I bought a legal copy of windows, my computer crashes, i gotta reactivate, how many times can this happen before microsoft puts a stop to it?
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I don't think there is a limit.  I've got a computer at work I've had to reimage and reactivate dozens of times and haven't had a problem.
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Where it is not impossible to "reset" the timer it is illegal, you were given a Beta copy of Vista for testing purposes and the testing period is over.  If you are listed as a Microsoft Tester or was given the Beta version from a Microsoft certified "agent" you may be able to request an extension, otherwise the testing period is over and you'll need to either get the latest version, wait for the retail version and purchase it, or keep trying to get an illegal version of the OS.\n\nI have been able to extend the trial period for upto 6 months by doing a complete (and I do mean complete, including erasing all traces from the registry, temp, and system folders) and doing a re-install on a different partition of an existing hard drive that has the date/time settings tweeked to not advance.  However, after you use the operating for more than a day, or as soon as you go online with it, it starts the timer no matter what you do, and after 6 months it doesn't work anymore.  \nSo unless you have a bunch of hard drives sitting around with nothing on them and are willing to do a complete unistall/format/re-install every 3 or 4 months, just wait.
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try this\n\nstart -> run -> cmd (or windowskey+R)\n\nnow type regedit.\n\nTell use the error and we might be able to help.
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It is possible. You will need a CD of Windows or an I386 directory on your computers. \n\nIt is worth pointing out that both your PC and laptop should have some sort of recovery CD or Windows CD. If you are trying to install the same version of Windows on the laptop as the desktop and you use the same licence key, it will not work. Each copy of XP is licenced to an individual computer. Microsoft WILL detect that it is not the same PC that it was originally installed and will not activate your copy of Windows.\n\nCheck out microsoft.com/support and type your question there.
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try to use some tools that can help you to repair windows.. try ashampoo for example it can fix the registry .. and much more functions are provided with ashampoo suite... but it will be better if you can find a replacement disk and repair the system
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sorry , you have to reinstall all of them,unless you made a backup of the registry before the reinstall. \nnext time do a repair of windows, it will fix it and not bother anything else, great feature
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nothing will happen to your computer if you have an illegal windows. it can run for the next 10 yrs and you dont necesarily have to run into any problems. you wont be able to update it but lots of computers are never updated.\n\nand no, m$ cant do anything to ur system.
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It's nothing to do with microsoft, any action you take is against the shop where you purchased it.\n\nDepending on it's age it may have to be sent for testing before you get it exchanged/repaired.\n\nIn the UK if it is under 6 months old it is deemed to be inherently faulty and you can demand a replacement, over 6 months you have to prove the fault existed, if you can't then repair is the only option unless the supplier cannot repair
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depends on your system : are you booting in windows? Whats happening on your system now?  What recovery options did you have on your system HDD/DISK based ?\n\nIf so you could try a recovery on your machine - but beware some systems may crash out and you may have to do a TATTOO/ EXTHS on your system\n\nNeed more info
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You are screwed. You might try to contact microsoft and plead your case, lol, good luck.
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you need to give more information such as...\n\n1. did you get an error when it closed?\n2. what happens just before the error occurs?\n3. does windows freeze?
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I think that you dont have a registered version of windows. If u have then format your PC and reload the OS again. This should work but.... I have never tried this thing.
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Hello Needy:\n\nThe pirated software you have is no good because it requires you to register with Microsoft over the internet. If you dont register, your software will be deactivated with reduced functionality. If you register online, you will be prompted to convert your software into a genuine  copy. It may cost you around $200-$300. Gone are the days when one could use a pirated copy of XP/OFFICE and other Microsoft products.\n\nSorry, you have to BUY the software license.
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Its the new Windows update that we received. If you installed a windows XP platform from a CD that did not come with your computer, then it will  have that check. If you did buy a legit copy and if it did indeed come with your computer, then you need to call Microsoft and receive a genuine key that will be linked to your PC. They first check your computer and do a scan to see if you ever registered your Windows with Microsoft and they match it up to the key that you used to install Windows. If you bought the PC used, its possible that the previous owner screwed you over.\n\nTo fix this problem, you will need to either \na) Do a search for WGATRAY.EXE and WGALOGON.DLL in your C drive and delete them. You might want to make a copy of them and put them in a different folder, just in case, but if you delete them it should go away.\nor \nb) Reinstall windows and next time your windows does an update for the genuine check, omit it or bypass it.\n\nBy the way, if you need more options, just contact me. I have like 20 options to get rid of it.
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DUDE YOU TOO?? I Work for a computer repair company, and this is almost an on going problem. What you need to do, is get a windows activation hack, what this does, is pach the activation, NOW, normally I would not even say this, but if you have a legit serial number, then this is cool. it just makes the system think windows ok'd you.  Its call windows xp activation hack 2.0 you can find it on limewire. GOOD LUCK.
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sounds like you have a virus, try doing a product recovery using a microsoft product recovery disk, but save everything that you want from the computer first as this wipes all programs and files from the computer, you will then need to reinstall everything, it can take up to an hour to do but your computer will run faster and have fewer errors, make sure you have all your software and hardware disks as well.
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I assume that you do not have the install cds?  If not, you can contact Microsoft for replacement cds, but you'll still need the CD key/serial number.  Order a replacement CD by contacting  the Microsoft Order Desk: (800) 360-7561\n\nIf you don't have the cd nor the cd key, then you're stuck buying a new copy.  You can get it cheap(er) here: http://www.softwareoutlet.com  I've order from these guys and it's all good.\n\nHope that helps.