Can't Get Windows Updates Says Unvalidated/Counterfeit Windows XP

[Guest]

All of a sudden I can't get windows xp updates. Any thoughts on how to solve
this problem easily? Thanks


Genuine Windows Validation [ Support ID: 0x8DDD1008 ] To get updates, you
must first validate your Windows software. Validation assures that you are
using an authentic and fully licensed copy of Windows.

This copy of Windows did not pass genuine validation[0x80080208] You may be
a victim of software counterfeiting. The Windows product key installed on
this computer is not genuine. Details The product key is a unique identifier
assigned by Microsoft only to genuine Windows software. If this key is
missing or incorrect, it may indicate the presence of counterfeit software
and your system may be at risk. There are several reasons why a product key
may not be considered genuine. ...(truncated)

 

[Malke]

All of a sudden I can't get windows xp updates. Any thoughts on how to
solve
this problem easily? Thanks

(snip)

Since you apparently know that you do have a legitimate version, see this
information from 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.

Malke

 

[Guest]

Okay I'm frustrated. I know this is my copy I'm looking at the cd key. This
still says not validated. If I use an earlier version of xp do I lose all my
files? Thanks for any help.

 

[Malke]

Okay I'm frustrated. I know this is my copy I'm looking at the cd key.
This still says not validated. If I use an earlier version of xp do I lose
all my
files? Thanks for any help.

Are you the original poster? Did you go through the recommended steps from
Carey Frisch that I posted? If the answer to the second question is "no",
then please do so.

Malke

 

[Guest]

i always see this pop up message saying that my system is in
danger...validate your system now...but when i try to validate my system, it
takes me back to the same page that says refresh my plug in..i have no idea
of what plug in in he talking about...can you help me validate my system?

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Description of the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications application
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=905474
It appears that you could be a victim of software piracy. The copy of Windows installed on
this computer is not considered to be genuine by Microsoft.
The notification will continue to display until your computer is running genuine Microsoft
Windows.


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|i always see this pop up message saying that my system is in
| danger...validate your system now...but when i try to validate my system, it
| takes me back to the same page that says refresh my plug in..i have no idea
| of what plug in in he talking about...can you help me validate my system?
|
|
| > All of a sudden I can't get windows xp updates. Any thoughts on how to solve
| > this problem easily? Thanks
| >
| >
| > Genuine Windows Validation [ Support ID: 0x8DDD1008 ] To get updates, you
| > must first validate your Windows software. Validation assures that you are
| > using an authentic and fully licensed copy of Windows.
| >
| > This copy of Windows did not pass genuine validation[0x80080208] You may be
| > a victim of software counterfeiting. The Windows product key installed on
| > this computer is not genuine. Details The product key is a unique identifier
| > assigned by Microsoft only to genuine Windows software. If this key is
| > missing or incorrect, it may indicate the presence of counterfeit software
| > and your system may be at risk. There are several reasons why a product key
| > may not be considered genuine. ...(truncated)
| >
| >