Guest quy nguyen Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much.
Guest Mark F. Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message news:evPp%23uuyHHA.3772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much. Did you try the installing the Genunine Product ActiveX plugin? It checks you system before you can download files. You have to be using Internet Exporer 5 or higher to do it. Other options: 1) If you bought a used PC I would recommend wiping the hard drive and performing a clean install of Windows XP from a valid OEM CD. You will remove any problems that the previous owner endured. Then install Service Pack 2 found here. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en Note the file size is 266 mb! 2) Reinstall Windows XP using an valid Windows XP CDROM disk. 3) Reactivate the product normally. If major hardware changes have occurred, or the product has been activated ten times the activation will fail. If it fails contact Microsoft via telephone to activate the product. The phone number is on the activation dialog. More information: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/Facts.aspx?displaylang=en http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx Mark
Guest Detlev Dreyer Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: > I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download > and install windows update from microsoft. When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled from scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, dialers, spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! > It says that the software is not genuine. Aha. > I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of > my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available security updates. > I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and > format software. That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present installation. -- d-d
Guest quy nguyen Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP Thanks, I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares installed(I do not have CD) in computer. I also try to install SP2 from my CD. There is no problem but When I try to down load windows critical update. The Microsoft site says the my software is not genuine so that it not allow me to down load windows critical update. I am trying to using internet in campus, The campus internet required windows critcal update software to setup the internet. Please give me any advice. thanks "Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@flashmail.com> wrote in message news:ed5a45304499db057f26978e3d2485a8@d-d.mvps.org... > "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: > >> I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download >> and install windows update from microsoft. > > When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled from > scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, dialers, > spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! > >> It says that the software is not genuine. > > Aha. > >> I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of >> my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. > > That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and > install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available > security updates. > >> I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and >> format software. > > That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present > installation. > > -- > d-d
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP Go buy a new copy of XP. Only way it's going to work, assuming your other copy is currently installed on another machine. If your old copy of XP is no longer on a machine, you can create a CD that slipstreams SP2 and that will allow you to do a Repair install. I *think* that will solve your problem. If not, then you're SOL and you'll have to come up with copies of your needed applications and get a new copy of XP. Frankly, it sounds like that used system is nothing but a pile of pirated software. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message news:%23zODGfvyHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Thanks, > I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares > installed(I do not have CD) in computer. > I also try to install SP2 from my CD. There is no problem but When I try > to down load windows critical update. The Microsoft site says the my > software is not genuine so that it not allow me to down load windows > critical update. > I am trying to using internet in campus, The campus internet required > windows critcal update software to setup the internet. Please give me any > advice. thanks > > > > "Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@flashmail.com> wrote in message > news:ed5a45304499db057f26978e3d2485a8@d-d.mvps.org... >> "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: >> >>> I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download >>> and install windows update from microsoft. >> >> When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled from >> scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, >> dialers, >> spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! >> >>> It says that the software is not genuine. >> >> Aha. >> >>> I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of >>> my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. >> >> That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and >> install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available >> security updates. >> >>> I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and >>> format software. >> >> That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present >> installation. >> >> -- >> d-d > >
Guest quy nguyen Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP As I told, I have a new genuine coppy but it does not work because the windows in computer is XP sp2. I have cd windows XP sp1 and sp2 separately. The problem is the computer do not allow the CD installed because the version on PC is newer. "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:OoLBmovyHHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Go buy a new copy of XP. Only way it's going to work, assuming your other > copy is currently installed on another machine. If your old copy of XP is > no longer on a machine, you can create a CD that slipstreams SP2 and that > will allow you to do a Repair install. I *think* that will solve your > problem. If not, then you're SOL and you'll have to come up with copies of > your needed applications and get a new copy of XP. Frankly, it sounds like > that used system is nothing but a pile of pirated software. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://www.grystmill.com > > "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message > news:%23zODGfvyHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Thanks, >> I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares >> installed(I do not have CD) in computer. >> I also try to install SP2 from my CD. There is no problem but When I try >> to down load windows critical update. The Microsoft site says the my >> software is not genuine so that it not allow me to down load windows >> critical update. >> I am trying to using internet in campus, The campus internet required >> windows critcal update software to setup the internet. Please give me >> any advice. thanks >> >> >> >> "Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@flashmail.com> wrote in message >> news:ed5a45304499db057f26978e3d2485a8@d-d.mvps.org... >>> "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download >>>> and install windows update from microsoft. >>> >>> When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled from >>> scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, >>> dialers, >>> spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! >>> >>>> It says that the software is not genuine. >>> >>> Aha. >>> >>>> I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of >>>> my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. >>> >>> That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and >>> install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available >>> security updates. >>> >>>> I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and >>>> format software. >>> >>> That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present >>> installation. >>> >>> -- >>> d-d >> >> > >
Guest Tom Willett Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP Gary gave you the answer: slipstreaming. "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message news:%23zM7JzvyHHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... | As I told, I have a new genuine coppy but it does not work because the | windows in computer is XP sp2. I have cd windows XP sp1 and sp2 separately. | The problem is the computer do not allow the CD installed because the | version on PC is newer. | | "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message | news:OoLBmovyHHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... | > Go buy a new copy of XP. Only way it's going to work, assuming your other | > copy is currently installed on another machine. If your old copy of XP is | > no longer on a machine, you can create a CD that slipstreams SP2 and that | > will allow you to do a Repair install. I *think* that will solve your | > problem. If not, then you're SOL and you'll have to come up with copies of | > your needed applications and get a new copy of XP. Frankly, it sounds like | > that used system is nothing but a pile of pirated software. | > | > -- | > Gary S. Terhune | > MS-MVP Shell/User | > http://www.grystmill.com | > | > "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message | > news:%23zODGfvyHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... | >> Thanks, | >> I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares | >> installed(I do not have CD) in computer. | >> I also try to install SP2 from my CD. There is no problem but When I try | >> to down load windows critical update. The Microsoft site says the my | >> software is not genuine so that it not allow me to down load windows | >> critical update. | >> I am trying to using internet in campus, The campus internet required | >> windows critcal update software to setup the internet. Please give me | >> any advice. thanks | >> | >> | >> | >> "Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@flashmail.com> wrote in message | >> news:ed5a45304499db057f26978e3d2485a8@d-d.mvps.org... | >>> "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: | >>> | >>>> I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download | >>>> and install windows update from microsoft. | >>> | >>> When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled from | >>> scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, | >>> dialers, | >>> spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! | >>> | >>>> It says that the software is not genuine. | >>> | >>> Aha. | >>> | >>>> I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of | >>>> my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. | >>> | >>> That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and | >>> install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available | >>> security updates. | >>> | >>>> I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and | >>>> format software. | >>> | >>> That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present | >>> installation. | >>> | >>> -- | >>> d-d | >> | >> | > | > | |
Guest Ron Martell Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: >I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much. You could create a new Windows XP installation CD that has SP2 slipstreamed into it and then use that CD to install. XP Slipstream: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49 Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito."
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP That's why you need to "slipstream" SP2 into the older version. See the results here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=slipstream+sp2&btnG=Google+Search Again, this will only work for you if the old version isn't already installed on another machine. Or rather, it might work, it might not, but either way it's not legitimate. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message news:%23zM7JzvyHHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > As I told, I have a new genuine coppy but it does not work because the > windows in computer is XP sp2. I have cd windows XP sp1 and sp2 > separately. The problem is the computer do not allow the CD installed > because the version on PC is newer. > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:OoLBmovyHHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Go buy a new copy of XP. Only way it's going to work, assuming your other >> copy is currently installed on another machine. If your old copy of XP is >> no longer on a machine, you can create a CD that slipstreams SP2 and that >> will allow you to do a Repair install. I *think* that will solve your >> problem. If not, then you're SOL and you'll have to come up with copies >> of your needed applications and get a new copy of XP. Frankly, it sounds >> like that used system is nothing but a pile of pirated software. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://www.grystmill.com >> >> "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:%23zODGfvyHHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Thanks, >>> I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares >>> installed(I do not have CD) in computer. >>> I also try to install SP2 from my CD. There is no problem but When I try >>> to down load windows critical update. The Microsoft site says the my >>> software is not genuine so that it not allow me to down load windows >>> critical update. >>> I am trying to using internet in campus, The campus internet required >>> windows critcal update software to setup the internet. Please give me >>> any advice. thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> "Detlev Dreyer" <detdreyer@flashmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:ed5a45304499db057f26978e3d2485a8@d-d.mvps.org... >>>> "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am >>>>> download >>>>> and install windows update from microsoft. >>>> >>>> When purchasing any used computer, the system should be reinstalled >>>> from >>>> scratch. Nobody is interested in all the viruses, worms, trojans, >>>> dialers, >>>> spyware and the misconfiguration of someone else! >>>> >>>>> It says that the software is not genuine. >>>> >>>> Aha. >>>> >>>>> I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of >>>>> my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer >>>>> running. >>>> >>>> That's no problem if you download (eg. using a different system) and >>>> install SP2 prior to going online in order to install all available >>>> security updates. >>>> >>>>> I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and >>>>> format software. >>>> >>>> That's okay. Again, there is no benefit when keeping the present >>>> installation. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> d-d >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Detlev Dreyer Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: > I do not want to format the new hard disk because I have some softwares > installed(I do not have CD) in computer. Forget about the present WinXP installation. Buy the software being presently installed if there is no CD and reinstall that software after reinstalling WinXP using a new genuine disk and product key. -- d-d
Guest quy nguyen Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP Thank you very much. I will try slipstream.
Guest Patrick Keenan Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote in message news:OXV1W3wyHHA.3848@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Thank you very much. I will try slipstream. Note, however, that if the XP install types don't match, the repair install won't work because the keys won't match either. At that point, you'll may well have a completely unusable system, depending on what the repair install actually changed. HTH -pk
Guest Plato Posted July 21, 2007 Posted July 21, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP quy nguyen wrote: > > I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am Anytime you buy a used PC. The best bet is to wipe the hard drive and then install the OS you want to use totally fresh. -- http://www.bootdisk.com/
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted July 21, 2007 Posted July 21, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP On 20 Jul 2007 19:52:06 -0500, Plato <|@|.|> wrote: > quy nguyen wrote: > > > > I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am > > Anytime you buy a used PC. The best bet is to wipe the hard drive and > then install the OS you want to use totally fresh. PC, the -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted July 21, 2007 Posted July 21, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP quy nguyen wrote: > I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. With second-hand computers, especially if acquired from strangers but perhaps even if acquired from a family member or friend, your wisest course of action would definitely be to format the hard drives and start fresh. You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may have filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because the original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware. > I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much. This means that your installed OS is at a higher service pack level than is the WinXP Pro CD you're using. You'll either need to uninstall SP2 (Control Panel, Add/Remove programs) before attempting the upgrade, or try slipstreaming SP2 into older WinXP installation. For slip-streaming the service pack and subsequent updates to WinXP: How to integrate software updates into your Windows installation source files http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828930 SlipStreaming WinXP http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell
Guest Computerflyer Posted July 22, 2007 Posted July 22, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP On Jul 21, 4:51 am, Ron Martell <ron.mart...@gmail.com> wrote: > "quy nguyen" <qngu...@eretailsoft.com> wrote: > >I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you very much. > > You could create a new Windows XP installation CD that has SP2 > slipstreamed into it and then use that CD to install. > > XP Slipstream:http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asphttp://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.htmlhttp://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49 > > Good luck > > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada > -- > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) > On-Line Help Computer Servicehttp://onlinehelp.bc.ca > > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference > has never been in bed with a mosquito." I am assuming you have a currently unused XP license key that will pass genuine advantage validation. Just to make sure you would not be worse off than you are now, download a keyviewer from the internet. It will report the key that is presently used on your bootleg installation. Now, there is a way to change the key on the installed system. Have you tried that? Search "entering new windows xp key" or similar. The process is roughly: Start -> Run -> enter "%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe / a" (Product Activation Wizard should start.) Select "telephone Microsoft to activate Windows." Do not call them :-) Select "Change Product Key" and enter your legal key from your own genuine windows. Click Update and close the window. It should complain, or not, depending on your key compatibility -- keys are different for corporate, OEM, Home, and Pro versions Reboot If you previously validated this key on another computer, you might then actually have to call microsoft AFTER you do the above, and if your disks are not OEM versions they will give you details to get it right. If your disks are OEM, they will tell you to go buy a retail box. CF
Guest quy nguyen Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Re: genuine windows XP Slipstreaming work well. However, I still not able to install the Windows update. After my computer downs load windows update, It shows the list of all windows update which could not be installed. Thanks "Ron Martell" <ron.martell@gmail.com> wrote in message news:nv02a3pq5u742ucgn1pvi804g8gnp72k4v@4ax.com... > "quy nguyen" <qnguyen@eretailsoft.com> wrote: > >>I bought a used computer, It runs windows XP sp2 but when I am download >>and install windows update from microsoft. It says that the software is >>not genuine. I also have the genuine window XP but the problem is that >>version of my Winodws XP is older version than the version of my computer >>running. I am not able to install the genuine Windows XP without delete >>and format software. Would you please help me how to do it. Thank you >>very much. > > You could create a new Windows XP installation CD that has SP2 > slipstreamed into it and then use that CD to install. > > XP Slipstream: > http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp > http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html > http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49 > > Good luck > > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada > -- > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) > On-Line Help Computer Service > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca > > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference > has never been in bed with a mosquito."
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