Sound like the WGO (Genuine Windows Offer), and if it is, then it is a
really horrible problem to see, because at the price paid the OP could
have bought an OEM copy, and gotten a true XP install CD.
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#GWinO
Q:What are the details of the genuine Windows offer?
A:To help customers who unknowingly purchased a counterfeit version of
Windows XP, Microsoft has created two genuine Windows offers for those
who qualify:
Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows
XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows.
Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the
counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase.
Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary
offer.
Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for
customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not
running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take
advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to
license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP online for a
price of $99 for Windows XP Home edition or $149 for Windows XP
Professional. The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will
include a new 25-character Product Key and a *Windows* *Product* *Key*
*Update* *tool* that will allow customers to convert their counterfeit
copy to genuine Windows XP electronically. To qualify, customers will be
required to submit an online counterfeit report.
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Peace!
Kurt
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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"
Well, I´ve bought the Electronic License Key Offer. I´ve followed the instructions I got on mail with the 25 digit key, but no good. Guess I have to wait for the cd to arrive in 2-4 weeks......
