So some reason my computer is telling me that my XP is a hacked version etc etc

I have a genuine copy of xp with product code so dont understand why i have this problem all of a sudden. Is there any way of sorting this with wiping and restarting the whole install thing again

Smudge

 

What is the exact message ?

 

"Your system is at risk as you dont have a genuine version of windows xp"

or words that that effect. I have a blue 5 point cog in my toolbar next to msn icon

Smudge

 

You may be a victim of software counterfeiting. The Windows product key installed on this computer is not genuine.

 

I have that

 

wouldnt mind if it was a cracked version but its not lol

 

 

try this..

*Edited by webteam*

No Cracks or illegal download links in here please!

 

just buy a legit version FFS

 

Johnny - by the sounds of it, it IS a legit copy, not a cracked rip....

 

its not mate else it would not give that massage mate, MS knows all the dodgy codes mate believe me.

if not phone up MS and give them your code and they will give you the fix code, but they don't get it wrong

 

Where are you seeing this message, just visiting random web pages etc.

I would say visit the Microsoft update site, and let that do its validation test, that would be a true test to see if your version has been corrupted somehow, OR is it just "pop up" type thing like all the "your computer may be infected by a virus" etc, as betting it probably more than likely something like that, you got something on your PC, rather than it changing to an unregistered copy

Steve

 

there is a program to remove this, its called patching, havent a clue how it works though.

 

there is a string in the registry you can remove that stops the message coming up. Our XP license is registered to the NHS as it should be seeing as I work for them but half the machines we have rebuilt come up with this error. Microsoft are apprently sorting it out for us. We have been waiting 4 months

When i get to work tomorrow i will dig out the fix for you

Rich

 

MS has forced a update on your machine, it will apear when you are at you login screen if its a proper MS anti dodgy check.

 

we have 1000s for machines at work not on has this message.

 

can 100% guarantee ,my copy is legit, have the XP golf disc, the auth sticker on side of computer etc etc

Will have to ring MS tomoz and ask a few questions

 

Read something the other week regarding this..

Someone has obtained your serial number and Microsoft will have noticed this is being used by more than 1 computter.

If you call them up and give them all your details then they will provide a fix for this,.

 

aye if it legit they will sort it for you

 

Search google for a program called Keyfinder.exe

It uses MS scripts to change the CD Key, all above board providing you use a legit key.

 

Remove the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification which is listed in your Add/Remove programs list.

Cheers

Matt