Microsoft Software counterfeiting

System_1 · February 7, 2008, 11:16pm

Ok, my cousin built my comp from scratch. I knew the OS he used wasnt genuine so I knew not to do the windows system update. But I guess someone who used my comp updated the computer and it didnt pass the Microsoft software check or w/e and now I’m getting this annoying shit on startup that says “I may be a victim of software counterfeiting” and I gotta click some bullshit b4 my computer loads. Is ther a way I can take this off or have it not pop up anymore? Maybe something I need to look for in msconfig to turn off? I dont plan on reformatting just for this. Need some input/help

Pablo_the_Mex · February 7, 2008, 11:18pm

So, you want us to save you from your fuck ups?

System_1 · February 7, 2008, 11:19pm

K, your useless

Pablo_the_Mex · February 7, 2008, 11:21pm

Really? I am not the one asking for help.

System_1 · February 7, 2008, 11:23pm

Well your still useless to me, cuz your not giving me anything I need to know? Why open your mouth when you aint got shit to say?

Pablo_the_Mex · February 7, 2008, 11:27pm

Well, you answered your own question in the first post. You don’t have many options at this point.

tl613 · February 7, 2008, 11:28pm

When that happened to me I just reformatted. There is probably an easier way, but if the OS is still pretty fresh on your comp then it’s not so bad.

FMJaguar · February 7, 2008, 11:41pm

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx#ID0EUKAC

Microsoft has created two genuine Windows offers for those who qualify:

* Complimentary offer: Microsoft will make a complimentary copy of Windows XP available to customers who have been sold counterfeit Windows. Customers will be required to submit a proof of purchase, the counterfeit CD, and a counterfeit report with details of their purchase. Only high-quality counterfeit Windows will qualify for the complimentary offer.
* Electronic License Key Offer: Microsoft will offer an alternative for customers who find out via the WGA validation process that they are not running genuine Windows, but do not qualify for, or choose not to take advantage of, the complimentary offer. These customers will be able to license a Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP directly from Microsoft for a special on-line purchase price. The Windows Genuine Advantage Kit for Windows XP will include a new 25-character Product Key and a Windows Product Key Update tool that will allow customers to convert their counterfeit copy to genuine Windows XP electronically.