent006]

It might not be you, but it means that SOMEONE has pirated the copy of XP you were sold. MS don't just do it for fun, they have obviously had a number of different computers registered with your serial code.

[jaybkay]

Not true, there are instances where Microsoft get it wrong - just because they say your XP is fake doesn't mean it is. I would advise downloading all XP updates under "administrator options" and install at your leisure - and don't bother with Windows Genuine Advantage (the source of all the problems), as it epitomizes the word misnomer.