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if you running unofficial versions of xp read here
microsoft have developed a scanning process to check it does this on windows updates im told its ok to download the security updates but nothing else like media player ect this is when it scans when aplications are downloaded 
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Wow, thats spamtastic 
*EDIT - oops, no its actually true, how much of a coont do i look now?
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I just assumed it was another of those "it will format your hardisk and email all your contacts a virus" type of post.
Apologies!
*EDIT - oops, no its actually true, how much of a coont do i look now?
*I just assumed it was another of those "it will format your hardisk and email all your contacts a virus" type of post.
Apologies!
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Windows Media Player you can get round easily, Open Media Player 9 and then click on help, then check for player updates. You can do it from Microsoft, and simply say, no do not check the validation.
However, the latest windows update which say's
Get the latest Windows Update software.
We've made improvements to our website. To download the new version of the software and begin using Windows Update, please click Install Now.
this will actually check your CD-Key against all of the known "patched" key's available to microsoft.
The Sp1 and 2 workarounds still work as far as I know, but this latest one will not install.
Now, with regards to people doing a fresh install, then running Windows Update, I do not know yet if this new update get's installed with / after Service Pack 2
However, the latest windows update which say's
Get the latest Windows Update software.
We've made improvements to our website. To download the new version of the software and begin using Windows Update, please click Install Now.
this will actually check your CD-Key against all of the known "patched" key's available to microsoft.
The Sp1 and 2 workarounds still work as far as I know, but this latest one will not install.
Now, with regards to people doing a fresh install, then running Windows Update, I do not know yet if this new update get's installed with / after Service Pack 2
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Originally Posted by * Rudey *
i dont know how to do that 
but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced?
but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced?
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Wow, thats spamtastic
*EDIT - oops, no its actually true, how much of a coont do i look now? *
I just assumed it was another of those "it will format your hardisk and email all your contacts a virus" type of post.
Apologies!
*EDIT - oops, no its actually true, how much of a coont do i look now?
*I just assumed it was another of those "it will format your hardisk and email all your contacts a virus" type of post.
Apologies!
its ok mr negative
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
Originally Posted by * Rudey *
i dont know how to do that but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced?
but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced? cuzon said thiers a patcher programe but at that point he lost me in i.t somewhere so i,ll give you a shout with a link to the programe when i get it
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Originally Posted by DanRSturbo
Originally Posted by * Rudey *
i dont know how to do that but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced?
but im sure whatever key you put in can be traced?
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Rumor has it you can have issues with a genuine copy that's been cloned, but I aren't 100% sure on that. Someone has shown me some small print on the Microsoft site which suggests it's true though.
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they don't do much, just advise you to go and see your "retailer"
Bit pissed off TBH, my mate installed Windows XP Pro on here after he formatted it for me and update won't have it
Not his fault though
Looks like I might have to do another fresh install with XP home and use the key on my PC casing
Bit pissed off TBH, my mate installed Windows XP Pro on here after he formatted it for me and update won't have it
Not his fault though
Looks like I might have to do another fresh install with XP home and use the key on my PC casing
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Or you could just pay up and not have to worry about getting caught
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Originally Posted by Wes RS
Or you could just pay up and not have to worry about getting caught
