Help, I bought a computer, second hand about three years ago. I have just got a message from Microsoft saying I have to register it. When I tried to register the numbers they are saying they are the wrong numbers. So I can assume the guy I bought the computer off has used the same operating system on other computers. How do I solve this problem and how much will it cost me. Thanks
more than likely its a pirated license key. Is there a sticker on the bottom of it that displays the license number for the Operating System? What Operating System?
I assume its a pirate version. I phoned the guy I bought it off and he dose not want to know. Its XP package. How do I go about getting the computer back up and running as the numbers Microsoft have giving me are all automated I am talking to a recording. How much will it cost me. Am I better off buying a new computer. Any help would be great thanks.
By the looks of it, I would be as well off to purchase a new lap top. I can not see XP for sale for cheap price, if you know any place, please let me know.
you no choice but....Buy a genuine windows XP. You can buy a genuine copy of windows XP direct from Microsoft from here: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/
If you have the budget, just go on with purchasing a new laptop. Otherwise, you can take a look at Ebay for cheap Windows XP copy.
The price of laptops has really fallen in the past year. It may well be better value just to buy a new one. I live in Ireland and several online stores have nice laptops for 399 euro with vista premium. I see on microsofts website vista premium alone is 170 pounds sterling about 190 euro. Also, if you use your laptop mainly for web surfing, you'd be fine with linux for free
You don't need pirate software to get those error ! Allot of people have that problem normally works it if you put in your license code but for u it don't so go to internet and search for a Crack You bought it, and why would you buy it agian ? Greets R
Call microsoft i had the same problem 2 times.. before and yes i wont lie it was pirated software but i had bought the pc from another person. but i call them at microsoft and told them i dont know whats the problem i bought the pc at a yard sale and they gave me a new key to use.. I was scared but i did pay for the pc and anyway thats what i did and have did it 2 times microsoft was very understanding about it..
If the laptop harware is good (use your built-in BIOS diag test) and is testing fine and nothing appears to be visually damaged, I would get an OEM copy. $54.99 at cdsfu.com
Its likely in a recent windows update you downloaded Windows Checker Tool. Microsoft introduced it a while ago and it verifies your copy of windows. Try look in add/remove programs and un-install it. Then make sure you dont re-download it. Thats what i do.
You were damn lucky for getting a positive support from microsoft. I know lots of people in similar situation being forced to buy a new OS. Regards, RightMan