Guest Briandp Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a counterfiet copy? Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. What is going on? Briandp
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Re: Validation Issue What "upgrade site"? Can you successfully Validate at either of the following pages? http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/Validate.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/? Also see... Windows Genuine Advantage does not validate a copy of Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916247 -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Briandp wrote: > Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, > including > Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I > validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a > counterfiet copy? > > Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been > using > this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, > but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever.
Guest Carey Frisch [MVP] Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Re: Validation Issue Windows XP Genuine Advantage Validation Issues: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads/ -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience - Windows Vista Enthusiast --------------------------------------------------------------- "Briandp" <Briandp@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7BD01599-FB8E-43AE-BA58-4B19923E4FDE@microsoft.com... Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a counterfiet copy? Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. What is going on? Briandp
Guest Alias Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Re: Validation Issue Briandp wrote: > Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including > Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I > validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a > counterfiet copy? > > Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using > this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, > but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. > > What is going on? > > Briandp You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try and trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It does *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" and not only is it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free programs. Alias
Guest HeyBub Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Re: Validation Issue Alias wrote: > Briandp wrote: >> Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, >> including Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now >> requests that I validate Windows XP and then will not validate and >> tells me I may have a counterfiet copy? >> >> Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have >> been using this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with >> this copy of XP, but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a >> validation copy or what ever. What is going on? >> >> Briandp > > You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try > and trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It > does *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check > out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" > and not only is it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free > programs. How can Linux help him with a Windows validation issue? I know you think that Linux can cure cancer and alleviate bee-bites, but, really, his problem cannot be solved with Linux.
Guest Twayne Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 Re: Validation Issue > Alias wrote: >> Briandp wrote: >>> Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, >>> including Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now >>> requests that I validate Windows XP and then will not validate and >>> tells me I may have a counterfiet copy? >>> >>> Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have >>> been using this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with >>> this copy of XP, but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a >>> validation copy or what ever. What is going on? >>> >>> Briandp >> >> You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try >> and trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It >> does *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check >> out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" >> and not only is it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free >> programs. > > How can Linux help him with a Windows validation issue? I know you > think that Linux can cure cancer and alleviate bee-bites, but, > really, his problem cannot be solved with Linux. Your'e right, of course. Only a real dummy would make a recommendation like that when they know nothing of the required software/hardware drivers and support. Actually "dummy" wasn't the first word that came to mind, but ... . Besides, only windows can cure bee-bites; Linux fails every time. Twayne
Guest Alias Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Re: Validation Issue HeyBub wrote: > Alias wrote: >> Briandp wrote: >>> Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, >>> including Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now >>> requests that I validate Windows XP and then will not validate and >>> tells me I may have a counterfiet copy? >>> >>> Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have >>> been using this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with >>> this copy of XP, but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a >>> validation copy or what ever. What is going on? >>> >>> Briandp >> You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try >> and trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It >> does *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check >> out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" >> and not only is it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free >> programs. > > How can Linux help him with a Windows validation issue? I know you think > that Linux can cure cancer and alleviate bee-bites, but, really, his problem > cannot be solved with Linux. > > Are you really that clueless? Alias
Guest Leythos Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Re: Validation Issue In article <gb58fs$rgn$1@registered.motzarella.org>, iamalias@REMOVEgmail.com says... > Briandp wrote: > > Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including > > Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I > > validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a > > counterfiet copy? > > > > Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using > > this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, > > but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. > > > > What is going on? > > > > Briandp > > You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try and > trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It does > *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check out Ubuntu > at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" and not only is > it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free programs. Alias, you don't know that it's BUGGY as the Op as not stated that they upgraded with a legal/legit version, their only statement is "using this program from some time" and "upgraded from me to xp with this copy of xp". Linux would not help them with this. If their copy is legal/legit then it's a simple phone call, if it's not legit them Linux would still not help them. -- - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
Guest Alias Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Re: Validation Issue Leythos wrote: > In article <gb58fs$rgn$1@registered.motzarella.org>, > iamalias@REMOVEgmail.com says... >> Briandp wrote: >>> Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including >>> Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I >>> validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a >>> counterfiet copy? >>> >>> Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using >>> this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, >>> but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. >>> >>> What is going on? >>> >>> Briandp >> You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try and >> trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It does >> *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check out Ubuntu >> at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" and not only is >> it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free programs. > > Alias, you don't know that it's BUGGY as the Op as not stated that they > upgraded with a legal/legit version, their only statement is "using this > program from some time" and "upgraded from me to xp with this copy of > xp". Typical Leythos: assume the poster is a thief. No wonder everyone thinks you have your head up MS' ass. > Linux would not help them with this. If their copy is legal/legit then > it's a simple phone call, if it's not legit them Linux would still not > help them. Yes, it would as they would never have to worry about this crap ever again. Are you really that dense? Alias
Guest Leythos Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Re: Validation Issue In article <gb7to4$p8m$1@registered.motzarella.org>, iamalias@REMOVEgmail.com says... > Leythos wrote: > > In article <gb58fs$rgn$1@registered.motzarella.org>, > > iamalias@REMOVEgmail.com says... > >> Briandp wrote: > >>> Why is it that after I have downloaded every upgrade in the book, including > >>> Service Pack 3, when I go into the upgrade site, it now requests that I > >>> validate Windows XP and then will not validate and tells me I may have a > >>> counterfiet copy? > >>> > >>> Can anyone tell me where to go and how to overcome this. I have been using > >>> this program from some time. Upgraded from Me to XP with this copy of XP, > >>> but it now demands that I spend $99 to get a validation copy or what ever. > >>> > >>> What is going on? > >>> > >>> Briandp > >> You have experienced PROOF that WGA is buggy and only serves to try and > >> trick users into paying for something they already paid for. It does > >> *nothing* to stop piracy. If you're tired of this crap, check out Ubuntu > >> at http://www.ubuntu.com. No activation, no becoming "genuine" and not only is > >> it free, it comes with access to over 24,000 free programs. > > > > Alias, you don't know that it's BUGGY as the Op as not stated that they > > upgraded with a legal/legit version, their only statement is "using this > > program from some time" and "upgraded from me to xp with this copy of > > xp". > > Typical Leythos: assume the poster is a thief. No wonder everyone thinks > you have your head up MS' ass. I didn't assume anything, you did. I allow for the possibility that the OP is legit and also not legit, it was not stated in his post. One reason for failed validations after SP3 is having a non-legit install of XP, you know it. > > Linux would not help them with this. If their copy is legal/legit then > > it's a simple phone call, if it's not legit them Linux would still not > > help them. > > Yes, it would as they would never have to worry about this crap ever > again. Are you really that dense? But there are so many other problems to worry about, not to mention that many documents are not compatible between the platforms, and lets not forget that there are many common hardware items that are not supported that didn't take into account for. -- - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
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