how can i get a genuine windows system disc, if i have counterfeit system?
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Simply call Microsoft and say that you have a counterfeit disk and that you are looking to become a legit user. I believe at one point Microsoft was willing to issue out legit copies of the OS (maybe a discounted price) to those who realized their system wasn't genuine. Aka... amnesty. \n\nMicrosoft doesn't want rogue unpatched systems out there hurting their products. That is why they are usually willing to work with you on obtaining a legal copy. It may or may not be free, but I am sure it will be discounted.\n\nOn a side note, you may also want to wait for Vista to come out. Whenever that is...
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nope it will not work  and if you try  that is where ur win vista will come to a end .dont do it\n\n    "The game is changing for counterfeiters. In Windows Vista, they  are making it notably harder and less appealing to use counterfeit software, and we will work to make that a consistent experience with older versions of Windows as well," said a spokesman in a statement.\n\nStill, the company has not fully disclosed their vision for WGA, leaving many questions unanswered. After talking with several trusted sources about Microsoft's plans for Windows Vista, I believe I can shed some light on the reasons why WGA behaves as it does, and why Microsoft will indeed be using antipiracy strategies that continue to monitor one's licensing state long after the initial setup.
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Insert your xp disk, and boot from it by pressing any key upon boot.\n\nGo through all steps that you would normally go through for an install it will tell you it found a copy on windows and ask if you want to continue.\n\nPress R and it should start to repair the copy  on your computer.\n\nThis is the most valid answer to such a vague question.\nThere are many things that can cause this from corrupt system files to incompatible hardware.\n\nDon't take it to that IT person again obviously they don't know jack.
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If the seller is a legitimate business, then you may get somewhere by calling or e-mailing their customer service department.  If you bought the computer from an individual, try dealing with that individual.  You may not get very far in either case.\n\nMicrosoft has a program called the "genuine Windows offer" whereby you can make your copy of Windows XP legitimate.  It may be free, or it may cost $149 for XP Pro, depending upon your circumstances.  You will be required to supply Microsoft with the counterfeit Windows XP CD.  If you did not receive a CD, and Windows XP was pre-installed, then you will be required to fill out what Microsoft calls "a counterfeit report regarding a fraudulent transaction" to qualify.\n\nRead through the various questions and answers at the following web site: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en#Question5Label .\n\nGood luck.
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You could get a keygen, but microsoft is cracking down fairly hard now on people using pirated versions.  They have disabled Windows Update for people who use pirated copies. Just spend the money and go buy you a copy.
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Microsoft change his policy that now they never patched computer who is not genuine. And so they release new patch for it via auto updater. But its not big issue if you dont mind about that. Just use your computer as like before and ignore warning.\n\nOtherwise Buy genuine Windows Copy.\n\nGood luck!!!!!!!
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The software can't do what you want. It will wipe out all content of your disk. The net result is as though you have first received the PC\n\nTo do what you want, you have to have a MS Windows CD
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DVDshrink or cloneDVD
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If XP doesn't work I would try Win98. If you really want 95, look at ebay I am sure you can get a copy for $5 or so.\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/1-DAY-ONLY-Full-Inst-Windows-95-Win-OS-operating-system_W0QQitemZ7233443216QQcategoryZ41883QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Clone DVD works very well.\nI use it.
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If you registered with Microsoft, call their support and they may be able send you copy. Most likely it is out of support so    you may be SOL
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copying is illegal....yeah yeah yeah... but...\n\nmost producers of kiddy disks will replace kids disks for a nominal charge. they often don't even require that you return the broken disk!
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Do a search for "Windows Genuine Advantage crack" (quoting only the first three words).  You can remove a couple of registry keys, a couple of programs, and a couple of DLLs.  Some of those results will go so far as to give you "updated" versions of these files to restore your lost functionality.
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♥ Is your copy of Windows legal? ♥
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I've seen this before on EBay. It's an OEM version (ships with a new computer system), so it just comes in the box. Some companies (IT departments) that get alot of computer systems passing through don't really need all of these "backup" disks laying around, and if they sneak out and appear on the internet, oh well. However, on EBay, to make it legal, they shipped the sofware with a working (or nonworking) junk piece of hardware, like an old memory stick so as not to violate license. However, in this case, who knows if they've already used the cd key to activate something.
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My friend, it is always better if you use versions of windows like Windows 98, 2000 and XP professional. You can easily get them from some computer guy. They always keep a pirated CD of them. Ask them for help and be merry.\nYOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY AT ALL !!!!!!!!!
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If you hadn't formatted I could have been of more help, I have a program that gives you the serial of an installed version of Windows - but you say that the hdd is formatted. \n\nYour options are - obtain an illegal key, or contact microsoft. \n\nDidn't you stick your product code on the box of your pc though? You are required to have your product key sticker stuck to your pc, if you bought the pc without this you restle with the company that sold it to you.