Security problem involving WGA

[Bert]

Hi all

A young friend of mine has a XP Professional computer. The copy of XP
installed is shown by WGA to be illegal. I persuaded him to buy a genuine
copy. How should he go about installing the genuine version without losing
his data or re-installing his applications? Does he have to use a repair
install? Please address any replies to the news group. My email address is
false.
Bert

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Assuming your friend has a confirmed non-genuine version of
Windows XP Professional, and purchased a genuine "Full Version",
and not an "Upgrade Version" of Windows XP Professional,
the new Windows Product Update Tool should make the conversion.
For instructions, please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/pkuinstructions.aspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

Enjoy all the benefits of genuine Microsoft software:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.mspx

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| Hi all
|
| A young friend of mine has a XP Professional computer. The copy of XP
| installed is shown by WGA to be illegal. I persuaded him to buy a genuine
| copy. How should he go about installing the genuine version without losing
| his data or re-installing his applications? Does he have to use a repair
| install? Please address any replies to the news group. My email address is
| false.
| Bert