XP validation

[Ken.H]

Hi I have just found my copy of Windows XP Pro yo be a pirated version. Is
it possible to purchase a genuine version and install over the top of
current version I do I have to reformat the drive and start all over
again.?????

TIA

Regards Ken

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You'll have to purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP Pro
and proceed with a "Repair Install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.­com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"Ken.H" wrote:

| Hi I have just found my copy of Windows XP Pro yo be a pirated version. Is
| it possible to purchase a genuine version and install over the top of
| current version I do I have to reformat the drive and start all over
| again.?????
|
| TIA
|
| Regards Ken

 

[JCO]

Can't you just change the Key to the new key (if your getting a new copy)?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No. You must perform a "Repair Install".

 

[Pennywise]

|>No. You must perform a "Repair Install".

Can't you just delete the wpa.cpl, then run msoobe.exe?
--

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

No.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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:

| Can't you just delete the wpa.cpl, then run msoobe.exe?
| --

 

[Guest]

You may change the product key only to avoid hassles. But I would prefer for
a clean reinstall.
To change the product key you may see this
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;328874
Its intended for Volume license but there is nothing difference in doing
that in any other version.
Just you have to avoid the phoning to MS cutomer service as you got the
valid new key already.

 

[Alias]

Or the OP can buy an OEM and do a clean install and save him or herself some
money.

Alias

 

[Greg Ro]

Hi I have just found my copy of Windows XP Pro yo be a pirated version. Is
it possible to purchase a genuine version and install over the top of
current version I do I have to reformat the drive and start all over
again.?????

TIA

Regards Ken

Are you sure it is not a valid version?
If it is a valid version you can talk to Microsoft fix the problem
because it a windows update failure

Just because wga say's it not a valid version does not mean it is not
a valid version.



Greg Ro

 

[NoStop]

begin  trojan.vbs ... On Saturday 20 August 2005 08:11 pm, Ken.H had this
to say in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

Hi I have just found my copy of Windows XP Pro yo be a pirated version. Is
it possible to purchase a genuine version and install over the top of
current version I do I have to reformat the drive and start all over
again.?????

TIA

Regards Ken

And how did you discover this? Was the fact that it was labelled with a
sharpie give you a clue?

 

[kurttrail]

Hi I have just found my copy of Windows XP Pro yo be a pirated
version.

How have you found that out? You do know that Validation is flawed and
has found legit Installs of XP as "pirated?"

Personally, I wouldn't believe MS to tell me the correct time, let alone
whether my OS is pirated.

Is it possible to purchase a genuine version and install
over the top of current version I do I have to reformat the drive and
start all over again.?????

Depends.

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Peace!
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Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
http://microscum.com/mscommunity
"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"

 

[JCO]

I'm going to disagree with you because I had to do this already.
I took my new key and had to enter it into the Update XP KEY.
Then I Stopped the OOBETIMER (instructions where were found somewhere on
the Microsoft site). This causes the Activation dialog to come up allowing
this process to continue.

This whole process took 5- minutes (and it worked)

 

[NobodyMan]

begin  trojan.vbs ... On Saturday 20 August 2005 08:11 pm, Ken.H had this
to say in microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:


And how did you discover this? Was the fact that it was labelled with a
sharpie give you a clue?

That's pretty mean spirited, even if it is funny.

However, there is an alternative scenario that happens far too often.

Perhaps this person had his machine built by a friend who makes
computers (I've done this before for a couple of my buddies). The
friend installs XP on the system with THEIR pirated version, then
hands over the hardware but not the CD containing the OS.

Now how does the recipient know the OS was pirated? Common sense may
tell them this (as they didn't have to pay for the OS), but many folks
still operate under the belief they can place Windows on as many
computers as they want.

 

[Guest]

Hi, I am not sure how to work this, I don't even know how to post this
question but I will try it here... I too have found my Windows XP to be a
priated version. I can no longer get windows updates etc etc... I brough my
computer in months ago for repairs, to a guy that did cheap repairs at an
Internet Cafe and he asked if I would like the Windows XP Office for an extra
$20. I honestly didn't know about these pirated versions... anyway, my
question is, I would like to purchase the Windows Vista Premium, will I need
to validate (and Pay $200.) to Microsoft first, and then purchase the new
Windows Vista for another $200? Also, when changing over will I lose
everything I have on my computer? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Al Pilarcik]

will I need to validate (and Pay
$200.) to Microsoft first, and then purchase the new Windows Vista
for another $200? Also, when changing over will I lose everything I
have on my computer? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

At this time I can't recommend Vista, though the Retail or Upgrade version
of Windows XP may allow a repair to your current installation.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837116196


Windows Genuine Advantage offer:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question6Label

 

[Rock]

Hi, I am not sure how to work this, I don't even know how to post this
question but I will try it here... I too have found my Windows XP to be a
priated version. I can no longer get windows updates etc etc... I brough
my
computer in months ago for repairs, to a guy that did cheap repairs at an
Internet Cafe and he asked if I would like the Windows XP Office for an
extra
$20. I honestly didn't know about these pirated versions... anyway, my
question is, I would like to purchase the Windows Vista Premium, will I
need
to validate (and Pay $200.) to Microsoft first, and then purchase the new
Windows Vista for another $200? Also, when changing over will I lose
everything I have on my computer? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

To use an upgrade version of Vista to upgrade an existing installation of
XP, the XP OS has to be installed, activated and genuine. So you have two
options.

1. Make your copy of XP genuine, installed and activated; then purchase an
upgrade version of Vista and do either an in place upgrade or a custom
install.

2. Purchase a full vision of Vista and do a custom install.

You cannot upgrade a non genuine copy of XP to Vista.

As an aside you should not post a new question a a reply to someone else's
thread. Start a new thread. Also there are Vista newsgroups for Vista
questions. One would be microsoft.public.windows.vista.general