windows not genuine after 3 years

[BigJim]

You know you got to hate microsoft, after three years of using xp which is
Dell oem, I get the message today windows not genuine. This cute little star
comes up and all. Well according
to my COA my version is not counterfeit. Now here comes Vista with all it's
new genuine checking shit. Not a chance in hell will I purchase it. BTW I
called Dell to inform them they
are selling pirated copies of xp. I also purchased the machine directly from
Dell so no middle persons involved. Just when you think you are save, along
comes microsoft.

I am not looking for any questions or answers, I am just going to change the
drive out and
go with Linux.

Merry Christmas

 

[keith.manning]

You know you got to hate microsoft, after three years of using xp which is
Dell oem, I get the message today windows not genuine. This cute little
star comes up and all. Well according
to my COA my version is not counterfeit. Now here comes Vista with all
it's new genuine checking shit. Not a chance in hell will I purchase it.
BTW I called Dell to inform them they
are selling pirated copies of xp. I also purchased the machine directly
from Dell so no middle persons involved. Just when you think you are save,
along comes microsoft.

I am not looking for any questions or answers, I am just going to change
the drive out and
go with Linux.

Merry Christmas

Are you sure that it was Dells fault? Maybe Microsofts pirate software
checking sytem just needs a patch and you'll be alright again.

Maybe you should contact Microsoft and talk with them and let them know
you've found a bug. On second thoughts, you're probably better just going
over to Linux afterall.

Keith Manning