Genuine Windows

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I am pretty sure that I have a legal copy of Windows, but the update says I
don't. I have other Windows XP CDs - can I load them without losing my data?
Or will it format or affect my files (My Docs and Outlook)?
 
google for how to remove WGA tool (windows genuine advantage)
or read numerous posts re problems caused by this download/update
Do not at this stage re load win
 
Go to www.microsoft.com/genuine and revalidate. Reboot your computer after this is done.
Let us know us if this fixes the issue.
Sometimes revalidating and rebooting correctly syncs the Windows library files.

If not try this:

Please click start, then run, then type in "wgatray.exe /b" then press enter.
After that, log off and log back on.

If still no resolution, then:

Please follow this simple troubleshooting procedure:

1. Download and install the MGA Diagnostic Tool:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

2. After running the WGA Diagnostic Tool, click
on the "Validation" 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.


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I am pretty sure that I have a legal copy of Windows, but the update says I
| don't. I have other Windows XP CDs - can I load them without losing my data?
| Or will it format or affect my files (My Docs and Outlook)?
 
I had this same issue. Revalidating did not help, but once I ran
"wgatray.exe /b" and rebooted the message dsappeared. Thanks for the help!
 
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