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You May Be A Victim Of Softwart Counterfeiting...

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  • 29-11-2008 11:55pm
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    1mcampo1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭


    When i turned on my computer, this notice came up at the bottom of my screen and i havn't a scoobi-doo what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated

    This is what my desktop looks like now...
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    #2
    2Scoops
    Registered Users Posts: 1,845 ✭✭✭2Scoops


    Is it a genuine copy of Windows? If so, contact Microsoft; problem solved. If not, buy a genuine copy and reinstall; problem solved.


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    1mcampo1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭1mcampo1


    no, its genuine copy alright, ill do that so,
    thanks


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    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,389 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    1mcampo1 wrote: »
    When i turned on my computer, this notice came up at the bottom of my screen and i havn't a scoobi-doo what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated

    This is what my desktop looks like now...
    58222662cc7.png
    w800.png

    You'll need to change your AVG v7.5 too. It will no longer be supported (No updates) from this Dec.

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    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,493 ✭✭✭✭guil


    its probably a virus i used to always get a notice popin up that looked exactly the same as the security center on xp, it said that there was no av installed, dont click any link that it gives or ya will get more virus


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 82,252 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892130
    If your copy of Windows did not pass the validation check and you believe that you have purchased a genuine copy of Windows, we have resources to help you. When the validation check fails, you receive a message that explains why Windows did not pass the check. You are directed to a customized Web page that has details about what caused the failure and recommendations for how to resolve the problem. This page contains a section with troubleshooting steps. One of these steps will let you check whether you can use the online Product Key Update Tool.

    If a genuine product key was included with your computer, but Windows was incorrectly installed with an invalid product key, the Product Key Update Tool helps convert your computer to a genuine status without having to purchase a new copy of Windows. If you are using the Windows Update Web site, you are returned to that Web site, where you can obtain downloads that do not require validation.

    If the system fails the validation check and you believe that you have received pirated software, we have recommendations to help you. You can visit the Microsoft How to Tell Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=86921&clcid=0x409) to learn how to determine whether your copy of Windows is genuine Microsoft software. If you believe that you received pirated software, you will be able to file a report with Microsoft so we can investigate further. You will also be able to do the following:

    * Check whether you qualify for a complimentary replacement CD from Microsoft.
    * Purchase a genuine copy of Windows from Microsoft online or from your local reseller.
    * Visit the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Support page for more information.

    More Information here: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/default.aspx?displaylang=en

    Run the Genuine Advantage Validation Tool here: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/default.aspx?displaylang=en&PartnerID=4


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