Hi, I received an error message that my computer may be a victim of Counterfeiting software. I have my Original Win XP Installation CD. When I try to validate, my computer gets stuck and It does not direct me to re-enter my product key. Where would I correct this, by re-entering my key? Thank you
I've added another question in response to your response, can you provide more detail. Upon reinstalling Windows, will I lose my data, or can I select Repair upon installation process?I've added another question in response to your response, can you provide more detail. Upon reinstalling Windows, will I lose my data, or can I select Repair upon installation process?
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i think the operating system has been updated by u(knowingly or unknowingly) and the operating system is not original(pirated/cracked). Buy an original one or use an oem version if u have got with ur machine. The best method will be to format and reinstall the operating system and not update it.
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The only way to fix is to get a new license key or a new Genuine Windows XP CD. If your copy of Windows XP is authentic and you still get the message then download this free tool to remove the error:
That message ("you may be a victim of software counterfeiting") is displayed when your Windows serial number is being used by someone else. If your copy of Windows is legitimate, try contacting Microsoft support.
You will have to go to Microsoft.com and relicense your copy of Windows XP. You can purchase a new key and see if that will reset the desktop or wait until the CD arrives to reaload it.
message appearing on the screen that you may be a victim of software counterfeiting.this copy of windows did not pass geneuine windows validation. hiiii this is msg displayed on my screen software counterfeiting,did not pass genuine windows validation problem,
Apparantly it is what it says it is. What you have is probably not a legal copy of windows. I had a friend of mine have that same error and it was that he had taken it to a computer repair company and they reinstalled windows with a pirated copy.
So you have installed windoes and input your COA sticker from Microsoft? If this is true then you can call them to get it validated. The number I found for you is (888) 352-7140. Resolved.
Thank you for your reponse. Do I just insert the CD and click on Repair? Will I lose any data on my harddrive by doing this?
Thank you again!
I've added another question in response to your response, can you provide more detail. Upon reinstalling Windows, will I lose my data, or can I select Repair upon installation process?
Not understanding the post, is this the solution or a new post of someones experiencing the same problem. Please clarify.
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