Damn You Microsoft !!!

[hsv006]

BUSTED... just finished an update on xp and it picked up im using a pirated copy.... damn popup and notice when i turn on my pc now..WAAAAAAA:smt017
Any way around it apart from wasting cash on a new copy?

 

[wolvesjr34]

haha... bugger... you do realise you don't have to let it have details it just checks for files installed rather than details etc.... well used to be an option.

Yer better off not getting windows updates via the update site.... if there are critical updates ya need.... get to them via antivirus sites and that way you can just download the file without none of this scanning crap.

Otherwise just be vigilant and use common sense and just not get updates LOL

 

[hsv006]

Thanks aj.... i tend to be a bit slack with the old updates so automaticly getting them done has untill now been great...
Cant complain really ive had many years of use and no cost

 

[Richo]

You crack me up Steve

Love the new Avtar !

 

[hobbibox]

Thanks for the heads up I wont be installing any new packs

 

[white_chocolate_55]

If you want a legit copy of Windows XP SP1 pm me.. I can get my hands on them cheap (they are from Dell, but work on any PC, 110% cashback gaurenteed)

 

[hsv006]

You crack me up Steve

What did i say :smt017

 

[ljandkg]

Same thing happened to me mate. Looking at getting a new pc soon anyway - mine's a dinosaur...

 

[hsv006]

Hopefully problem should be solved....ittll be a major upgrade on both my pcs later this year...some of these new games coming out are over and above my pcs specs now

 

[Funkadelic]

Reading your posts Stevo I sometimes forget you're 64

Is your XP Home or Professional Edition? If it's Professional I may be able to help.

 

[Moses]

This happened to a shady friend of mine and he found a patch/hack for this problem. Do a Google search for Window Genuine Advantage hack and you should soon be on your way. I think he said that there is a dll that gets replaced.

 

[bargey]

That will teach ya for updating your computer automatically and not checking what gets installed

 

[martyaud]

What Vlad said is correct. A mate had the same problem.

Only need to replace one .dll file in system32 folder.

 

[hsv006]

Reading your posts Stevo I sometimes forget you're 64

Is your XP Home or Professional Edition? If it's Professional I may be able to help.

WHAT THE #$%%@..64... Damn thats harsh....thanks for the tips,info gents..
Scored a genuine copy.... going for a retry shortly...

 

[white_chocolate_55]

Sounds like it came... excellent

 

[hsv006]

yEP..THANKS BUD.... wouldnt load as it states my current version is newer than the 1 on cd...
Sorry to be a pain in the ass!!
How do i boot from cd ?

 

[white_chocolate_55]

serious.. maybe you have sp2 (Service pack 2 - sp1 is the one i gave you) which is apart of the updates anyways..
hmmm.. sorry about that..

to boot from the cd, i'd say make sure in your bios you have your boot sequence set to

1) cd/dvd ROM
2) floppy diskette (B:\)
3) HDD

see how that goes..

 

[hsv006]

Thats ok bud.... much as i hate pissing around in bios ill give it a shot...if im not back within the hour...ALL HELLS BROKE LOOSE !

 

[Richo]

Bios is pretty simple Steve, you'll work it out LMK how you go

 

[white_chocolate_55]

haha sounds good.. let me know if you have problems.. I do this for a living