Guest Paul H Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 The copy of XP Pro is legal. I have the key. But I cannot remember the convoluted procedure to got thru to enter the valid key so Microsoft will acknowledge it and stop complaining. TIA, Paul
Guest PA Bear Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Genuine Windows frustration... Please follow this simple troubleshooting procedure, courtesy of MS MVP Carey Frisch: 1. Download and install the WGA Diagnostic Tool http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062 2. After running the WGA Diagnostic Tool, click on the "Windows" tab and then click on "Copy to Clipboard". 3. Next, visit the following website and create a post in the "WGA Validation Problems" forum and paste the results of the WGA Diagnostic Data in a detailed post: http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/default.aspx?SiteID=25 4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org Paul H wrote: > The copy of XP Pro is legal. I have the key. But I cannot remember the > convoluted procedure to got thru to enter the valid key so Microsoft will > acknowledge it and stop complaining. TIA, Paul
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Genuine Windows frustration... PA Bear wrote: > Please follow this simple troubleshooting procedure, courtesy of MS MVP > Carey Frisch: > > 1. Download and install the WGA Diagnostic Tool > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062 > > 2. After running the WGA Diagnostic Tool, click on the "Windows" tab and > then click on "Copy to Clipboard". > > 3. Next, visit the following website and create a post in the "WGA > Validation Problems" forum and paste the results of the WGA Diagnostic > Data in a detailed post: > http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/default.aspx?SiteID=25 > > 4. A WGA troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend > an appropriate solution. > And why should a paying customer with a legit copy of XP have to jump through these hoops? -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
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